As mentioned in the
E! Entertainment April highlights, the new reality series Candy Girls premieres on E! this
Sunday, 19 April 2009 at 22h30.
Here's more news and a trailer to give a further idea of what we can expect ...
The show's teaser taglineSome call them video girls… some call them video royalty… but when the biggest names in music are looking for Hollywood's hottest eye candy, these are the women they call… The showThey're featured in music videos with the likes of Kanye, Outkast, Will Smith, Jay-Z and Three 6 Mafia, but their "supporting roles" can be deceptive - these women are anything but background players.
To reach the career pinnacle of appearing in "A-list" music videos and gain access to the world of superstars, private jets and exclusive parties, they need to be able to play the game as glamly as they look.
To add more chaos to their competitive world, the stage keeps changing. Now that every aspect of a superstar's life defines their image, the casting process goes far beyond the traditional video set.
Musicians need to live their image and this includes surrounding themselves at all times with the beautiful women who are often featured in their videos. However, like runway models, these women know they need to get in early and make their money fast before time takes away the looks that make them so successful.
To survive in this fleeting and mysterious world, you need to be much more than eye candy … you need to be a "Candy Girl."
Danielle
Candy Girls follows Danielle, who has built her company "Bella" into one of the premiere talent agencies for the music industry's casting needs. Every woman who wants to break into this industry knows Danielle is the best in the business and holds the key to the biggest jobs.
She is armed with two women in her inner circle who help keep her organized and on task: Kysha and April.
Kysha is her best friend and assistant, whose newness to the industry often leads her to getting played by the game. Danielle has taken her under her wing and works overtime to teach her the system, but Kysha's new romantic relationship is starting to affect her performance at work and create problems between her and her boss.
April is a professional celebrity stylist who has hustled her way to the top during her ten years in the industry, styling over 100 music videos for such big names as Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Bow-Wow.
She is a single mother, raising a son she had with model Tyson Beckford and must juggle that role with her successful job in the industry. As the self-proclaimed "token white girl," she is Danielle's eyes and ears when Danielle can't be on set and keeps a close eye on the talent.
The series tracks Danielle's efforts to manage some of the most sought-after women in the industry as they navigate a harsh and highly-competitive landscape.
Featured across the series are:
Brooke - the self-proclaimed diva of the group and the ultimate hustler in the game with a resume that includes names like Kanye, Outkast and 50 Cent. She is sexy and confident, and makes sure everyone knows not to mess with her.
However, she understands exactly how valuable her time and beauty is and will find a way to be sure she is set for the future, possibly by one of the many men who are always chasing her.
Terricka - is a live wire - feisty and outspoken, she is not afraid to let everyone know that she has always been destined for success in this industry. That confidence has gotten her jobs in some of the hottest videos with the likes of Keyshia Cole, Jay Z and Will Smith.
She is also a single mother who will take jobs the other women won't and will often break the rules of the company to secure the money she needs.
Olivia - the daughter of music legend Booker T. Jones and the target of jealousy among the other girls because of her committed boyfriend, MBA classes and rich-girl background.
She has proven that people don't need to be from the hood to know how to hustle in this game, having locked in jobs with superstars like Usher and Nick Cannon.
As the youngest in the group, Olivia also serves as a constant reminder to the other women that life as a Candy Girl has a clock on it.
Blanca - is sweet, innocent and a little bit ditzy. She is new to Los Angeles and the industry, but don't let that first impression fool you. When it comes to her life and career she can be a loose canon, and she and Danielle almost came to blows over a recent "misunderstanding."
For Danielle, between negotiating deals, entertaining famous clients, stomping out fires and doing reconnaissance on her girls, her hectic, non-stop lifestyle has her on the go 24/7.
This year she will be sending her talent to events like the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, Magic Convention, NBA All Star Weekend, album release events and music video shoots for all the major labels.
A trailer
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Please note: this is a trailer for the US premiere which is why the premiere date is different.
E! Entertainment is on DStv, Channel 124