TeenNick Chairman Nick Cannon debuts as a director with School Gyrls, a new musical comedy penned by the developing director on February 21 at 7pm EST.

“School Gyrls introduces the multi-talented Mandy Rain, Jacque and Monica to the teen audience,” says Cannon.  ”The girls are triple threats — each with their own amazing individual personalities – and Nickelodeon viewers will get an inside look at their road to fame in this movie.”

The trio is comprised of Mandy Rain, Jacquelyn Rae Pyles and Monica Parale. The TV movie will also feature guest appearances by multiple TV and music celebrities.

According to the press release, this is Cannon’s second project for Nickelodeon and comes on the heels of the TeenNick HALO Awards, an hour-long special which recognized teens making an impact in the world.

“Nick Cannon’s creative vision as Chairman of TeenNick has come to life, first with the TeenNick HALO Awards and now with his directorial debut,” said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon.  ”School Gyrls really showcases Nick’s knowledge of the teen demo with his discovery of these three…gifted girls.”

The School Gyrls