MTV GOES BACK TO "WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS" WITH A RETRO "MTV CRIBS" MARATHON ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 STARTING AT 3:00PM ET/PT

Eight Episode Retro Marathon Includes the Homes of Kim Kardashian, Carmelo Anthony, Destiny's Child, Ashton Kutcher, Maroon 5, Usher, Simon Cowell, Rick Ross and Many More

New York, NY (January 11, 2013) - MTV returns to "where the magic happens" with a four hour marathon of retro "MTV Cribs" on Saturday, January 12 starting at 3:00PM ET/PT featuring some of the most popular celebrity appearances ever from the beloved series. During the eight episode marathon, fans of the show are invited to take an up close and personal look back at the tricked out cars, amazing wardrobes, extravagant and enormous walk-in closets, fridges and game rooms within the walls of the palatial estates that some of the biggest chart-toppers, ballers, and actors have called home over the years.

Throughout the marathon, "MTV Cribs" visits the homes of Destiny's Child, Pete Wentz, Carey Hart, Bam Magera, CC Sabathia, Chris Pontius, Ashton Kutcher, Usher, Rob & Big, Melissa Joan Hart, Kim Kardashian, Rick Ross, Wilmer Valderama, Carmelo Anthony, Kelly Rowland, Maroon 5, Simon Cowell, Cee Lo, Cash Money, Shaun White, Steve-O, Joel Madden, 50 Cent and Emmy Rossum.

"MTV Cribs" is the original home/lifestyle show that gives viewers a personal tour of the hottest celebrities' homes. Past seasons have included home tours with chart-topping artists, a-list athletes. "MTV Cribs made its series debut in September 2000 and ran through 2005. The series led to network spin-offs "Teen Cribs" and "Extreme Cribs"

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