The N in Development Deal with Rapper/Actor Ludacris

NEW YORK, November 1: The
N, MTV Networks’ nighttime network for teens, has inked a development deal with
actor and platinum-selling recording artist/composer/producer Chris
"Ludacris" Bridges.

Bridges’
first television project will be entitled Halls of Fame, for which he will serve as executive producer and
will write and perform original music for each episode. He will also guest star
in a recurring on-camera roll. At the center of the series are two sisters;
21-year-old singing phenomena Starla and 15- year-old aspiring fashion designer
Taylor.

"We're
thrilled to have this multi-talented artist bring his edge and creativity to
such an exciting project," said Essie Chambers, the VP of development at
The N. "Teens love and respect Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, and we're honored
that he has chosen The N as his first broadcast network partner."

"The
N has long been at the forefront of television programming for the teen
audience,” said Bridges. “Their shows are insightful and smart and I'm happy to
be joining with the network to create good programming for my teenaged fans. Halls
of Fame promises to be a realistic
journey into how young people can get started in the entertainment business.
It's about working hard and being dedicated toward your goals and will
hopefully help to empower more kids into believing that they too can realize
their dreams. Whether it's music, fashion, dancing or acting—everyone has
to start somewhere. Hopefully this program will show teens one way to go about
it as well as the realistic obstacles they'll come up against. And there's no
better place than The N for this show!"