Controversial rapper Eminem has been offered $2.25 million per-episode to make his own TV show.

TV bosses - desperate for a hit to replace smash comedy series Sex and the City - believe the foul-mouthed hip-hop star fits the bill.

Sources at network HBO claim the program would be both "controversial and raunchy".

Eminem, 30 - real name Marshall Mathers - took the best actor prize at Saturday's MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles for his part in 8 Mile, and admits he's keen to take on more acting roles.

A Hollywood insider says, "Eminem proved he can act with 8 Mile and he's already huge in the music industry. It makes sense for HBO to want him.

"HBO wants a big hit to replace Sex And The City, which is ending after this season."

TV chiefs reportedly want the My Nama Is star to play a character similar to himself.