ビリー・ジョエルは、自身の若き日をテーマにした新しい伝記映画プロジェクトを拒絶した。歌手側の代理人は、本人がこの映画を一切承認しておらず、関与もしていないことを認めた。
『Billy & Me』と題されたこの伝記映画は、1970年代に名声を得る前の、音楽家としての形成期を記録するものとして制作が進められている。このプロジェクトは、1966年にジョエルを見出し、1970年にクライアントとして契約した最初のマネージャー、アーウィン・メイザーの視点から描かれる予定である。ジョエルの広報担当者は、制作に必要な人物伝や楽曲の使用権を保持していない旨を、関係者に対して2021年から繰り返し通知してきたと述べた。
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Universal Pictures has won a bidding war to develop a musical biopic on rock band Bon Jovi, with frontman Jon Bon Jovi involved and the project drawing from the band's hits. Screenwriter Cody Brotter is attached, alongside producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra, following their 2024 Hulu documentary on the group.
Bruce Springsteen's manager has dismissed reports of a feud with former New Jersey governor Chris Christie following a viral video from a recent concert. Jon Landau called the claims absurd and emphasized their long friendship. Christie attended the May 14 show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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The Michael Jackson biopic has triggered a major increase in streams for the singer's music catalog. Jackson's solo tracks achieved a new career high last week according to Billboard data. The film continues its strong box office run despite mixed reviews.
Paris Jackson has accused her father's estate executors of mishandling the production of the biopic Michael, citing costly reshoots due to a 1994 settlement agreement. The estate defends its management and highlights Paris's substantial benefits from their work. A hearing on estate accounts is set for Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Nearly a year after Billy Joel retired from touring due to normal pressure hydrocephalus, daughter Alexa Ray Joel reported strong progress from physical therapy and diet. He recently attended a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall.
Joey Fatone of NSYNC has opened up about the difficulties of boy band life in the new documentary special Boy Band Confidential. The four-part series, executive produced by Fatone, premieres on ID on April 13 and 14. It features interviews with other former boy band members discussing exploitation and personal struggles.
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Glen Matlock, founding bassist of the Sex Pistols, is releasing his documentary 'I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol' on digital streaming platforms on May 26. The film offers his perspective on the band's story, featuring interviews with key punk figures. Pre-orders begin on Apple TV on May 12.