50 Cent is developing a new series for Starz, based on Snoop Dogg’s 1996 murder trial.
Named after Snoop’s 1993 hit song, “Murder Was the Case,” from his seven-times RIAA_certified Platinum Doggystyle album, the show will explore when the “Gin and Juice” rapper was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of Philip Woldemariam, a member of a rival gang. Snoop, who was acquitted, was represented by the late Johnnie Cochran, famous for also representing O.J. Simpson in his 1995 trial for the murder of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman.
“This was a pivotal moment in my life and career and I’ve deliberately waited until I found the right partner to bring this to the screen,” Snoop says in a statement
In other news, as the Insecure series finale approaches, Issa Rae has produced an emotional documentary about the five seasons of her hit HBO series.
A trailer for Insecure: The End opens with a tearful Rae saying to the cast and crew, “I am just incredibly humbled, blessed. You aspire and you dream. I never imagined I would get to work with so many amazing and talented people. You guys have elevated me.” Insecure: The End will air on December 26 on HBO Max, the same day the Insecure season five series finale airs on HBO.
Finally, Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, have contributed $5 million to Spelman College in Atlanta, the largest alumni donation in the school’s history. LaTanya graduated from Spelman, and their donation will help renovate the school’s John D. Rockefeller Fine Arts building, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Following the renovation, the theater, lobby and dressing rooms at the building will be renamed the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center.
Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Related Posts
Accidental overdose killed ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud
September 21, 2023
HBO/Eddy ChenInvestigators have determined a cause of death for Euphoria star Angus Cloud on July…
Music notes: Shakira, Black Eyed Peas and more
September 21, 2023
Shakira says she never would have predicted splitting with her ex Gerard Piqué. In a new cover…
‘The Young and the Restless’ closes Thursday’s episode with tribute to co-star Billy Miller
September 21, 2023
Angela Weiss/Getty ImagesThe Young and the Restless closed its episode on Thursday, September 21,…
On Hot Ones, *NSYNC reveals the truth about rumor they were cast in ‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’
September 21, 2023
First We FeastOver the years, the Star Wars franchise has secretly cast celebrities in minor roles…
See Sofia Vergara as a notorious drug kingpin in the teaser for Netflix series ‘Griselda’
September 21, 2023
NetflixSofia Vergara stars in and produces Griselda, the Netflix drama that has her playing the…
On ‘Hot Ones,’ *NSYNC reveals the truth about rumor they were cast in ‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’
September 21, 2023
First We FeastOver the years, the Star Wars franchise has secretly cast celebrities in minor roles…
Lizzo hit with another harassment lawsuit
September 21, 2023
A month after three former dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, the pop star is facing another…
Kelly Ripa to host Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
September 21, 2023
Walt Disney Animation StudiosABC News' parent company Disney turns 100 years old this year, and…