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In This Dystopia, Celebrities Decide Whether We Deserve Human Rights
Usher, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Julianne Hough are slated to host a reality show that will pit activists against each other
In hindsight, this is probably the natural outcome of the current state of affairs. The internet has been on fire since the announcement on September 9 that Usher, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Julianne Hough are set to co-host The Activist, a Global Citizen competition series from CBS set to premiere on October 22. It sounds like a real-life Hunger Games reality show. According to a report on Deadline:
Activists go head-to-head in challenges to promote their causes, with their success measured via online engagement, social metrics, and hosts’ input. The three teams have one ultimate goal: to create impactful movements that amplify their message, drive action, and advance them to the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy. There, they will meet with world leaders in the hope of securing funding and awareness for their causes. The team that receives the largest commitment is celebrated as the overall winner at the finale, which will also feature musical performances by some of the world’s most passionate artists.
