Exclusive: A new interpretation of a classic Hollywood Square The game show is headed to VH1. The network has partnered with Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kevin Hart's Hartbeat. Celebrity Square, It's a modern twist on a classic format featuring Black pop culture trivia.
According to VH1, the show will be hosted by actor and comedian DC Young Fly and will “bring together cultural icons for 20 fun, improvisational half-hour episodes,” with celebrity guests including Babyface, Bobby Brown, Tiffany Haddish, Kirk Franklin, Bresha Webb, Luenell and Taye Diggs. Celebrity Square It premieres Tuesday, October 17th at 8pm on VH1.
Celebrity Square Two contestants come together to play tic-tac-toe, winning cash and prizes in the process. The player with the most money at the end of the game advances to a bonus round for a chance to win a $10,000 prize.
“We're thrilled to announce we're partnering with Heartbeat and Jesse Collins Entertainment for this exciting new project,” said Tiffany Lee Williams, EVP, Non-Scripted Programming and Development, BET. “The show is a fresh take on the iconic Hollywood Squares format with a focus on celebrating Black pop culture. DC Young Fly's laugh-out-loud humor will deliver a fun and refreshing viewing experience that we can't wait to share with our audiences.”
“DC Young Fly is an exceptional comedian and we're thrilled to team with him again to lead this project,” said Brian Smiley, chief content officer at Heartbeat. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with BET and Jesse Collins Entertainment as we bring an exciting, fresh twist to this iconic game show format.”
“We're honored to work again with Heartbeat, BET and DC Young Fly,” said Dionne Harmon, president of Jesse Collins Entertainment. “We hope audiences enjoy this series as much as we enjoyed making it.”
Other celebrity guests included Affion Crockett, Alisha Renee, Amanda Seales, Amin Joseph, Ashley Darby, B. Simone, Big Freedia, Bobby Rights, Brandee Evans, Brian Jordan Jr., Karl Anthony Payne, Chico Bean, Christian Keys, Crystal Hayslett, D-Nice, Deon Cole, Desi Banks, Devale Ellis, Earthquake, Eva Marcille and Evelyn Roza. The list of featured artists includes: -da, FrauJay Johnson, Fanny Marco, Jasmine Brown, Jason Lee, Jess Hilarious, Kamilion, K. Michelle, Karrueche Miller, Karrueche, Kel Mitchell, Kendra G, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Kevin Frazier, Kevon Stage, KJ Smith, Kym Whitley, Lance Gross, Lil Duval, Lil Fizz, Loni Love, Malcolm Barrett, Mark Tolman, Marlo Hampton, Moniece, Naim Lynn, NeNe Leakes, Nina Drake, Pretty V, Princess Love, Ray J, Safaree, Saucy Santana, Sky Black, Shay Johnson, Sinqua Walls, Spice, Spice Adams, Sukihana, Tamar Braxton, Tami Roman, Terrance J, Tisha Campbell, Tommy Davidson, Yandi Smith Harris, and Zellswag.
Celebrity Square Executive Producer Heartbeat's Kevin Hart, Brian Smiley, Ty Randolph, Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt Elaine Metaxas of Jesse Collins Entertainment is on board. Niall Evans will serve as showrunner. BET executives include Tiffany Leigh Williams, Angela Aguilera, Mimi Blanchard and Ray Dowell.
DC's Young Fly was recently cast in a feature film from New Line/Spring Hill House PartyHe will next appear in a supporting role in an Amazon film. Candy Cane Lane The film co-stars Eddie Murphy and is due for release at the end of the year. He is repped by Innovative Artists and Fox Rothschild.
