#Music
Trailer Watch: Brittany O’Grady Makes Music for Herself in “Little Voice”
“I don’t like anyone listening to the songs I write,” says Brittany O’Grady in a new trailer for “Little Voice. “They’re for me.” The Apple TV+...
Trailer Watch: “Denise Ho: Becoming the Song” Celebrates Canto-pop Singer and Activist
“The record companies just didn’t know what to do,” says Denise Ho in a trailer for a new documentary about her. “And I wasn’t ready to conform to what they expected.” Directed by Sue...
Pick of the Day: “The High Note”
I realize Dakota Johnson has been on-screen for a while now, but having not seen any of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise or her more recent films, I was unfamiliar with her work....
Composer to Watch: Tamar-kali of “Shirley,” “The Assistant,” and “Mudbound”
Tamar-kali did not plan on becoming a film composer, but she has quickly become a standout voice in the industry. The Brooklyn-based musician was a figure of the Afropunk movement in the 1990s, and...
Trailer Watch: Amy Heckerling Takes on the Music Biz in “Royalties”
Amy Heckerling offers a satirical look at what goes on behind the scenes of the music industry in “Royalties.” The “Clueless” director helmed the upcoming Quibi series about...
Hot Docs 2020 Women Directors: Meet Deepti Gupta – “Shut Up Sona”
Deepti Gupta is a filmmaker and director of photography living in Mumbai, India. An alumna of the Film & TV Institute of India, she has shot many documentaries, narrative feature films, and music...
Kino Lorber to Virtually Release Sue Williams’ “Denise Ho – Becoming the Song”
A doc about Cantopop icon and pro-democracy activist Denise Ho is heading to Kino Lorber’s virtual cinema platform, Kino Marquee. A press release announced that Kino Lorber has secured North...
Indigo Girls Doc in the Works from Alexandria Bombach
Alexandria Bombach will follow up her award-winning portrait of Nadia Murad, a survivor of the 2014 genocide of the Yazidis in Northern Iraq who went on to escape sexual slavery at the hands of ISIS,...
Rita Coburn to Direct Doc About Trailblazing Opera Singer Marian Anderson for PBS
Rita Coburn has signed on to helm another documentary about a pioneering woman of color. The “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” filmmaker is directing a doc chronicling the life and work of...
Trailer Watch: “Suzi Q” Pays Tribute to a Groundbreaking Rock Star
“She was the first — and [she] broke the ice and kicked the door for us gals,” says The Runaways’ Cherie Currie in a new trailer for “Suzi Q.” “People...
Trailer Watch: Kate Nash Reminds Us Not to “Underestimate the Girl”
Kate Nash doesn’t want insecurities or a sexist industry to stand between girls and their dreams. “If you’re a girl and you’re interested in music then please don’t shy...
Trailer Watch: Martha Kehoe & Joan Tosoni Honor Gordon Lightfoot in “If You Could Read My Mind”
A music icon’s life and work are celebrated in “Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind.” Martha Kehoe and Joan Tosoni’s doc sees the titular folk-rock singer-songwriter,...
Trailer Watch: Drew Dixon Goes “On the Record” to Accuse Russell Simmons of Sexual Misconduct
“I’ve been a victim for 22 years. I’m tired of being a victim,” says Drew Dixon in a new trailer for “On the Record.” The upcoming HBO Max documentary hails from...
Watch: Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, & Missy Elliott on “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel”
Some of hip-hop’s biggest icons have teamed up for a biopic celebrating other trailblazing women in music. Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, and Missy Elliott joined forces with Holly Carter to...
Unjoo Moon’s Helen Reddy Biopic “I Am Woman” Secures U.S. Distribution
U.S. audiences will get the chance to see the story behind Helen Reddy’s epic roar. Unjoo Moon’s biopic of the Australian “I Am Woman” singer has secured North American...
“Military Wives” Is Coming to VOD in the UK
“Military Wives” is the latest film heading to VOD earlier than originally planned. Deadline confirms the Kristin Scott Thomas-Sharon Horgan dramedy will launch on “premium VOD in...
NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre Awards $2 Million in Grants to 94 Projects
The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre has presented grants to 94 music, stage, film, and digital media projects from and/or about women. A press release from the Mayor’s Office of...
Trailer Watch: Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson Hit “The High Note” Together
Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t ready for her swan song in a new trailer for “The High Note.” Nisha Ganatra’s latest sees the “Black-ish” actress playing a superstar...
Diane Warren and Tamara Chestna Working on a Musical Drama for Paramount
Diane Warren has netted 11 Oscar nominations for penning various movies’ theme songs, and now there’s a movie in the works based on her original music. According to Deadline, the “Til...
“Frozen’s” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez Have a Movie Musical in the Works
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez have already won two Oscars for Best Original Song and scored a third nomination this year for “Frozen II” anthem “Into the Unknown,”...
Diane Warren and Anna Netrebko to Receive the Polar Music Prize
Eleven-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren and opera singer Anna Netrebko have been named the 2020 Polar Music Prize Laureates. Variety reports that the two will receive the award, and its...
Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s “On the Record” Lands at HBO Max Following Sundance Premiere
After much controversy, Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s “On the Record” has found a new home. The film made headlines weeks ahead of its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival when...
Eímear Noone Will Make History as the First Woman to Conduct at the Oscars
Eímear Noone will be conducting at the 92nd Academy Awards, cementing her place in history as the first woman to ever do so at the ceremony. The Irish-born composer “will conduct excerpts from...
Trailer Watch: Taylor Swift Embraces Her True Voice in “Miss Americana”
“A nice girl doesn’t force their opinions on people. A nice girl smiles and waves and says thank you. I became the person everyone wanted me to be,” explains Taylor Swift in a new...
Trailer Watch: Zoë Kravitz Revisits Her Past Heartbreaks and Talks Music in “High Fidelity”
“High Fidelity” is coming to the small screen. Unlike Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel and the 2000 film starring John Cusack, Hulu’s take on the story features a female protagonist. Zoë...
Nisha Ganatra to Direct a Pic About an Indian Boy Band for Universal
Nisha Ganatra is singing another tune. The “Late Night” helmer is currently in post-production on “Covers,” a romance set in the Los Angeles music scene, and now word comes...
Paula Yoo Has a K-Pop-Themed Drama in the Works at NBCUniversal’s Peacock
Another K-Pop-inspired project is in the works. Just weeks ago word came that Lionsgate had acquired rights to Rebel Wilson’s script for “Seoul Girls,” a comedy feature that sees a Korean...
Mary J. Blige Doc in the Works at Amazon
Oscar-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth is directing a documentary about the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. The untitled Amazon Studios project is currently in development, a press release...
Lionsgate Nabs Rebel Wilson-Penned K-Pop Comedy “Seoul Girls”
BTS, Twice, Blackpink, and other K-Pop sensations have taken the world by storm, creating fervent fans stateside and across the globe. The beloved Korean export is set to serve as inspiration behind...
Kasi Lemmons, Gloria Estefan, & More to Be Honored at NY Women in Film & TV Muse Awards
“Harriet” has grossed over $25 million and Oscar buzz for its leading lady, Cynthia Erivo, since it hit theaters November 1, and now director Kasi Lemmons has more to celebrate....
Trailer Watch: “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” Tells Stories Through Music
Songs are “just stories put to music,” says Dolly Parton in a new trailer “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings.” The iconic country musician explains that the songs she’s...
DOC NYC 2019 Women Directors: Meet Beth B – “Lydia Lunch – The War is Never Over”
Beth B is a writer, director, and producer of feature-length documentary and narrative films, as well as experimental shorts. Her films have been shown at, and acquired by, the Whitney Museum of...
Danielle Macdonald and Joanna Lumley Team Up for “Falling for Figaro”
“Patti Cake$” breakout Danielle Macdonald and “Absolutely Fabulous” star Joanna Lumley are joining forces on rom-com set in the world of opera singing competitions. The pair...
Lucy Boynton to Topline Marianne Faithfull Biopic
Lucy Boynton is stepping up to the mic. Best known for playing the love interest of musicians in Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and coming-of-age pic “Sing...
Popstar Drama Inspired by Mandy Moore’s Life in Development at ABC
Currently best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Rebecca Pearson on “This Is Us,” Mandy Moore first launched onto the scene as a teenage popstar. A series inspired by her days singing...
Felicia D. Henderson’s Music Drama “Opus” Gets Script Commitment at Fox
“Empire” is ending after this season, but writer-producer Felicia D. Henderson and co-star Nicole Ari Parker are hoping to keep the family music drama game going at Fox. As Deadline...
Trailer Watch: Linda Ronstadt Sings Her Way Into History in “The Sound of My Voice”
Linda Ronstadt has earned the admiration of millions of fans since she launched her career in the 1960s — Dolly Parton among them. “Linda could literally sing anything,” says Parton...
Apply Now: NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre
Attention, New York City women working in the arts: the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre is now accepting applications. Per a press release, the grant program — previously known...
Viola Davis to Star in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Viola Davis won an Oscar for her performance in 2016’s “Fences,” an adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. The “How to Get Away with...
Trailer Watch: Jessie Buckley Sings Her Heart Out in “Wild Rose”
A new trailer for “Wild Rose” kicks off with aspiring country singer Rose-Lynn (Jessie Buckley) paying tribute to her hometown. “There’s no place like home,” she belts...
Dee Rees Will Write and Direct Musical Fantasy “The Kyd’s Exquisite Follies”
“Mudbound” helmer Dee Rees is collaborating with Santigold on her next project. Rees has signed on to direct musical fantasy “The Kyd’s Exquisite Follies,” based on her own...
Under the Radar: Diane Paragas’ “Yellow Rose” Puts the American Dream to Music
“I feel out of place/Song out of tune,” sings Rose Garcia (Eva Noblezada), strumming her guitar on her bed, donning a red cowboy hat. “Like a velvet chair in a dusty sunroom.”...
Melina Matsoukas to Receive AFI’s Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
Two-time Grammy winner, frequent Beyoncé collaborator, and “Insecure” director and exec producer Melina Matsoukas has been named as the 2019 recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni...
Trailer Watch: Gurinder Chadha Pays Homage to Bruce Springsteen in “Blinded by the Light”
“It’s like Bruce knows everything I’ve ever felt, everything I’ve ever wanted,” says Javed (Viveik Kalra) in a new trailer for “Blinded by the Light.” The...
Sarah Silverman Musical Will Open Within the Year
In addition to being a two-time Emmy winner, Sarah Silverman is one of the world’s most famous bedwetters. The comedian is poised to revisit her bedwetting days in an upcoming musical, which...
Jenni Rivera Documentary in the Works
Fans will have the chance to see Jenni Rivera take the stage for her final concert. A documentary about the late Mexican-American singer is in development, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Made...
Shakespeare’s Globe Hosting “Women & Power” Festival
Next month, Shakespeare’s Globe will put on a festival dedicated to “Women & Power.” From May 12-18, the iconic theater will host a series of performances, panels, workshops,...
Trailer Watch: Beyoncé Makes Her Mark at Coachella in “Homecoming”
Beyoncé’ is revisiting her iconic 2018 Coachella performance and the lead up to the headline-making set. Netflix just dropped a trailer for “Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé,” a...
Trailer Watch: Jessie Buckley Sings Her Truth in “Wild Rose”
Jessie Buckley won’t let an ankle monitor, curfew, or small minds get in the way of her dreams in “Wild Rose.” A trailer for the Scotland-set drama sees aspiring country singer...
SXSW 2019 Women Directors: Meet Julia Parnell – “The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps”
Julia Parnell is an award-winning producer and documentary director from New Zealand. Her work has been chosen for festivals in New Zealand and Australia such as DocEdge, NZIFF and MIFF, as well as...
Callie Khouri to Direct Lifetime’s “Patsy & Loretta,” Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller Star
“Nashville” creator Callie Khouri is returning with another story set in the world of country music. She’s been hired by Lifetime to helm “Patsy & Loretta,” an...