ContactMusic — Gossip Girl hunk Penn Badgley has landed the coveted role of Jeff Buckley in one of several biopics set to hit the big screen next year (12). It had been rumoured Badgley was close to signing to portray the musician and had beaten an eager Robert Pat... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley will play Jeff Buckley in a movie about the late singer/songwriter's relationship with his equally noted father, folk singer Tim Buckley, its producers said on Monday.
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MTV.co.uk News — Robert Pattinson could be well on his way to landing his dream role of playing legendary singer, Jeff Buckley, after Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley was ruled out of the biopic.The Twilight actor has... more info
Guardian Music — Another artist has found his place at the intersection of Jeff Buckley Street and Radiohead BoulevardHometown: Leeds.The lineup: Paul Thomas Saunders (vocals, music).The background: What are the two most influential – though not necessarily best â€... more info
ContactMusic — A producer on the new Jeff Buckley biopic has confirmed Robert Pattinson is still in contention to land the coveted leading role following rumours the part had already been given to Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley. The Twilight star has long spoken of ... more info
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.
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