ICE CUBE CHILLS WITH HBO

Forget James Brown—Ice Cube is the hardest working man in show business.

It may seem like Ice Cube has enough items on his plate with the release of his new album "Peace," an upcoming tour with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, and a role in John Carpenter's "Ghosts Of Mars," but the rapper is in high demand.

Cube has inked a deal with HBO to develop and produce a series titled "Be Careful What You Wish For," a TV show about the hip-hop music industry.

No word on when the series will begin production, but sources said Cube might direct the pilot and have a recurring role in the series.