Urban Star

Urban Star is a reality music competition series that premiered on August 16, 2012 on BET. The second season premiered on July 10, 2013. The show's third season was officially confirmed on April 16, 2014 for a July 2014 premiere.
== Seasons ==
=== Season 1 (2012) ===
The first season premiered on August 16, 2012 and featured eight contestants. The judging panel consisted of Adam Alexander, Serena, Sheki and Jake Sutherland. Marsha Foxx and Jackson Price served as co-hosts. During the season finale, Khia Cole was crowned the winner over the other finalists, Luke the Great and Melanie Blige.
To date, a majority of the contestants signed record deals, including: Khia Cole, Luke the Great, Melanie Blige, Terrell Jackson and C. West. Trina found success after competing on the third season of The X Factor in 2013, where she ultimately placed in sixth and signed a record deal following the conclusion of the season.
=== Season 2 (2013) ===
The second season premiered on July 10, 2013 and featured ten contestants. The judging panel was revised and consisted of Billie Jones, Sheki and Yonas. Torasha hosted the season. During the season finale, Damselle defeated Robin Varner and Raykeea. The three were all signed to record deals.
In addition to the finalists, other contestants were signed to record deals, including: Kiaya Jones, Estelle and Marcus Brown.
=== Season 3 (2014) ===
The third season was announced on April 16, 2014 and will premiere in July 2014. Billie Jones and Sheki are set to return as judges. Additional judges and the host will be announced at a later date.