Billy Joel Condemns Upcoming Biopic 'Billy & Me' as 'Misguided'
Musician Billy Joel has publicly criticized an upcoming biopic titled 'Billy & Me,' based on his first manager's story, calling it 'legally and professionally misguided' and stating he has not authorized or supported its making.
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Billy Joel condemns upcoming biopic about his early life as ‘legally and professionally misguided’
Singer-songwriter has ‘not authorised or supported’ Billy & Me, which will be based on the story of his first manager Irwin Mazur Billy Joel has condemned an upcoming biopic titled Billy & Me, told through the eyes of his first manager, as “legally and professionally misguided”. Billy & Me, which was announced on Tuesday, is set to tell the story of Joel’s first manager Irwin Mazur, who discovered the singer in 1966, signed him in 1970 and oversaw his career up until Joel signed with Columbia...
By Sian Cain
Read full article →Billy Joel Biopic ‘Billy and Me’ in the Works From Director John Ottman (EXCLUSIVE)
Editor and director John Ottman is set to direct “Billy & Me”, a feature film chronicling the formative years of Billy Joel. “Billy & Me” tells the origin story of Joel before fame, before the hits — and, significantly, before “Piano Man,” the 1973 song and album that lofted him to stardom. The film is told […]
By Jazztangcay
Read full article →Billy Joel Blasts Unauthorized Biopic: “Legally and Professionally Misguided”
Joel said the project, which is being directed by 'Michael' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' editor John Ottman, doesn't have his music or life rights.
By Ethan Millman
Read full article →Billy Joel Denounces Upcoming Biopic, Calls Film ‘Legally and Professionally Misguided’
A rep for the singer said that Joel "has not authorized or supported" the making of the John Ottoman-directed doc Billy & Me
By Preezy Brown
Read full article →Billy Joel Criticizes Upcoming Biopic For Being "Legally & Professionally Misguided"
After the success of Michael, a Billy Joel biopic is moving forward, but it does not have the approval of the iconic musician in any sense.
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