New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ VH1) VH1 "Big Morning Buzz" will kick off its next season with multiplatinum recording artist and television personality
Nick Lachey as the new
Spring host when the show returns live from the iconic TRL studios overlooking Times
Square on Monday, March 3 rd at 10AM *.
"We are thrilled to welcome
Nick Lachey as our host of VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live" this coming Spring, said Lee Rolontz , EVP of Original
Music Production and Development, VH1. "Our audience has followed Nick throughout his musical and television career, so we know his charisma and energy are a perfect fit for our network morning show."
"I've had a wonderful, longstanding relationship with VH1 over the course of my music career, and I couldn't be more excited to enter into this new chapter as resident host for 'Big Morning Buzz'," said Nick Lachey. "I love the rush of doing live TV - you never know what will happen next."
In 2013, Lachey reunited with his Grammy-nominated group
98 Degrees to launch their new album "2.0" and the sold-out "Package Tour" with
New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men. Inspired by the birth of his son Camden, Lachey also released a chart-topping lullaby album in partnership with
Fisher Price entitled "A Father's Lullaby." Most recently, Lachey returned to host the fourth season of NBC's highly-rated a capella show "The Sing Off." Lachey currently serves on the Entertainment Council for VH1's Save The
Music Foundation.
Alongside stellar guests that include actors, musicians, politicians, athletes, and writers, Nick will tackle the most buzzed about headlines and hot topics with a signature blend of wit and fun. With unparalleled live performances, no-holds-barred celebrity sit-downs, comedy skits and segments covering film, music, TV, relationships, beauty, cooking and fashion, VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live" is home to all the fun news you crave to start your day and the only morning show that offers a live music performance every day.
VH1 "Big Morning Buzz Live" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz , Keshia Williams , Shane Farley and
Laura Lichstein for VH1. Viewers can access interview clips from the show, behind-the-scenes photos from the set and exclusive extended interviews online at Buzz.VH1.com . Follow @VH1 on Twitter and use hashtag #VH1BUZZ to talk about the show. You can also find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/vh1buzz .
Nick Lachey is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and ICM Partners.
* All times ET/PT.
