We invited VH1 Top 20 host Jim Shearer to share his observations from VH1′s Best Cruise Ever, which featured more than a dozen bands and sailed from Tampa to Cozumel.
I’m on land again, which means VH1′s second annual Best Cruise Ever is now over. The Script was wonderful (my favorite live show during our four days at sea), I met a bunch of cool people who keep me employed by waking up early every Saturday morning to watch the Top 20 Countdown, I got to eat warm chocolate cake every night for dessert (mmm), and my band even got to play a couple of sets on the boat. I forgot to bring my diary on the cruise, so a pocket cam had to do. Here’s my recap. Enjoy! — Jim Shearer

VH1 will be at Austin City Limits music festival this weekend interviewing some of your favorite bands — and we’re relying on you to help us capture the best moments of the three-day fest — from crowd-surfing singers to mud fights in the crowd.
If you’re lucky enough to be at ACL this year, simply follow @VH1 on Twitter, tweet a photo using #ACLtop20, and you’ll be entered to win a trip on VH1′s Best Cruise Ever, which features non-stop performances by Train, Lifehouse, Colbie Caillat, The Script and more than a dozen others.
And don’t forget to check back on Monday to see The Top 20 Greatest Moments of Austin City Limits.

Hot off the presses! We’ve got some big announcements to share with you guys about the 2010 Do Something Awards, which will be airing on VH1 on Monday, July 19 at 9/8c. Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? Here goes…
NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, LIFEHOUSE AND TRAVIE McCOY FEATURING BRUNO MARS TO ROCK THE STAGE AT THE 2010 VH1 DO SOMETHING AWARDS
Jane Lynch to Host the Live Telecast of The 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards on July 19, 2010 at 9PM EST on VH1,
Honoring Five Nominees for their Commitment to Social Change
NEW YORK, NY (June 28, 2010) — Today, DoSomething.org and VH1 announced that Natasha Bedingfield, Lifehouse and Travie McCoy featuring special guest, Bruno Mars, will perform as part of the star-studded 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards. Hosted by Glee star Jane Lynch, the ceremony will celebrate a new generation of do-ers and world changers by honoring five young people for their commitment to social change. The telecast will broadcast LIVE from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 9PM EST on VH1. The Do Something Awards are sponsored by: The Pepsi Refresh Project®, Clean & Clear® Skincare, Sharpie® and PUR®.
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