‘Behind The Music’ Returning in July on Paramount+, Trailer Released

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

June 25th, 2021 1:04 PM

Behind The Music is back and dropped the trailer for its diverse reboot on Paramount+.

The series kicks off on the streaming service on July 29 with two episodes chronicling the lives and careers of Ricky Martin and LL Cool J, with new episodes premiering every Thursday. The first half of this season will also feature episodes on Huey Lewis (August 5), Busta Rhymes (August 12), Duran Duran (August 19), New Kids on the Block (August 26), Bret Michaels (September 2) and Fat Joe (September 9.)

Paramount+ noted in a press release, “The second half of the season will feature the previously announced Jennifer Lopez episode, as well as other superstar names to be released at a later date.”

Paramount+ added that a selection of episodes from the original VH1 run of Behind the Music is set to be remastered and updated with new artist interviews. So far, there has been no confirmation when these episodes will be available and which episodes will be updated.

Paramount+: TV Series and Films Announced for the Streaming Service

• ‘Frasier’ Revival

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  The long-rumored reboot of 'Frasier' officially has a home at Paramount+. The premise of the reboot is not currently, but it will undoubtedly address the passing of Martin Crane since John Mahoney, the actor who played Frasier's father for the entire series run, died in 2018.

• ‘Younger’

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  The long-running TV Land original series will be moving to Paramount+ for its seventh and final season. A premiere date is not currently known. Paramount+ also has the streaming rights to the previous six season of 'Younger.'

• ‘Inside Amy Schumer’ Reboot

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  The Emmy Award-winning Comedy Central series will get a reboot at Paramount+ in the form of five specials. The show's original run on Comedy Central lasted for four seasons from 2013-2016.
• Live Action Versions of ‘Dora the Explorer’ and ‘The Fairly OddParents’

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  Popular Nickelodeon animated shows 'Dora the Explorer' and 'The Fairly OddParents' will be getting live action reboots providing some much needed children's content for Paramount+.

• ‘HALO’ Live-Action Series

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  The 'HALO' series has been in the works since 2014 and is leaving Showtime for Paramount+. It's expected to premiere in 2022.

• ‘Mayor of Kingstown’

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  Jeremy Renner will star in the new prison series 'Mayor of Kingstown.' Per 'The Hollywood Reporter,' "'Mayor of Kingstown' follows the McLusky family — power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. Renner will play the head of the McClusky family."
• ‘Rugrats’ Reboot

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  The iconic Nickelodeon animated series will be rebooted in a CG-animation style. The series is set to premiere this year.

• A bunch of TV reboots of hit films

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  Paramount is looking to it's extensive film library for inspiration for new content for Paramount+. Among the films getting TV series reboots are 'Flashdance,' 'Love Story,' 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Parallax View' and 'The Italian Job.'

• ‘Reno 911!’ Special

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  After being rebooted on the now-defunct streaming service Quibi, 'Reno 911!' will return again for a one-off special titled 'Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon.'
• ‘Workaholics’ film reboot

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  The hit Comedy Central show will be getting a film reboot on Paramount+. The release date is not yet known. 'Workaholics' originally ran on Comedy Central for seven season from 2011-2017.

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

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