biopics

Matthew Perry's friend reveals which co-star he wanted to play him in biopic

"He was just looking forward to sharing more about his story and his recovery from addiction, and really championing that cause to help more people," his friend told us about...

Angus Cloud vowed to never portray Mac Miller in biopic after rapper's death

Cloud's shocking death at age 25 was announced by his family Monday, almost five years after Miller died of an accidental drug overdose in 2018.

Jennifer Lopez wears cropped Selena Quintanilla tee 26 years after playing the iconic musician

The "Selena" actress paid tribute to the Queen of Tejano music by wearing a graphic tee of her singing while surrounded by red roses below her name.

Austin Butler rushed to ER, 'spent a week in bed' after 'Elvis' wrapped

The "Elvis" star revealed that his body started "shutting down" and he was in "excruciating pain" after he wrapped the Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic.

Madonna movie fell apart because singer wanted 'grittier' script: source

Madonna was set to direct the movie version of her life story, starring Julia Garner, but it's been shelved because Universal Pictures "want it to be pop and light," while...

Madonna biopic scrapped as pop icon preps for world tour

Madge herself was slated to direct the look at her career, putting a spotlight on her climb to pop superstardom. Julia Garner was reportedly offered the starring role.

Austin Butler reacts to Kaia Gerber's ex Jacob Elordi also playing Elvis

The "Elvis" star shot down any speculation that there is bad blood between him and the "Euphoria" hunk, who will play the King of Rock and Roll in "Priscilla."

Clive Davis: Whitney Houston made 'valiant attempt' to give up drugs before death

Davis shared that Houston was "showing me what she had done in rehab and "how she had given up smoking, how she had cleared her throat of nicotine."

Whoopi Goldberg's will prevents unauthorized biopics about her life

The "Sister Act" star revealed she has a clause in her will that prevents unauthorized biopics being made about her life after she passes away.

Naomi Campbell wants a rising star to play her in biopic about her life

The iconic supermodel is ready to take her life to the big screen.

Britney Spears reacts to Millie Bobby Brown's biopic comment: 'Dude I'm not dead'

"When I look at pictures of her, I feel like I could tell her story in the right way and hers only," the "Stranger Things" star recently said.

Jared Leto to star as late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in upcoming biopic

"Karl would be proud of what we are doing," Leto added.

'Mike' star Russell Hornsby defends Hulu biopic from Tyson criticism

Hornsby, who stars as boxing promoter Don King in the eight-episode series, said that “we try to honor Mike Tyson and show some truths” about his life.

Gospel singer Marvin Sapp says he used to do cocaine and go on booze binges

The singer says that just because he's a church singer doesn't mean he "walks around with a halo," and that he got into drugs with a group of friends.

Austin Butler: 5-month 'Elvis' audition process 'put me through the wringer'

"He likes to be very spontaneous on set," the actor told Kelly Clarkson of director Baz Luhrmann. "He wanted to see if I would lose my mind."

Billy Joel not involved in 'Piano Man' biopic, won't feature his music

Billy Joel's life and prolific career may be getting the biopic treatment, but the musician won't be involved in any capacity.

'Snowfall' actor Damson Idris to play Rich Paul in an upcoming biopic

The actor said in an interview Thursday that he's playing the super agent, but was tight-lipped about other details surrounding the project.

Actresses up for Madonna biopic must do 'grueling' boot camp: report

A biopic based on the Queen of Pop's life is currently in pre-pre-production, with a slew of young stars gunning for the coveted role.

Daniel Radcliffe will play 'Weird Al' Yankovic in biopic

The boy who lived will soon be the man who sang "Eat It."

Madonna hints Julia Fox will star in her biopic after Kanye West dinner

The Queen of Pop dined with the "Uncut Gems" star and the rapper, who are newly dating, as well as Floyd Mayweather and Antonio Brown on Wednesday.