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Tyrese Gibson, left, and Joseph Simmons, better known as Rev Run, pose at The Vineyard Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Oprah Winfrey's OWN network announced Thursday, June 11, 2015, that the pair will star in a prime-time series debuting early next year. It is based on the two friends' book, "Manology", offering a male perspective on love and relationships Image Credit: Arnold Turner/Invision/AP

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network says the Man School is in session, with actor-musician Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run as the professors.

The network announced Thursday that the two men will star in a prime-time series debuting early next year. It’s based on the two friends’ book Manology, offering a male perspective on love and relationships.

OWN says the series will feature a studio audience and celebrity guests in a “no-holds-barred relationship throw down”.

Gibson, a recording artist, is also known for his acting in Fast and Furious and Transformers. Run, the stage name of Joseph Simmons, was a founder of the rap group RUN DMC and now hosts a home renovation series on HGTV.