Grammy award winning singer Janet Jackson has a new reality show scheduled to launch this fall that will showcase the pop star as a mentor while a group of aspiring singers and dancers compete for an undisclosed prize.
According to Variety, the untitled show on 25/7 Productions for MTV will begin filming this summer, as Jackson gets ready to go on tour September 10th. Although details are scarce, executive producer Dave Broome hints at the show searching for the next big star.
"It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake or Usher. And we'll find it from a pool of people who you wouldn't typically find them from," he said. "We'll go to YMCAs, church groups, local community centers and try to cast the show."
Rather than the typical set-up of shows like Diddy's Making The Band series, the program is expected to take place in various street locales instead of soundstages, with a possibility of even occurring during Jackson's world tour.
As previously reported by SOHH, the pop star has also kept busy by preparing her upcoming book based on how she has maintained her weight and looks to provide inspiration to both men and women alike.
Jackson is the latest to join forces with MTV for a reality series. Atlanta rapper T.I. has been tagged along to the network to show how he has been spending his time on house arrest while 50 Cent looks to challenge 16 individuals on business savvy skills. via
