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Years ago, Kelly Rowland said she had the opportunity to do a television show but let it pass so that she could work on her second solo album. Kelly’s since manage to juggle her music and TV projects, so it’s not surprising to hear that she’s finally ready for her own sitcom.

The Hollywood Reporter says that BET has ordered a pilot featuring the Destiny’s Child star:

The singer-actress, who spent a season judging the U.K. version of The X Factor, has been tapped to star in a comedy pilot at BET, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.

 The Bernie Mac Show‘s Warren Hutcherson will executive produce What Would Dylan Do (working title), which will be written and co-executive produced by Julian Breece(BET’s Buppies).

Rowland, whose acting credits include episodes ofAmerican Dreams, The Hughleys and Girlfriends, will star as Dylan, a struggling L.A.-based relationship blogger who lives with her best friend Cherise (Gabrielle DennisThe Game) and wealthy and divorced roommate Brooke (Melanie LiburdStrike Back).

Brandon Scott, who played intern Dr. Ryan Spalding on Grey’s Anatomy, will play Dylan’s neighbor and Cherise’s boyfriend Ryan.

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