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entertainment2 days ago•17 min saved

Tre Hale Cast as Suge Knight in Universal's Snoop Dogg Biopic

Tre Hale has been cast as Suge Knight in Universal Pictures' Snoop Dogg biopic, joining Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg with Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre, Camron Jones as Tupac Shakur, Algee Smith as Warren G, and Lauren London as Snoop’s mother; production is set to begin mid-September around Los Angeles, with Craig Brewer directing and Brian Grazer, Allan Mandelbaum, and Sara Ramaker producing. Universal is slated to release the film on August 6, 2027.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#biopic #entertainment #snoop-dogg

film2 days ago•15 min saved

Snoop Biopic Finds Its Cast: Kurupt, Nate Dogg, Shante Broadus & More

Deadline reports Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic has cast Olly Sholotan as Kurupt, Corey Champagne as Nate Dogg, Laya DeLeon Hayes as Shante Broadus, and Jonica Booth as The Lady of Rage, with Craig Brewer directing and Death Row Pictures producing; the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog and is the first project under Death Row Pictures’ deal with NBCUniversal.

via Deadline|

#biopic #casting #film

entertainment3 days ago•16 min saved

Camron Jones Lands Tupac Role in Universal's Snoop Dogg Biopic

Universal’s upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic Snoop has cast Camron Jones to portray Tupac Shakur, with Lauren London set to play Snoop’s late mother Beverly Tate; Jonathan Daviss was previously announced as Tupac and Myles Bullock will star as Dr. Dre. Directed by Craig Brewer and produced by Snoop Dogg, the movie is slated for an Aug. 6, 2027 release.

via Variety|

#camron-jones #entertainment #lauren-london

entertainment3 days ago•16 min saved

Camron Jones Cast as Tupac in Snoop Dogg Biopic at Universal

Camron Jones will portray Tupac Shakur in Universal's Snoop Dogg biopic directed by Craig Brewer, with Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg, Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre, and Lauren London as Snoop Dogg's mother in the cast; the project is produced by Snoop Dogg, Brian Grazer, Allan Mandelbaum, and Sara Ramaker, and will incorporate music from Snoop Dogg's catalog, following the entertainers’ Death Row-era story.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#biopic #camron-jones #entertainment

film3 days ago•17 min saved

Lauren London Cast as Snoop Dogg’s Mom in Universal Biopic

Lauren London will portray Beverly Tate, Snoop Dogg’s mother, in Universal Pictures’ biopic Snoop, with Jonathan Daviss as Snoop and Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre. Craig Brewer directs a rewrite of Joe Robert Cole’s script; the film is produced by Death Row Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, slated for August 6, 2027, and will feature music from Snoop’s catalog as part of Death Row Pictures’ deal with NBCUniversal.

via Deadline|

#death-row-pictures #film #lauren-london

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

RGG Studio Defends Tupac Shakur Casting in Stranger Than Heaven

RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama explains the decision to cast Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven, a move inspired by Snoop Dogg and pursued with Tupac’s family and estate approval; the team intends to depict Tupac’s potential future rather than his past, a choice that remains controversial as the game launches January 15, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

via Game Informer|

#likeness-rights #rgg-studio #snoop-dogg

games2 months ago•13 min saved

Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate

Kotaku reports that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios’ Stranger Than Heaven will digitally resurrect Tupac Shakur with Snoop Dogg involved, a move that has drawn sharp criticism for monetizing a deceased artist’s likeness and likening it to “zombie capitalism,” while noting the broader trend of reviving iconic figures in media and its potential impact on the game’s vibe and legacy.

via Kotaku|

#games #rgg-studios #snoop-dogg

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Amazon pivots to casual cloud gaming with Bond, Tomb Raider, and AI-powered titles

Amazon is restructuring its gaming arm around Luna as a cloud, casual‑friendly platform, consolidating Prime Gaming, Luna, and Amazon Game Studios into one unit and pursuing a slate of 10–15 games that mix AAA and casual experiences. The strategy leans on major IP like James Bond and Tomb Raider (with 2027 releases) and includes AI‑assisted development and a Snoop Dogg–starring title to showcase the approach, while aiming to bring game storytelling closer to TV/film via linked IP. Amazon asserts the shift targets a broader, casual audience and emphasizes that AI is a tool, not a cut of staff, as it pursues companion-style games and other IP collaborations.

via The Verge|

#amazon #james-bond #luna

technology3 months ago•9 min saved

Stranger Than Heaven Revealed: Snoop Dogg Leads, Fresh Combat, and Sound-Based Music Gameplay

Xbox’s 'Xbox Presents' showcase unveiled Stranger Than Heaven, an Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio action-adventure spanning five cities and 50 years, starring Makoto Daito with Orpheus (Snoop Dogg) and a cast including Satoshi Fujihara and Tori Kelly. Highlights include a showbiz-management loop driven by Makoto’s musical talent, a new sound-recording mechanic to compose in-game music, and an innovative combat system that lets players control Makoto’s left and right limbs independently, plus varied weapons and finishing moves. The game launches this winter on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Xbox Play Anywhere) with Day One on Xbox Game Pass.

via Xbox Wire|

#music-based-gameplay #ryu-ga-gotoku-studio #snoop-dogg

entertainment4 months ago•39 min saved

Coachella 2026 erupts with a surprise guest parade from David Lee Roth to Snoop Dogg

Coachella 2026 is turning into a guest-driven spectacle, with Joe Jonas joining Teddy Swims on “When You Look Me in the Eyes,” Vanessa Carlton and David Lee Roth joining on “A Thousand Miles” and “Jump,” Snoop Dogg hopping on stage with HUGEL, Sabrina Carpenter’s set featuring a Susan Sarandon monologue and a Will Ferrell bit, Khalid joining Disclosure for “Talk,” and Lizzo playing the flute during Sexyy Red’s performance—plus more surprises expected as the weekend unfolds.

via Yahoo|

#coachella-2026 #david-lee-roth #entertainment

music4 months ago•18 min saved

Denied Entry: Ye, Snoop Dogg, and a List of Musicians Blocked by UK Visas

Rolling Stone revisits how Kanye West (Ye) was refused entry to the UK, leading to Wireless Festival’s three-night cancellation after sponsors pulled support. The piece also recalls other artists denied or delayed entry over the years—Snoop Dogg (2006–2008), Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Tyler, the Creator, Tekashi 6ix9ine, Benny the Butcher, and Ja Rule—often for criminal history, past conduct, or rhetoric deemed not conducive to the public good. Some bans were later eased or overturned, illustrating a broader pattern of UK immigration decisions affecting major tours and appearances.

via Rolling Stone|

#chris-brown #music #snoop-dogg

entertainment6 months ago•35 min saved

Snoop Dogg Turns Card Mishap into Five Tickets for Olympic Fans

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Snoop Dogg’s credit card failed to process for takeout at a Livigno restaurant; the staff told him not to worry, and he later rewarded the family who helped him by sending five tickets to the men’s snowboard final, highlighting his NBC coverage and Team USA ties.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#entertainment #goodwill #olympics

sports6 months ago•5 min saved

Snoop Dogg Drops In as U.S. Mixed Doubles Curling Sets Olympic Unbeaten Mark

At the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, U.S. mixed doubles curlers Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin moved to 4-0 with a 7-5 win over Canada and an 8-1 win over the Czech Republic, tying and then setting the best undefeated Olympic start for a U.S. curling team; Snoop Dogg attended as NBC correspondent, sat with Dropkin’s mother, and even tried curling with the team after the match.

via The New York Times|

#curling #mixed-doubles #olympics

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Cori Broadus Mourns the Death of Her 10-Month-Old Daughter, Codi Dreaux

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg's daughter, announced the death of her 10-month-old daughter Codi Dreaux, who spent months in the NICU after a February 2025 premature birth and had recently been brought home; the family, including fiancé Wayne Deuce, mourns the loss while reflecting on the baby's NICU journey and the pregnancy complications (HELLP syndrome).

via kare11.com|

#bereavement #codi-dreaux #cori-broadus

entertainment6 months ago•35 min saved

Snoop Dogg Sends Love After Granddaughter’s Death

Snoop Dogg posted a loving Instagram moment in support of his daughter Cori Broadus after the death of Cori’s infant daughter, Codi Dreaux, who died on Jan. 26 just 20 days after returning home from the NICU. Cori announced the loss on Instagram with “My Codi,” and her fiancé Wayne Deuce shared a heartfelt tribute. Codi had been born at 25 weeks and had recently left the NICU to come home.

via Yahoo|

#codi-dreaux #cori-broadus #entertainment