MUMBAI: On 11 July US broadcaster CBS wil kick off its reality show Rock Star. It will see 15 participants trying to become the newe singer for the rock group INXS.As had been reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com Star World has acquired the rights for the show.

Rock guitarist Dave Navarro And Brooke Burke will host the show.

The show is the brainchild of reality TV guru Mark Burnett. It combines the world of rock music with relationship-style unscripted drama, performance competition and a weekly contestant elimination. The last singer standing will become the lead singer of the internationally renowned band INXS and embark on a worldwide concert tour with the band and be part of the group's new album.

The 15 performers will be housed together in a Hollywood Hills home. Each week will feature taped reality segments focussing on the performers' relationships and activities (Monday episodes), along with a performance competition (Tuesday) and weekly results (Wednesday).