GladysKnight.comThe Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, will be sharing her music-biz expertise with contestants on Centric's new original series Apollo Live, which premieres this fall. Gladys will join fellow judges Doug E. Fresh and New Edition/Bell Biv Devoe singer Michael Bivins, who together will use their know-how to guide aspiring stars a little closer to their dreams of breaking into the entertainment industry.
Filmed at New York City's storied Apollo Theater in Harlem, each episode of Apollo Live will give up-and-comers a chance to shine. At the end of each show, the winning contestant will take home a cash prize.
Comedian Tony Rock will host the show, with Jamie Foxx working as an executive producer behind the scenes.
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