Nelly In Talks To Star In His Own Vegas Variety Show

Rapper Nelly is in talks to star in a weekly variety show that would feature his performance and other exploits in Las Vegas.

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The weekly show entitled "Nelly's Night in Vegas" is being created by "The Daily Show" co-creator Madeleine Smithberg and 25/7's Dave Broome, Variety reports.

The show will feature performances and guest appearances, as well as a house band and a side kick for the hip-hop star and occasional actor. It is still being marketed to interested networks.

Nelly told Variety, "I was thinking about what was missing on TV, and when this idea came about, it made sense for me."

"We do have talk shows, but no one's speaking from the pop culture perspective. Let's get a little more pop, a little more edge, a little bit younger, and not look like you're sitting in the principal's office. As a performer, that's the type of show you look forward to going on."

Nelly isn't the only one dabbling into the variety show genre. Singer John Mayer is also in talks to appear in his own CBS show, while the royal rock family the Osbournes will premiere a new show in Fox.