U.S. TV network UPN is set to launch a reality series starring Grammy Award-winning singer Missy Elliott and 13 wannabes in search of stardom. “The Road to Fame with Missy Elliott” will premiere Jan. 5 for 10 episodes in which contestants will join Elliott in her tour bus, living and training together while competing for $100,000 and a record deal, Zap2it.com reported Friday. Contestants, selected from singers and rappers between 18 and 29, will be judged weekly by Eliott, producer/artist Teena Marie and other music executives. At the end of the series, Elliott will sign the winner to her label and release a first single. © Copyright 2004 by United Press International

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