Ashanti developing 'Idol'-like series

R&B star Ashanti has reportedly signed a deal to create a music reality series based on American Idol.

According to Contact Music, the singer-actress has teamed with Reveille Productions for the reality contest.

Ashanti's manager Tina Douglas confirmed: "It's an unscripted television show that is definitely music related. We'll be revealing more in the coming weeks.

"She has her own record label, called Written Entertainment, and the show is going to revolve around her label... It's going to be really big."

The 'Foolish' singer reportedly split from Nelly last year and has since been linked to rapper The Game.