VH1's New Reality Shows Revolve Around Black Hollywood Hair and Love In Hip-Hop

All the major networks started rolling out their new plans for upcoming shows this week at the 2011 Television Critics Association (TCA) winter presentation in Pasadena --- and VH1 has added more reality to their roster.

With 'Beverly Hills Fabulous,' cameras will go behind the scenes of The Elgin Charles Salon -- the only black beauty salon in posh Beverly Hills. Charles, who calls himself 'The Emperor of Hair,' isn't satisfied with his high-profile celebrity clientele. He's on a mission to sell his hair care product line to the masses.

In addition to managing three over-the-top stylists and hitting the best boutiques and restaurants in town, he is also a family man. Former '227' star Jackee Harry is Charles' ex-wife. The couple divorced in 2003, but together are raising their 16 year-old son, Frank, who is also an aspiring football star at Beverly Hills High School.

In addition to launching 'Beverly Hills Fabulous,' VH1 is finally releasing the much-hyped docu-drama 'Love & Hip-Hop,' an eight-part reality show in the same vein as franchise hits 'Basketball Wives' and 'Football Wives.' This time, the significant others of two platinum rap stars and two women trying to make a name for themselves in the male dominated industry share their stories.

Jim Jones' girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin and Fabolous' girlfriend Emily Bustamante are hoping to get their men to follow Jay-Z's lead and 'put a ring on it,' while two aspiring artists, former G-Unit artist Olivia Longott (pictured) and Somaya 'Boss' Reese are on a quest to be taken seriously as entertainers.

'Beverly Hills Fabulous' and 'Love & Hip Hop' both will premiere on VH1 on March 21.

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Affiliation: 'America's Next Top Model' on UPN and The CW
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