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Elton John Biopic: Tom Hardy to Star?

Who better to produce an Elton John biopic than…Elton John? John’s company Rocket Pictures is currently working on a movie about the artist’s life called  Rocketman . But here’s the best part:  Tom Hardy is the frontrunner to star. Who doesn’t want to hear Hardy with a Bane breather on, mumbling his way through  Pinball Wizard ? FilmDistrict definitely does. The distribution company is near a $10 million dollar deal for the U.S. rights to  Rocketman . The film will reportedly start with a young age-five Elton as a musical prodigy. According to producers, it will be a unique biopic that is heavily visual and non-linear. Lee Hall will provide the script, with Michael Gracey directing. Would you see a Tom Hardy Elton John biopic ? Who would be your first choice to play the pop sensation? Stay tuned for more news on Hardy’s involvement.

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Will.I.Am, Slash Remix The Who’s ‘My Generation’ For Haiti

Song will premiere during Super Bowl XLIV, where the Who will be performing at halftime. By Larry Carroll Will.i.am Photo: George Napolitano/ FilmMagic Five decades after they famously sang “I hope I die before I get old,” the Who are still alive and still rocking.

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The Who Reveal Their Super Bowl Set List

Legendary rockers will perform parts of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again,’ ‘Tommy’ and more hits during the halftime show By Larry Carroll The Who’s Roger Daltrey Photo: Don Arnold/ Getty Images Now that the regular-season games are over, football fans finally know which two teams will be squaring off for the championship on February 7. The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, however, aren’t the only folks getting ready for the Super Bowl. The Who revealed plans for their Super Bowl set list on Monday, stitching together a tapestry of classic hits that will fuel a high-profile halftime show from the legendary rockers

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