Earlier this year, it was announced that Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas, of platinum-selling pop/R&B group TLC, was getting her own VH1 reality series.
Now, cameras have begun following the 38-year-old around her native Atlanta.
Chilli previously starred on the UPN reality series 'R U the Girl' with her TLC group member Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins.
As can be expected, a rep for VH1 was mum on details about the new show's theme, but according to a network press release, it will follow the Grammy Award-winning singer as she decides to "take the reigns of her romantic situation and launch an all-out search for the love of her life with the help of Brooklyn-based relationship expert Tionna Smalls."
The show's working title is 'The Chilli Project.'
Chilli, who is also executive producing the series, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that her show would not be like VH1 staples 'Flavor of Love,' 'Real Chance of Love' or 'I Love New York,' where suitors compete to be her main squeeze. She's not looking to have an elimination ceremony for her contenders. Instead, the show will highlight her life as a mom and her solo music career after the limelight.
"'The Chilli Project' is a lifestyle show that touches on dating, but in my way...I would never do it the other way," she said.
Her love coach, Smalls, added, "She is a classy lady. We are gonna find her a classy man. If not, come shoot me. It's not all about the cameras. We're lookin' for a man."
And Chilli trusts Smalls to get it right.
The 'No Scrubs' singer, who previously had a long-term relationship with Usher, added, "she has my laundry list 'cause I do have one, and I don't know anybody. It is all in her hands. I am trusting her."
No details were released at press time about when in 2010 the eight-episode series will premiere.


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By: ADMR on 10/27/2009 4:59PM
Oh the Quest 4 LOVE True Blue...What's Up with Usher - he's Single again.
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By: Intriguin on 10/28/2009 3:04PM
NOPE..USHER CURRENTLY DATING SOMEONE AGAIN SINCE THE SPLIT OF HIS EX-WIFE..SMH!
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By: Kiara on 10/27/2009 6:32PM
It's not good to get with someone on the rebound. Besides Chili and Usher broke up for a reason. As much as I like Chili, I think this show is going to be a bunch of bull. Anyway Chili, make that paper and use this show for much bigger and better things.
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By: Maiya on 10/27/2009 9:02PM
Okay, does she really have to do the reality show now that she's dating "Money" Floyd Mayweather?! Besides, Usher had his turn and he messed up!! Do you, Chilli!!!
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By: Gneiss on 10/31/2009 8:58AM
Usher needs to stay single.
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By: mac on 10/31/2009 6:27PM
i'd see chili in love with me. i've always loved her. i'm just an ordinary man with lots of love, i don't have the the big bank account but i do have a big man account. chili i love you.
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By: samantha on 10/31/2009 10:20PM
Chili still has it goin' on (her body is still smokin'), but it's time for her to move on and grow up. Keep singing and pursue acting projects. I believe she can act, based on the many TLC videos, and I would welcome seeing a movie with Chili in a supportive or leading role.
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By: Comeon on 11/01/2009 1:44AM
Excuse me why would the pole be about chili wifing Usher how old is that pleeze.
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By: Duke of Decatur,Ga. on 11/01/2009 5:00AM
WELL, it's my understanding they had a good relationship but things soured so they parted ways. She dated other men and he dated and married and produced a beautiful child. They will do find but with other people. What i know of boxer, Floyd Mayweather is he's very popular, wealthy and giving...Oh he loves "Vegas", he likes to party and gamble, he generally wins. I wish them well!!!
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By: hasan on 11/01/2009 5:54AM
i think it is time that you really take some forawrd steps and move on with your life...you are a really talented beautiful black women...there is someone for you....love your music...
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