Pauly Shore wants to play Richard Simmons in biopic: I reached out
Pauly Shore wants to get sweatin’ to the oldies. The “Encino Man” actor, 55, said in a social media post that he’s attempting to get a Richard Simmons film made … Read More
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Sofia Coppola can’t use Elvis Presley’s music in ‘Priscilla’
Return to sender. Sofia Coppola’s request to use Elvis Presley’s music in her upcoming film, “Priscilla,” was denied — but the director, writer and producer of the controversial biopic that … Read More
Angela Bassett remembers Tina Turner’s last words to her
Following the death of Tina Turner on Wednesday, actress Angela Bassett remembered the trailblazing powerhouse’s resilience and talent. Bassett, who portrayed the late singer in the 1993 flick “What’s Love … Read More
‘Leaving Neverland’ director Dan Reed condemns new Michael Jackson biopic
Director Dan Reed slammed the idea of a brand new Michael Jackson biopicSunday saying that the new film would “glorify a man who abused children.” The movie, which would focus … Read More
Madonna biopic scrapped as pop icon preps for world tour
They just can’t get into the groove. The filmmakers behind a planned Madonna biopic have allegedly halted the project as the pop legend prepares for a huge world tour. The … Read More
Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch defends biopic after film set photos spark backlash
Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, has thrown his support behind the controversial casting in the upcoming biopic “Back to Black.” Starring Marisa Abela as the late seven-time Grammy winner, the … Read More
Michael Jackson biopic coming from ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ producer
Michael Jackson’s complex life story is coming to the big screen. “Training Day” and “Emancipation” director Antoine Fuqua, 57, is set to direct the biopic based on Jackson’s life and … Read More
I was fired from ‘Fight Club’ after going ‘nuclear’ on Brad Pitt
Courtney was not feeling the love for Brad Pitt. Musician-actress Courtney Love contends that she was fired from the 1999 cult classic “Fight Club” because she denied co-star Brad Pitt … Read More
How Whitney Houston came to life in ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’
As a producer of the new Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” — which opens in theaters on Friday — iconic music exec Clive Davis got “so emotional” … Read More
Judge Judy reveals surprising choice for actor to play her in biopic
Judge Judy Sheindlin has a casting suggestion if a biopic is ever made about her life. The television courtroom judge says although she’d prefer not to have a film made about … Read More
