Snoop Dogg determined to win Coronation Street role
Snoop Dogg is determined to land a role in Coronation Street, if the ITV bosses let him.
The 51-year-old rapper, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is a huge fan of the soap opera and sees himself backing the bar at Rovers Return, insisting he’s a big fan of “reality”. from the series.
American star Snoop was also adamant that he would love to perform at King Charles III’s coronation in May, after other stars turned down his invitation.
snoop said Sun: ‘Coronation Street, I love it. If they call me I do it. I will play when they need it.
“I love cinematography, acting, stories and just reality.”
Born to act: Snoop Dogg, 51, is determined to land a role in Coronation Street, if ITV bosses let him (pictured this month)
Big dreams: The rapper, 51, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is a huge fan of the soap opera, seeing himself backing the bar at Rovers Return
The Drop It Like It’s Hot hitmaker explained how he feels a special connection to the UK after the late Queen gave him permission to travel to Britain after facing a tour ban when he was charged with murder in the mid-’90s. .
He said he was hardly allowed to travel to the UK, but the Queen gave him permission because his grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry were fans, and the Queen insisted he had done nothing wrong in Britain.
And Snoop Dogg has offered his services as a musical artist to perform at the coronation of King Charles III in May.
Several A-list stars reportedly turned down the chance to perform at the concert this spring.
It will take place at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7th May, with a host of stars taking the stage to celebrate the occasion.
Musician of the moment Harry Styles, legendary hitmaker Elton John and ’90s pop sensations the Spice Girls and singer Adele were said to have been contacted.
But it is said that they all turned down the chance to act due to their busy schedules.
Snoop insisted: ‘I’m going to perform at the coronation. Make it happen.’
Coming soon? Snoop Dogg has offered his services as a musical artist to perform at the coronation of King Carlos III in May (King Carlos pictured last month
Harry is currently touring cities with his concert tour, called the Love On Tour, and will be performing in Coventry in May.
While the Spice Girls, which consisted of Victoria Beckham, Mel C, Mel B, Geri Horner and Emma Bunton and broke up in 2000, it was said that they would reunite for the coronation.
Last month, it was reported that they would get back together for the concert, but now it seems that they turned down the performance.
Elsewhere, Take That is reportedly joining the roster of star-studded acts, including sisters Kylie and Dannii Minogue.
The iconic boy band, which now consists of Gary Barlow, 52, Mark Owen, 51, and Howard Donald, 54, are said to headline the event at Windsor Castle in May, according to Sun.
No meeting? The King Charles coronation concert reportedly took a hit as the Spice Girls were among three acts who turned down a slot to perform in the star-studded lineup.
I Can’t Do It: Musician of the Day Harry Styles also turned it down due to his busy Love on Tour schedule.
Jason Orange, who left the band in 2014, is also expected to sing with them at the celebration.
However, it is understood that Robbie Williams will not appear on the show.
The show airs on the BBC, one day after the king’s coronation, and is expected to garner huge ratings.
Gary Barlow’s band has had a host of hits since it started in 1990, enjoying success all over the world.
They are on tour in the summer but reportedly did not arrange any venues for May 7 in case they would perform at the concert.
Kylie and Dannii will also reportedly perform at the concert alongside Lionel Richie, after wowing fans with their surprise meeting at Sydney WorldPride earlier this week.
For the Coronation concert, more acts are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks, with a source saying: “The biggest names and acts in world music are approaching for the concert.”
‘If you put together a list of the most popular acts in the world over the last 30 years, then they are all being considered.
“But Take That was almost at the top of that list and it’s a huge blow to the organizers to cross the line so soon.”
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