Rumors: Axl Rose for reality TV

A report at AllYourTV.com says that a "major music-oriented television channel" has proposed an idea for a reality series revolving around Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose. Sources close to the project indicated that the show would focus on the reclusive singer's efforts to complete and release the long-delayed Guns N' Roses album, Chinese Democracy. The yet-to-be-titled series would follow Rose and the other members of the current Guns lineup through behind-the-scenes rehearsal and studio footage as well as interviews.

The source said, "There is a lot of footage to choose from. Some of it is incredibly personal and revealing about Axl's life."

A deal for the series is reportedly "close, but not signed," with timing said to be a key issue. The series would be geared toward promoting the release of the new album, which still does not have a street date.

Sources at Rose's label, Geffen Records, said that a finished version of Chinese Democracy has been delivered to the company. Rose and the label, however, are still reportedly haggling over money and rights issues.

Neither Rose nor his management have commented on the reality series proposal. Rose recently announced that he and G N' R had signed with powerhouse managers Irving Azoff and Andy Gould, leading to speculation that the arrival of Chinese Democracy was imminent.