President Obama is already pretty comfortable when it come to television appearances. Aside from his daily appearances on news stations, the POTUS has been featured in shows like “Running Wild With Bear Grylls” and Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” It now appears that when Obama leaves office, he’ll have a spot secured for a role on FOX’s hit show Empire (if he wants it). TMZ photogs caught up with ‘Empire’s’ executive producer Brian Grazer in West Hollywood and asked if he would ever have the President on the show. Grazer admitted he never thought about it before, but he would certainly LOVE to have Obama as part of the cast. What role would he play though? Check out Grazer’s answer below.
“The Crusaders” On Its Way; Executive Produced By Idris Elba
Hollywood may be denying him the right to be the Black James Bond (with some negative comments here-and-there), but that’s not stopping Idris Elba’s party. He can now add ‘PRODUCER’ to his long list of accomplishments. The actor is set to executive produce the upcoming Fox drama series, The Crusaders. Find out more after the jump.
Kanye West Will Be Executive Music Producer For New Slave-Themed Series!
A new TV drama series is in the works and Kanye West has been hired to produce music for the show… Read more after the jump!
A$AP Rocky’s Upcoming Album Will Include Production From Juicy J
A$AP Rocky and Juicy J collaborated in the past on the catchy single, “Multiply“. Via a guessing game on Twitter, Juicy J announces that the collaborating will continue all the way threw to Rocky’s new album, an album in which A$AP Rocky is apparently 30-tracks into; and this is only the beginning. The trippy artist tweeted, “I’m co excutive prod.” He then goes on to add, “it’s gone be classic.” I bet. Hit the jump for more.
Will Smith Eyes Executive Producer Role For TV Series Based Off “Hitch”
The talented Will Smith may have a new project in the works. Fox is said to be working on a Television series that will be based off the hit 2005 movie “Hitch”. Will seems set to go back to television but now hell be behind the camera.
Nas Set To Executive Produce Bishop Nehru’s Album!!!
Hey kid, you got chops! Clearly, if Nas is expected to be one of the executive producers on your upcoming project. Nas’ role with Mass Appeal is bigger than just scouting for talent, but he’s taking a more hands-on approach. Following other acts such as Fashawn and Dave East, Nas is helping the 18-year-old emcee, Bishop Nehru with his debut solo album, which is scheduled to release sometime in 2015. With ears to the streets, it’s said that Esco and more will be featured on the piece of work. Find out more down bottom.
