Summer 2009 programming highlights include the return of STYLE HER FAMOUS. Also, a father’s day marathon of SCOTT BAIO IS 46…AND PREGNANT. Other marathons during the summer include CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN and STYLE HER FAMOUS

staR!’s Top picks

· STYLE HER FAMOUS with host Jay Manuel returns to Star! (July 12)
· The heiress unveils her latest BFF in the season finale of PARIS HILTON’S MY NEW BFF (Aug. 6)
· Improve your odds in Vegas with special marathons of CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN (July 26, Aug. 9, 16, 23)

STAR! CINEMA

STAR! ATTRACTION – Summer Movies on Star!
Sundays at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
This summer, Star! delivers a collection of summer movies every week as part of the channel’s STAR! ATTRACTION line-up. Included in the list are Death to Smoochy (June 28), America’s Sweethearts (July 5), Swingers* (*9 p.m. ET on July 12), Celebrity (July 19), Stardom (July 26), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (Aug. 2), S1m0ne (Aug. 9), Femme Fatale (Aug. 16), Little Voice (Aug. 23), The Kid Stays in the Picture (Aug. 30), and Paparazzi (Sept. 6).

STAR! SERIES

SCOTT BAIO IS 46…AND PREGNANT – Father’s Day Marathon
Sunday, June 21 beginning at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT

This Father’s Day, Star! delivers six back-to-back hours of parenthood when 80s heartthrob Scott Baio becomes a dad in SCOTT BAIO IS 46…AND PREGNANT. The celebrity reality series focuses on Baio as he copes with the realization of becoming a first-time father at the age of 46 by registering in “Daddy 2 Be” classes.

STYLE HER FAMOUS – Special Marathon
Sunday, July 12 beginning at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT

STYLE HER FAMOUS returns to Star! for a special morning marathon featuring nine episodes airing back-to-back. Jay Manuel (CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL) and his top-notch team of makeover maestros are back to help bring regular women closer to becoming red carpet ready. In each episode, one lucky participant is given a crash course in hair, makeup, clothing, and accessories to give her the look of her favorite celebrity. Viewers witness inspirations drawn from Beyoncé, Scarlett Johansson, Tyra Banks, Hilary Duff, and Katie Holmes in this special marathon.

CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Cycle 3) – Season Finale & Marathon
Sunday, July 12 beginning at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Catch-Up Marathon)
Wednesday, July 15 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (Season Finale)
Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT (Marathon)

Star! gives CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL fans, who may have missed an episode or simply want to relive every model moment, a chance to get caught up in a special Cycle 3 marathon (July 12), featuring all seven episodes back-to-back leading up to the grand finale. And for those who really can’t get enough, the entire season airs back-to-back on July 18, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Hosted by Jay Manuel, CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL provides dramatic twists and turns as hopefuls compete to master essential skills to succeed in the industry.

PARIS HILTON’S MY NEW BFF (Season 2) – Season Finale
Thursday, August 6 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (Simulcast with MuchMusic)
Monday, August 3 beginning at 8 a.m. ET (Special Marathon on Star!)

See which lucky competitor becomes Paris Hilton’s new companion of choice in the Season 2 finale of PARIS HILTON’S MY NEW BFF (Aug. 6). The ultimate bestie (the third for Paris) wins an all access pass into the exciting red carpet life of Paris Hilton, including the hottest exclusive parties, celebrities, and of course…bragging rights. For viewers who may have missed an episode or simply want to catch up on all the BFF shenanigans, Star! presents all nine episodes back-to-back in a special marathon prior to the grand finale August 3 from 8 a.m. ET – 5 p.m. ET. That’s hot!

CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN – Special Marathons
Sunday, July 26 beginning at 11 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET (Marathon 1)
Sunday, August 2 beginning at 11 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET (Marathon 2)
Sunday, August 9 beginning at 11 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET (Marathon 3)
Sunday, August 16 beginning at 11 a.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET (Marathon 4)
Sunday, August 23 beginning at 11 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET (Marathon 5)

Heading to Vegas, Casino Niagara or Rama this summer? Improve your odds by watching Star!, as the channel presents CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN marathons all summer long. In each show, five celebrities team up to play a No Limit Texas Hold ‘em tournament for a charity of their choice. Celebrities laying their bets include Star Jones and Adam Rodriguez (July 26), Rosario Dawson and Mena Suvari (Aug. 2), Neil Patrick Harris and Matthew Perry (Aug. 9), Jesse Metcalfe and Fred Willard (Aug. 16), and Jason Alexander and Catherine O’Hara (Aug. 23). Hosted by Dave Foley.