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MTV officially picked up “Making the Band” for a third season, the network announced.The new season will feature the group Sean “P.Diddy” Combs put together, Da Band.The show will feature the group living in Combs’ luxury apartment on New York City’s Upper East side.The show started taping in Atlanta in November. Da Bands debut album, Too Hot For TV, has moved 460,385 units to date.”Viewers have been enjoying watching the behind-the-scenes machinations of P.Diddy doing what he does best, as well as seeing the band struggle to become a cohesive unit,” said MTV’s Carol Eng, Senior Vice President of Original Programming. “We anticipate another compelling season as we find out what P.Diddy has in-store for the group living and working under his wing.”In related news, group member Dylan John is facing jail time, after missing several meetings with his probation officer.John, who pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was placed on probation, has a hearing January 12 to determine the status of his probation.If revoked, John is facing a seven year jail sentence.