Guardian Music — March 1939: Number 13 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of jazz musicEarly in 1939, a New York teacher called Abel Meeropol – aka Lewis Allan – wrote a song inspired by the lynching of two black men in the deep south. In April of ... more info

ContactMusic — Penn Badgley has reportedly beaten Robert Pattinson to the role of Jeff Buckley in a new biopic. The 'Gossip Girl' star has been cast ahead of the 'Twilight' hunk and also James Franco to play the late iconic musician. Producers wanted an actor... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The film about the enigmatic singer-songwriter is still without a lead despite internet gossip about the "Gossip Girl" star landing the role of Buckley. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — New rumors swirling around the long-awaited Jeff Buckley biopic have falsely pitted actor Penn Badgley as the lead in the film about the late singer-songwriter. According to the film's co-producer, Orian Williams, the gossip surrounding the "Gossip G... more info

ContactMusic — Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley has seen off competition from Robert Pattinson to land the coveted role of Jeff Buckley in a new biopic, according to a U. S. report. Movie bosses are planning to bring the tragic star's story to the big screen in a new ... more info

Perez Hilton — Sorry, R-Patz! We know you really wanted the role, but it looks like Penn Badgley has landed the role of Jeff Buckley in the upcoming Biopic! Penn couldn't be happier either, as he's been trying to figure out a way to leave the Gossip Girl image in t... more info

Stereogum — According to Hollywoodlife.com (AKA your homepage), Penn Badgley — the guy who plays Brooklynite Dan Humphrey on Gossip Girl — has been cast in that Jeff Buckley biopic we first reported on five years ago. For the role he apparently beat out Jame... more info

Impose Magazine — Gary Lucas played guitarist with late Captain Beefheart, made and wrote your favorite songs on Jeff Buckley's Grace (that are not Leonard Cohen cover), and has a new album with his legendary Gods and Monsters group called Ordeal of Civility. We c... more info

Guardian Music — From lilac wine to champagne supernovas, we drink deep from your vintage selection of songs about the sauce. HicAlcohol is intrinsically associated with rock'n'roll, so it was unsurprising that there were crate loads of recommendations for songs abou... more info

Popdose — Death Cab for Cutie – I Will Possess Your Heart Colbie Caillat – The Little Things Kenny Loggins – Danny’s Song Jason Mraz – I’m Yours Boz Scaggs – Lowdown Lyle Lovett – I’ve Been To Memphis Buddy Guy – Best Damn Fool Jeff Buckley... more info