Several classic MTV and VH1 shows are getting reboots for Paramount + digital streaming service, ViacomCBS announced Wednesday.
In music, VH1 and MTV franchises Behind the music Yo! MTV Raps and Not connected will get an update on the platform. A new series without a script, From cradle to stage, is also planned for the digital service. Based on the book written by Dave Grohl’s mother Virginia Hanlon Grohl, From Cradle to Stage: Stories of the Moms Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars, The six-episode series is 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 storied and impactful music franchises, including Behind the music and Yo! MTV Raps, for Paramount +, ”said Bruce Gilmer, ViacomCBS’s Director of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events in a statement. “In addition, we will partner with some of the biggest names in the music industry to bring exclusive and unique content to the platform, such as Dave Grohl’s Cradle to Stage based on his mother’s acclaimed book, and there are many more to come. “
The revival of Yo! MTV Raps, which originally ran on MTV from 1988 to 1995, will be in a similar format to the original, featuring hosted segments, live performances and cyphers. The renewal of music documentary series Behind the music, which originally aired on VH1 from 1997 to 2014, is visually getting a new look. MTV Unplugged, first appearing on the network in 1989, it has aired sporadically in recent years with specials and online offers. The new Not connected will also feature performances streamed as specials several times a year.
In the reality TV world, Paramount + will stream recurring franchises as well as new series. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and Traffic rules are back for the service, and a cast reunion from season one The real world return for The Real World Homecoming: New YorkNew non-scripted 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 stars, from which 22 stars have been selected Real world and Traffic rules return to compete for $ 500,000.
The Real World Homecoming: New York premieres on March 4. Air dates for the rest of the aforementioned series have not been announced.