Becky G to Serve as Judge on MTV’s New Music Competition Series “Becoming A Popstar”

Becky G is helping discover the next popstar…

MTV has teamed with TikTok and Pepsi on Becoming A Popstar, a first-of-its-kind music competition series that showcases artists originally discovered on TikTok, featuring the 25-year-old Mexican American singer/actress as a judge.

Becky GIn addition to Becky G, the show’s other judges include Joe Jonas and Sean Bankhead.

Becoming A Popstar will premiere on Thursday, March 24 on MTV.

Produced by Jesse CollinsCollins Entertainment and VelocityBecoming a Popstar features eight up-and-coming artists originally discovered on TikTok who will showcase their talents to the judges, who are TikTok creators themselves.

One winner will walk away as a popstar with their very own Pepsi commercial set to premiere on television during the upcoming MTV VMAs.

In addition, Pepsi will provide funding and resources to support the winner’s career ambitions. 

Becoming a Popstar will air across five episodes every Thursday at 10 PM ET, beginning March 24.

Each week, contestants will create original themed songs and accompanying one-minute music videos on air, that will first be available on TikTok. With episode themes like ‘The Duets’, contestants will be paired off to create an original song and visual performance.

Contestants will be critiqued by the celebrity judges, with eliminations occurring each week until two final artists are chosen to battle it out in a finale special.

After each episode airs on MTV, fans at home will be able to vote for their favorite artist videos of the week by searching #MTVPopstar on TikTok. Voting opens immediately following the episode and stays open until 48 hours before the next episode premieres. The winning artist each week will score a cash prize from Pepsi on top of the eventual grand prize. Winners of the previous week will be announced during a live pre-show on @MTV on TikTok that will include exclusive content and opportunities for fans to connect and engage with judges and talent.

Becky G is a multi-platinum singer, songwriter, actress, and activist, noted for her contributions to the Latin music world and impact on the Hispanic community.

Jonas and Becky G will also serve as executive producers on the series.

Celeste to Co-Host Velocity’s “Overhaulin'”

Arianny Celeste is overhaulin’ her career…

The 27-year-old half-Mexican American UFC ring girl and model has joined Velocity’s hot-rod series Overhaulin’.

Arianny Celeste

Celeste will serve as co-host for the upcoming second season of the cable network’s unscripted show, which is due to return in the fall.

Celeste joins noted design expert Chip Foose as co-host of the docuseries that goes beyond the garage and explores the human stories and emotional connection between man and machine.

The restoration projects featured on Overhaulin’ range from vehicles owned by returning veterans to those negatively impacted by the economy. Each altered car becomes a life-changing surprise for its unknowing owner.

In addition to Celeste and Foose, the Overhaulin’ team includes Chris Jacobs and Jessi Combs.

Celeste, who hosted the weekly, web-only show called UFC Ultimate Insider, was voted “Ring Girl of the Year” at the MMA Awards.