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Shaquille O’Neal, Ken Jeong team for reality TV comedy pilot

LOS ANGELES — Shaquille O’Neal and Ken Jeong are trying out as comedy teammates.

TBS said it has ordered a reality series pilot that will test the pair’s ability to take on odd jobs.

The pilot, with the working title “Unqualifie­d,” could be the basis for a series.

The concept: O’Neal and Jeong try to master jobs including mall rent-a-cop, substitute schoolteac­her and train conductor.

TBS said basketball great and sports commentato­r O’Neal and doctor-turnedacto­r Jeong showed their chemistry when they appeared on the series “Drop The Mic.” In a joint statement, O’Neal and Jeon said they are “built to hustle.”

Ludacris, Migos to perform at pre-Super Bowl concert

NEW YORK — Ludacris, Migos and Lil Jon will represent Atlanta and hip-hop culture when they perform at the EA SPORTS BOWL days before the Super Bowl next year.

Electronic Arts Inc. and OnLocation Experience­s announced Monday that Lil Yachty, Metro Boomin and Lil Baby will also hit the stage at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Jan. 31, 2019, for the concert celebratin­g rappers from Atlanta. Super Bowl 53 will take place Feb. 3 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Ludacris, a Grammy winner and successful actor, will perform alongside special guests. More performers who are from Atlanta will be announced at a later date.

The EA SPORTS BOWL is part of the three-day Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, which runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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