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Otis Redding biopic in the works; John Boyega to star

Wednesday, October 2 by Lakes Media Music News

An upcoming film about the legendary singer Otis Redding has found its stars.Variety reports that Star Wars actor John Boyega has been cast to play the legendary soul singer with Till's Danielle... Read More.

Harry Chapin’s “Cats in the Cradle” turns 50; documentary in the works

Tuesday, October 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of Harry Chapin’s classic tune “Cat's in the Cradle,” and fans will soon be gaining some insight into the song and its impact.The Chapin family just announced that a... Read More.

Nashville notes: Brad Paisleys “Truck Still Works” + Caitlyn Smiths new tune

Tuesday, September 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Keith Urban's added a bonus track, "Without You," to his new album, High. You can listen to it now by downloading a digital version of High from his website.Brad Paisley will drop his new single, "Truck Still Works," on Friday and it can be

Questloves Earth, Wind & Fire documentary in the works

Monday, September 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Questlove has another documentary in the works. He announced he's working on telling the story of Earth, Wind & Fire. “The story of how a band led by a genius from Chicago changed our way of thinking, our minds and our hearts. Having been baptized... Read More.

New Jimi Hendrix documentary in the works

Friday, September 6 by Lakes Media Music News

A new documentary about Jimi Hendrix is in the works, to be directed by The Greatest Night in Pop director Bao Nguyen, Variety reports.The doc, Jimi, will be... Read More.

Movie about Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart’s teen years in the works

Tuesday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

A movie about rocker Dave Stewart’s teen years is headed to the big screen.The Eurythmics star tells the site that director Shekhar Kapur has been hired to direct Ebony McQueen, a film based on Stewart's 2022 semi-autobiographical album of the... Read More.

Huey Lewis mockumentary TV series in the works

Monday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

In the past year, Huey Lewis has appeared in the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop and seen a musical based on his songs open on Broadway. Now he's got a broadcast television project moving forward.Deadline reports that... Read More.

A Different Worldsequel reportedly in the works at Netflix

Wednesday, August 7 by Lakes Media Music News

A Different World sequel is reportedly in the works, sources tell Deadline. Set for a premiere on Netflix, the show will follow the youngest daughter of Dwayne and Whitley, who goes to college at her parents' alma mater, the fictional historically... Read More.

Documentary about songwriter Gerry Goffin in the works

Tuesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

A new documentary is in the works about Gerry Goffin, the ex-husband and songwriting partner of Carole King, who was responsible for writing such hits as “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman" and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”

Documentary on Elton Johns creative partner Bernie Taupin in the works

Tuesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Last year Bernie Taupin, who's been writing the lyrics for Elton John's hits for more than 50 years, published his autobiography, Scattershot. But fans will soon have a chance to learn even more about the man behind the songs: a documentary is in the works, focusing... Read More.

Scorpions musical biopic in the works

Thursday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the German rock band Scorpions, you’ll soon get your chance.Deadline reports that a Scorpions musical biopic, titled Wind of Change, after their 1991 top-five hit, is in... Read More.