VH1 CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE REACH OF ITS #1 RATED "LOVE & HIP HOP" FRANCHISE BY GREENLIGHTING A BRAND NEW SERIES AND RETURNING AN AUDIENCE FAVORITE FOR A SECOND SEASON

Stevie J and Joseline head to Hollywood to Pursue their Dreams of Superstardom in The Untitled "Stevie & Joseline" Spin-off Series

K.Michelle's "Rebellious Soul" Returns to VH1 for Second Season of "K.Michelle: My Life"

NEW YORK, August 27, 2015 -- VH1's industry-leading "Love & Hip Hop" franchise continues to help define pop culture today.

"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta," cable's #1 reality show this summer, generated equally impressive numbers last week for the first part of the two-part reunion special, ranking as #1 telecast of the night among adults and women. The second part of the reunion airs Monday, August 31 at 8 PM ET/PT.

And now the TV juggernaut is launching two additional series - a new season of "K.Michelle: My Life," starring a breakout member of the franchise's Atlanta series and an untitled brand new series featuring Stevie J and Joseline, the provocative couple from "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta."

"In a summer where the film 'Straight Outta Compton' went straight to #1, Taylor Swift's collaboration with Kendrick Lamar topped the Billboard charts and our own "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" ranked as the #1 reality show on cable, hip hop's dominance of pop culture was confirmed yet again," said Susan Levison, EVP of Original Programming and Production, VH1. "We're excited to fuel our audience's continued fascination with all things hip hop by extending the storylines of some of their favorite "Love & Hip Hop" cast members."

"K.Michelle: My Life" Premiering Winter 2016

VH1 has picked up a second season of "K.Michelle: My Life" with best-selling recording artist and "Love & Hip Hop" alum K.Michelle. After moving to Los Angeles, K.Michelle is determined to succeed by finding new inspiration and revolutionizing her sound, as she continues to propel herself into superstardom. With renewed energy, she refuses to be restrained by genre of music or her past relationships.

VH1's "K.Michelle: My Life" was the #3 new cable reality series among Women 18-49 this past year (VH1's "Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood" and VH1's "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta: The Afterparty LIVE" take the number one and two spots, respectively.) New episodes of "K.Michelle: My Life" return this winter.

The Untitled "Stevie & Joseline" Spin-off Series Premiering Winter 2016

Picking up after "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," Stevie J and Joseline head to Los Angeles in VH1's new untitled half-hour spin-off series. Premiering this winter, these eight episodes will follow the couple as they hit the west coast and set their sights on the Hollywood big screen. While continuing to work on their respective careers, Joseline tries to bond with Stevie's five children and Stevie J heads back to the studio and reconnects with old friends in the music industry. With these two, relationship highs and lows are par for the course, but with a few laughs and a lot of love, Stevie J and Joseline consistently prove that they can overcome any obstacle. Catch this dynamic couple taking over a new city this winter.

"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie R. Gayle for Monami Entertainment. Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, David DiGangi, Lashan Browning and Donna Edge-Rachell serve as executive producers for Eastern. Susan Levison, Nina L. Diaz, Ken Martinez and Vivian Gomez are executive producers for VH1.

"K.Michelle: My Life" is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie R. Gayle for Monami Entertainment. Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, Carmen Mitcho and Chad Gruelach serve as executive producers for Eastern. K.Michelle also serves as an executive producer. Susan Levison, Nina L. Diaz, Ken Martinez and Daniel Rogge are executive producers for VH1.

"Stevie & Joseline" is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie R. Gayle for Monami Entertainment. Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, Carmen Mitcho and Lashan Browning serve as executive producers for Eastern. Susan Levison, Nina L. Diaz, Ken Martinez and Vivian Gomez are executive producers for VH1.

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