Julia Garner, celebrated for her Emmy-winning performance in Ozark, has officially confirmed she is set to portray Madonna in the long-anticipated biopic about the pop icon—a project that has evolved considerably but is now firmly back on track as of early September 2025. In a recent interview with W Magazine, published on September 3, 2025, … “Julia Garner Confirms She Is Playing Madonna in New Biopic”
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Biopic Buzz Grows After Ozzy Osbourne’s Passing — Who Could Portray the Prince of Darkness?
The world of film is abuzz with news of a biopic on the life of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, following his death at age 76 on July 22, 2025 (source, source). The project, anchored by Sony Pictures, Polygram Entertainment, and Osbourne Media, remains in development with screenwriter Lee Hall, known for Rocketman and Billy Elliot, … “Biopic Buzz Grows After Ozzy Osbourne’s Passing — Who Could Portray the Prince of Darkness?”
Casting Underway for Whitney Houston Biopic, Black Female Actor Aged 23-37
If it wasn’t for the pandemic, Whitney Houston’s much-awaited official biopic may already have been half-filmed. But as we’d have it, the makers at present are just looking to find out the face that is going to step in the shoes of the late diva for the upcoming flick – ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’. … “Casting Underway for Whitney Houston Biopic, Black Female Actor Aged 23-37”
Mariah Carey’s New Memoir Will Not Have Anything To Say About Eminem
Mariah Carey is readying the release of her new tell-all, entitled ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey’. And of all the things she’s mentioned in the book, she could count them all on her hand, but Eminem is not on that hand. You see what we did there? The rapper – who previously claimed of having … “Mariah Carey’s New Memoir Will Not Have Anything To Say About Eminem”
Clive Davis: “New Whitney Houston Film Will Be Musically Rich, Will Show More Than We Have Seen To Date”
Clive Davis is pretty optimistic about his forthcoming project, attempting to bring light to the life-story and legacy of one of the most celebrated female performers in history – the late and great Whitney Houston. The legendary music mogul, who has often been credited as being the mentor of the ‘I Will Always Love You’ … “Clive Davis: “New Whitney Houston Film Will Be Musically Rich, Will Show More Than We Have Seen To Date””
Finally! We’re Going To Have a Big-Screen Mahalia Jackson Biopic, with Jill Scott in the Lead
Mahalia Jackson biopic may soon be coming to the big-screen (that is, whenever the big screens are up and running after the pandemic is over). Only days after Lifetime announced a made-for-television biopic on the singing and civil rights legend, a big-screen venture on the same has also been given the green-signal. Set to be … “Finally! We’re Going To Have a Big-Screen Mahalia Jackson Biopic, with Jill Scott in the Lead”
Zoe Saldana Apologises for Playing Nina Simone in Biopic, “I Know Better Today”
Zoe Saldana is finally reflecting back on her choice of playing Nina Simone in the icon’s former unauthorised biopic, released in the year 2016. The 42 year old actress was under a lot of public scrutiny, after backlash over her selection for the lead role had suggested that she was not ‘black enough’ to play … “Zoe Saldana Apologises for Playing Nina Simone in Biopic, “I Know Better Today””
Mahalia Jackson Biopic To Be Curated By Lifetime, With Danielle Brooks in Lead
Gospel pioneer and legend, Mahalia Jackson’s legacy is going to be treated by a made-for-television biopic from Lifetime. The network, which in the recent years has built a reputation of curating numerous biopics on African American musicians and influencers, has now picked the late songbird as their latest subject of exploration. Ms. Jackson – who … “Mahalia Jackson Biopic To Be Curated By Lifetime, With Danielle Brooks in Lead”
Whitney Houston Biopic By Bohemian Rhapsody Writer Gets Thanksgiving 2022 Release Date!
Whitney Houston’s first official biopic, might be hitting the theatres a little later than what we expected. The late icon’s tell-all, being helmed under the guidance of her industry mentor – Clive Davis, has come under the wings of Sony – who’re looking for a theatrical release around Thanksgiving 2022. In a recent announcement, Sony … “Whitney Houston Biopic By Bohemian Rhapsody Writer Gets Thanksgiving 2022 Release Date!”
Watch: Trailer For Lifetime’s Biopic On The Clark Sisters
Did you ever think you needed a biopic on the great, the fabulous and the legendary – Clark Sisters? Well, Lifetime has the answers to you. The network has readied a brand new tell-all on the lives and professional rise of the iconic gospel group, often referred to as the – ‘first ladies of gospel.’ … “Watch: Trailer For Lifetime’s Biopic On The Clark Sisters”