Alicia Keys and Will Smith are among those who will be starring in a slew of new YouTube original series.
As reported by Variety, YouTube has announced a series with Will Smith focusing on his fitness journey and a new docuseries following Alicia Keys.
With the working title of Noted, Keys’ series will see her celebrate the 20th anniversary of her hit debut album Songs in A Minor. On top of that, it will also follow her as she records her eighth record.
The four-part series, which is slated to premiere later this year, will include performances from Keys, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
Meanwhile, Smith‘s project, tentatively titled Best Shape of My Life, is a six-part series that will follow him as he challenges himself to improve his fitness.
Set to debut in 2022, it will see Smith work with guests including fellow YouTube creators, professional athletes and scientists.
Smith took to Instagram upon the announcement to reveal that while he loves his body, he wants to “FEEL better”.
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This is the body that carried me through an entire pandemic and countless days grazing thru the pantry,” he wrote.
“I love this body, but I wanna FEEL better. No more midnight muffins…this is it! Imma get in the BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE!!!!! Teaming up with @YouTube to get my health & wellness back on track. Hope it works.”
Keys has yet to comment publicly on the news.
Other YouTube originals in the pipeline reportedly include the third season of Liza on Demand starring Liza Koshy, and a new docuseries called Ice Cold.
According to Variety, Ice Cold will explore how hip-hop jewellery relates to racial inequality and the American dream.
Set to premiere next month is Recipe for Change, which will feature Asian American storytellers and bring together celebrities, activists and chefs to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander culture.
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Check out Will Smith’s post on his upcoming YouTube original series:
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