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Singing, writing, and now Snoop Dogg is giving acting a first try. The rap bad boy has signed on to star in ABC's soap opera "One Life to Live", about to appear in its two episodes next month. The episodes which Snoop will star in will see the rap artist attends a bachelorette party and performs two singles; "Sensual Seduction" and "Life of Da Party", from his LP "Ego Trippin'".

On his upcoming appearance on the soap opera, Snoop gushed "I've been a fan of 'One Life To Live' since I was a baby" adding, "My momma always had it on the tube in the crib growing up." In addition to starring in and singing, Snoop has also been tapped to rework the theme song to the TV show. The new tune he creates will replace the original theme on the episodes in which he features.

As for changing up the soap's theme song, Snoop commented, "The opportunity to change up the theme song and give it some of my flavor will make the show the life of the party."

In other Snoop news, he was recently reported to be working on a children's book series, to be titled "Where's The Cheese." The book, according to AllHipHop.com, will focus on a character called Lil Mouse and her constant quest for cheese. An animated of "Where's The Cheese" TV show reportedly is in development as well, with Snoop's daughter Cori 'Choc' Broadus may narrate it.