All In The Family: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Heirs Will Join The Mogul When Making The Band Returns

All in the clan!


MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs have reported that the music mogul’s sons -- Christian Combs, Quincy Brown and Justin Combs -- are joining the family member company and have signed on for the rather anticipated return of Making the Band. Creative director and celebrity choreographer LaurieAnn Gibson will also be back with the franchise and join the search to discover the world’s next breakout superstars.


Additionally, a multi-city casting tour will start this month with open auditions in Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte and New York. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, LaurieAnn Gibson, Christian Combs, Quincy Brown and Justin Combs will make appearances while in the tour.


Fans can also experience a chance-of-a-lifetime possibility to audition through the "vocal booths" that will pop up around each city ahead of the open casting auditions. The opening "vocal booth" will appear in Atlanta and distribute hopefuls a music video-style efficiency to approved audition songs. All submissions can be shared across social platforms and used to submit auditions online.


Casting dates and locations include:


• February 28-29: Atlanta, GA


• March 7-8: Houston, TX


• March 14-15: Charlotte, NC


• March 21-22: New York, NY


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LaurieAnn Gibson


An Emmy® nominated director, executive producer, artist and pop culture influencer in her own right, LaurieAnn Gibson is one of the most sought-after professionals in the music, TV and film industries. A classically trained dancer, Gibson studied at the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Corporation, segueing from long-established theater dance to hip-hop. Gibson’s entry into reality TV started in 2005 because the choreographer for MTV’s hit series, Making the Band, where her signature moves were viewed by millions of fans for three seasons. She went on to appear as a judge on MTV's Starmaker, ABC’s Skating with the Stars and later signed on as choreographer and right now a judge for So Think You could Dance. Over the years, Gibson’s expertise in choreography and artist development has influenced today’s biggest pop acts, including Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Michel Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G., Sean “Diddy” Combs, Faith Evans, Missy Elliott, Demi Lovato and more. Gibson is noted because the creative visionary, director and choreographer for the HBO Special of Lady Gaga’s 2010 “The Fame Monster” World Tour, which procured a Creative Emmy® nomination for outstanding directing in 2011. Moreover, Gibson choreographed and directed commercials for iconic brands like Pepsi Google and also an interactive video game titled, “The Hip Hop Dance Experience.”


Christian Combs


Christian Combs, also referred to as ‘King Combs’, is an artist for the digital ages who embodies the swagger and nostalgia of an industry veteran. In 2016, the 21-year-old signed a record deal with Bad Boy Entertainment, the famous label founded by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, and has afterward released his EP “Cyncerely C3,” credited as his most personalized project to date. A stellar performer and also lyricist, the artist has added a couple of high-profile festivals and conferences to his portfolio. He’s performed at Essence Festival, Rolling Loud, Intricate Con, Revolt Music Conference, and most recently the much spoken about 2020 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy efficiency tribute to his father, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Furthermore to creating music, Combs made his style debut while in Milan Style Week in June and September for Dolce & Gabbana’s SS 2018 Menswear, and Sera show. Combs most recently appeared at Paris Style week, for Lanvin’s Fall 2020 Menswear collection. In the past, he has also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and Cavalli campaigns.


Quincy Brown


Quincy Brown, better referred to as ‘Quincy’, is attracting fans and media attention globally, while carrying on his family’s entrepreneurial legacy with a career spanning entertainment, tech, style and music. Quincy first broke into film and television with his roles in Brotherly Love and the independent film Dope, nominated for numerous awards at both Cannes and Sundance Film festivals. A series common on FOX's hit series, STAR by Lee Daniels, his character Derek Jones evolved into a mainstay since its debut in 2016 up until 2019. In 2018, Quincy starred because the lead in his first Netflix film, Holiday Calendar, alongside Kat Graham and is credited with scoring two songs for the movie. Inspired by his musical family member, Quincy has released his own music since 2016 featuring top artists like French Montana and G-Eazy. Using personalized life experiences as musical inspiration, Quincy took it a step further with releasing a narrative track kicking off his music career. Right now signed Caroline by Capitol Records, he keeps it up and continues to diversify and challenge himself musically and is focused on creating a urban international pop sound.


Justin Dior Combs


Justin gained fame in 2012 as a college football star at UCLA where he earned the school’s prestigious ‘UCLA’ Scholarship. He continues the “Combs tradition” as a A&R and marketing star, working closely with Combs Enterprises and Bad Boy Entertainment across all platforms. Combs got an early begin to the entertainment world appearing as an infant alongside his mother, Misa in Notorious B.I.G.’S “Juicy” video. He was also featured with father, Sean “Diddy” Combs, on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 in 2008. Most recently, Combs has appeared on MTV’s Catfish, as visitor host alongside Nev Schulman.