*E! News is confirming that Missy Elliott will serve as the adviser for Pharrell Williams’ team when “The Voice” returns for its ninth season on Sept. 21.
The website also has the above first look at Missy and Pharrell together in rehearsals for the battle rounds.
In previous seasons, Pharrell had recruited Lionel Richie and Alicia Keys as his advisers.
As for the season’s other advisers, Selena Gomez will mentor returning coach Gwen Stefani’s team, Blake Shelton has recruited fellow country crooner Brad Paisley, and Adam Levine will get an assist from John Fogerty.
Also, Rihanna has signed on to be a “key adviser” for all of the contestants, a role previously filled by Taylor Swift and Nate Reuss. “This is one of music’s true supervisors coming on board to influence the lives and careers of the performers,” NBC boss Bob Greenblatt said of Rihanna joining the show.
“The Voice” returns to NBC on Monday, Sept. 21.
In April, Pharrell confirmed on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” that he is working with Missy on her new album.
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