Pauly D's ‘Jersey Shore' Spinoff Set for March 29 Debut

MTV's spinoff series starring Jersey Shore cast member Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio will premiere Thursday, March 29 at 10:30 p.m. following the return of a new season of Punk'd.

The Pauly D Project follows the star's transition from reality show housemate to DJ and recording artist with his Rhode Island friends along for the ride. MTV has ordered 12 episodes of the series from Jersey Shore's SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions.

The previously announced new season of prank series Punk'd will also bow on March. 29 with a new celebrity,  including Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Hayden Panettiere, set to host each episodes. Former host Ashton Kutcher remains attached as an executive producer.