Sean “Diddy” Combs new reality series “Starmaker” created with partner Mark Burnet,¬† is sorted of like American Idol but contestants will perform in front of an audience each week as they also strive to sharpen their performance skills, handle photo shoots and deal with paparazzi. The aspiring solo artist will live together as they compete for a record deal for Diddy’s label Bad Boy and the opportunity for a¬† Rodnery Jerkins produced record.¬† The show will be aired on August 16th at 10pm on MTV the trailer below gives you an insight of what to expect.

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