Janet Develops New Reality Show For MTV
Pop icon Janet Jackson is getting into the reality TV business, developing a music competition with 25/7 Productions for MTV. The as yet untitled project, which has already started casting, will feature Janet as she mentors a group of aspiring singers and dancers. The project will be shot in the coming months as the singer prepares for her world tour, which launches on Sept. 10th. “It’s really about finding who’s the next Janet Jackson, Chris Brown or Usher,” said executive producer Dave Broome. “And we’ll find it from a pool of people who you wouldn’t typically find it from. We’ll go to YMCAs, church groups, local community centers and try to cast the show.” The series will also take place in various street locales, rather than on a studio soundstage. Producers are still ironing out the prize - but it could potentially relate to Jackson’s tour.
The deal also reps the latest chapter in the recent turbulent relationship between the channel and Miss Jackson. MTV produced the infamous Super Bowl halftime show that featured Janet’s “wardrobe malfunction.” After that, fans accused MTV of blackballing the singer from the channel. But Jackson has been seen more often on MTV lately, having appeared on TRL to promote her latest CD in February. She also starred in a series of shorts spoofing MTV series like “The Real World” as part of MTV’s “52 Artists/52 Weeks Total MTV Takeover.” Broome’s credits include “The Biggest Loser,” “The Radio Music Awards” and NBC’s Tsunami benefit. Gil Duldulao (Janet’s choreographer) and Jackson are behind the show’s concept; Jackson, Duldulao, Broome, Kenneth Crear and Johnny Wright are all listed as executive producers.
Onyx said,
Go Janet!!! Keep doing your thing. Negativity& Negative people fall back.
English Babe said,
Janet Jackson on a reality show???
Gosh, i really miss the days when artists were seen as untouchable! Reality shows just takes away the whole mystery regarding stars.
However, I hope this works for JJ as I love her and really want her to catch a break again.
Liyah said,
I’d rather see her do a reality show with Janet doing something like with Nutrition and Training.
Kanyade said,
How much of ‘this type’ of stuff has Janet done during her career? Not much at all. This is like a new arena for her, so I wish her well. I wonder if she’ll move on to becoming the spokesperson for products as so many of our artists have done. I wonder if she’ll come up with her own products and diversify that way?
English Babe said,
i just read this again and realised that this is an effort for her relationship with MTV.
Well im all for Janet anyway as she is a real star and has been entertaining us in this industry for years.
I agree with Liyah as i would like to know what she does to get that body.
Chey said,
You go girl.
Rob said,
We already have so many singing and dance competitions on TV already. Do you think this will stand out from the crowd?
Nef Chocolatepeach said,
@Onyx
Lol!@ “Fall Back!” You’re letting them know upfront huh? That’s right…fall back or we will be coming at you!
I’m looking forward to the show. If I get to watch a Foxy Brown AND Janet Jackson reality show I will be on Diva overload!
Andre Le Dale said,
Do it Janet make though’s Millions.
TOMMY said,
WOW!!!!!!!! WHO EVER WINS COULD BE DANCING IN THE “ROCK WITHU WORLD TOUR”????? IMMA TRY MAKE UP ME A DANCE SO I CAN GO AUDITION, CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE THERE AUDITIONING JUST TO BE IN FRONT OF THE “LEGENDARY & ICON MIZZ JANET JACKSON”????? GO HEAD JANET JACKSON SHE IS PROBABLY WORTH ABOUTR 300 MILLION NOW AFTER THE SHE GOT THE DEAL WITH LIVENATION LIKE MADONNA, AND NOW THIS TV SHOW?? I AIN’T MAD AT YOU DAMITA JO!!!
Liyah said,
She’s so cute
Jazzybelle said,
*sigh* another reality show…..
Nwanna said,
I was a lil skeptical about a reality show, but i’m glad it’s not like a dating show or any of those other stupid reality shows. She’s probably just gonna make a few appearances, i don’t see her sitting there with them everyday when she has a tour to get ready for. I’m excited, even though i don’t dance or sing, it’s always nice to see Jan on TV.
Mz. Juicy Juice said,
@ jazzybelle
man i am right with you on that sigh.
when are we gon’ get something else to “watch”.
but then again…..
Janet Jackson is mad cool. i hope she focusing on that tour more than anything though. i’m out ya’ll.
SEAN2008 said,
THIS SHOW IS FOR HER UPCOMING WORLD TOUR. ITS ABOUT WHOEVER WINS WILL DANCE WITH HER AND HER DANCERS ON THE TOUR. SO DONT GET IT TWISTED WITH OTHER LAME REALITY SHOWS. JANET IS NOT AND WILL NEVER TAKE THAT ROUTE. MTV IS GONNA BE SO CLOSE TO THIS UPCOMING WORLD TOUR AS THEY DID IN THE PAST. THEY HAD SO MANY STUFF FOR JANET WHEN SHE IS ON TOUR. SUCH AS
JANET WEEKEND
JANET CONTEST
JANET WEEK
JANET CONCERT SPECIALS
BEHIND THE SCENCE OF JANET CONCERTS AND MORE.
SHE IS MTV FIRST ICON SO THIS SHOW IS REALLY ABOUT THE UPCOMING WORLD TOUR ITS GONNA LEAD UP TO THAT.
ONCE AGAIN ITS NO I LOVE NEW YORK FLAVOR OF LOVE TYPE BULLSHIT.LOL.
SEAN2008 said,
AND WHY WOULD IT BE A DATING SHOW KNOWING SHE IS WITH JD.LOL.
Nefertari Chocolatepeach said,
I feel like a hypocrite because I have been complaining about Reality TV and saying I hate it–but then I hear of a show with Janet and one with Foxy and I’m excited. It will beat the heck out of looking at Flavor Flave’s face on TV.
Smooth Criminal said,
I`m always rooting for Janet as I am The Jacksons in general. Hopefully she`ll have success and keep her head up because she`ll definitely have her share of detractors. Janet is a beautiful Brown Sista and she has without a doubt left a mark in the recording industry. Hopefully she`ll never let the naysayers break her and she keeps moving forward…
“Another Part Of Me” by MJ
We`re takin` over
We have the truth
This is the mission
To see it through
Don`t point your finger
Not dangerous
This is our planet
You`re one of us
We`re sending out
A major love
And this is our
Message to you
(Message to you)
The planets are linin` up
We`re bringing brighter days
They`re all in line
Waitin` for you
Can`t you see…..?
You`re just another part of me..
Charden said,
I am not feeling this “cheapality” route for Janets career. It does nothing but cheapen your entire legacy. Janet needs to do some modeling and endorsements for high end products. I mean this idea sounds bad from the ground. How far will it go before it loses steam? Another thing she should concentrate on is reworking that cd and using her own money to promote it. This will only make her look more desperate.
SEAN2008 said,
CHARDEN DID U READ WHAT I POSTED? NAW I DONT THINK YOU DID. THIS SHOW IS LOOKIN FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL JOIN JANET ON HER UPCOMING TOUR ITS ALL ABOUT HER UPCOMING WORLD TOUR. AND IT WILL DISCUSS THE FALL OUT BETWEEN HER N MTV N OTHER STUFF. SO ITS NOT GONNA MAKE HER LOOK DESPERATE CUZ IF U WATCHED MTV FOR YEARS U WOULD KNOW THEY DID ALL KINDA THINGS FOR JANET.