Oxygen, the cable Network in part owned and developed by Oprah Winfrey has announced that they are  developing a new reality TV show for Russell Simmons?  If you’re wondering why a network almost exclusively devoted to programming geared toward women would choose to document the life of notorioius womanizing male power fiend you’d be asking a valid question.  The series is said to be focusing not on the mogul but rather the women in his professional life.  “The Russell Simmons Project” as it is called will document the female assistants who “manage his business deals… family life, party planning and love life.”

“Russell Simmons is a fascinating man and seeing his world through the eyes of his dream team comprised of strong, passionate women provides a unique experience for our viewers,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, senior vp, programming for Oxygen. “We’re excited to team up with Russell on this project and shine the spotlight on his core group that are living the dream alongside him.”

I think this is going to be a very successful show and I am actually looking forward to actually checking it out.  If you know Russell well you’d know its the people behind the scenes that make him so successful and such an intriguing figure.

“Throughout my career I have surrounded myself with people smarter than me,” Simmons said. “This show will let them shine and provide insight into how we build our empire from the inside out.”

Not to mention, I’m sure given his history there will be plenty of eye candy.  The show will likely give viewers an insiders look into just what goes on in the life of one of Hip Hop’s most iconic figures.  If you’re an aspiring artist or executive this might not be a show you could afford to miss.

Via: Billboard