MTV "Becoming" Real

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Mar 31, 2001 Source: Reuters Variety/Reuters Submitted By: Michelle By Melissa Grego HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - MTV has commissioned the fan reality series ``Becoming,'' to debut during the cable network's branded ``10 Spot'' in May. In each episode, a fan gets the ultimate star treatment and a chance at ``becoming'' their idol as they star in a reshoot of a classic video by their favorite artist. The Backstreet Boys and Destiny's Child are among the artists to be emulated during the project. The first four episodes of the half-hour series will premiere May 14-17. The other six in the 10-episode order will debut on a weekly basis. Meanwhile, MTV's sister network VH1 is rolling out its dream-chasing reality series for the 10 p.m. hour, ``Bands on the Run,'' on April 1. The VH1 series follows four unsigned rock bands -- Flickerstick, Soulcracker, Harlow and Josh Dodes -- as they compete on the road for a lucrative music industry prize. Fifteen episodes of ``Bands on the Run'' are scheduled to air. During the run, the competing musical groups are given their own customized van in which they travel to a new city each week. The band that makes the most money in ticket and merchandise sales by the end of the journey and proves itself musically wins. The catch: After the fifth concert, one band will be eliminated, and after the 11th, another goes, leaving two to duke it out until the end. Reuters/Variety REUTERS Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: smashing top seo 9ZaZBv I appreciate you sharing this article post.Really thank you! Really Cool. Submitted by: take a look at it! lAaE3h Really informative blog article.Really thank you! Keep writing. Submitted by: best link build XV6WLL Thanks a lot for the post.Really thank you! Much obliged. Submitted by: online business zRYU1c Really informative article. Great. Submitted by: the best seo service SA5BLh Major thankies for the article.Much thanks again. Awesome. Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet Tweaks Summer Itinerary Prev Item: Teen Scene E-Awards!