Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Kanye Links With "Borat" Director For HBO Series

Kanye West is headed to the small screen to star in his own HBO reality series.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO is current developing a series with director Larry Charles, the man responsible for "Entourage," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Borat." The currently untitled show will center on the Chicago rapper/producer.

The reality show is just the tip of the iceberg for Kanyeezy, who has also signed on to star in a New Line Cinema feature film. The movie is said to reveal a portrait of America through the multiple perspectives of Kanye and an assortment of filmmakers, and will be driven by the producer's music.

In related news, West is currently facing a trademark infringement suit filed by motorcycle daredevil Evil Knievel in response to the rapper's "Touch the Sky" video.