Get ready to set your DVR. Late night-television just became a lot more interesting, as VH1 is set to premiere a new weekly series with author, educator, and television commentator Marc Lamont Hill as it’s host. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show is called VH1 Live, and will “deliver a pop culture spin on entertainment news and gossip.” This move to VH1 keeps Hill in the Viacom family as he also served as a host for BET News.
Chances are that you already know and have seen Hill offer his strong opinions and breakdown of relevant news and topics on CNN or MSNBC. Well, this late-night offering will give the same recipe of Hill’s smart and street-savvy opinions but, also throws in special guests to keep the conversation flowing.
You may even have the chance to share your voice or opinion on the show as it’s reported that social media and the studio audience are to also play a role in keeping topics fresh.
The series adds itself to the new line up of shows premiering this year since the new president of VH1, Chris McCarthy steps into the role. Including Hill’s new series, you can also look forward to Amber Rose’s new talk show executive produced by Dr. Phil, a series starring Vanessa Williams which details Star Jones’ saga at The View, as well as The Breaks, which was ordered as a series following it’s momentous movie premiere early this year.
The talk show will premiere Sunday, July 17th at 10 P.M. on VH1.
What special guests would you like to see on Hill’s new series? Comment your picks down below.
