Billy Joel Denounces Unauthorized Biopic, Says Project Lacks Life and Music Rights
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12d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Billy Joel has publicly denounced an upcoming unauthorized biopic about his early years, which is being developed by director John Ottman. Joel's spokesperson stated that the singer has not authorized the project, does not possess his life rights, and will not be able to secure the necessary music rights. The parties involved have been officially notified since 2021 that any attempt to move forward without authorization is legally and professionally misguided.
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Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity, and any attempt to move forward without...
The parties involved have been officially notified that they do not possess Billy Joel's life rights.
A biopic chronicling the early years of Billy Joel is in development. However, a rep for the Piano Man said that Joel has not authorized the project.
