Obviously a fan of the show, Eminem is quite a booking for a show famed for its guest appearances. He will appear in the finale alongside one of his former rivals: Christina Aguilera.
Unlike, Christina, Eminem won’t be performing on the show, but will rather be throwing a bash to celebrate Recovery going platinum. Although the album was only released last week I think we can all agree platinum status by September, when the finale will air in the States, is a foregone conclusion.
Show creator Doug Ellin revealed that Em might have a bit of beef with Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier) during his appearance on the show which should be interesting. Although he’ll be playing himself, the man also known as Slim Shady is no stranger to acting having previously starred in the movie 8 Mile.
As a big fan of both Entourage and Eminem, I’m looking forward to his appearance on the show – we all know he can handle comedy well, as his run in with Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno at last year's MTV Movie Awards proved.
Just on the subject of Entourage, I’ve been disappointed to learn that ITV2, who have broadcast the show in the UK since it began, haven’t acquired the rights to season 7. So when, or even if, UK viewers will get to see Eminem’s cameo on the show is up in the air at present.
I’m personally getting sick to the back teeth of UK broadcasters doing this with US shows. First we had Sky1 ditching Rescue Me after three seasons, then Five with Breaking Bad and Californication after just two and now ITV2 have followed suit after six seasons with Entourage.
All we need now is Bravo to ditch Sons of Anarchy at the end of season 2 and there’ll be nothing worth watching left on TV.