Several classic MTV and VH1 shows are being restarted for the Paramount + digital streaming service, ViacomCBS announced on Wednesday.
On the musical front, VH1 and MTV franchises Behind the music, Yo! MTV Raps and Disconnected you will get an update on the platform. A new improvised series, From the cradle to the stage, is also programmed for the digital service. Based on the book written by Dave Grohl’s mother, Virginia Hanlon Grohl, From the cradle to the stage: stories of the mothers who rocked and created rock stars, the six-episode series will be co-hosted by the mother and son team, with the Foo Fighters frontman also serving as director.
“We are excited to reinvent some of our most historic and impactful music franchises, including Behind the music and Yo! MTV Raps, for Paramount +, ”said Bruce Gilmer, president of Music, Musical Talent, Programming and Events at ViacomCBS, in a statement. “In addition, we will partner with some of the biggest names in the music industry to bring exclusive and exclusive content to the platform, such as Dave Grohl’s Cradle to Stage based on his mother’s critically acclaimed book, and many more to come. “
The rebirth of Yo! MTV Raps, which originally ran on MTV from 1988 to 1995, will have a format similar to the original, with hosted segments, live performances and encodings taking place. The redesign of the musical documentary series Behind the music, which originally aired on VH1 from 1997 to 2014, will have a new look. MTV Unplugged, which first hit the network in 1989, has aired sporadically in recent years, with special offers and online. The new Disconnected it will also feature presentations that will be broadcast as special several times a year.
In the realm of reality shows, Paramount + will broadcast the returning franchises and new series. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and Traffic rules are back in service, and a cast meeting from the first season of The real world go back to The Real World Homecoming: New York. New improvised reality shows include Queen of the Universe, a singing competition show where drag queens compete for the title and $ 100,000, and The challenge: all the stars, where 22 stars were selected Real world and Traffic rules come back to compete for $ 500,000.
The Real World Homecoming: New York opens on March 4. The airing dates for the rest of the series mentioned have not been announced.