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Malek Confronts Fear, Not the Shadow of Freddie, in Cannes Drama The Man I Love
film5 days ago

Malek Confronts Fear, Not the Shadow of Freddie, in Cannes Drama The Man I Love

At Cannes, Rami Malek discusses taking on Jimmy George in Ira Sachs’s The Man I Love and confronting a fear that mirrors Freddie Mercury’s AIDS-era intensity. He explains that while the icon’s shadow is intimidating, the role is about pursuing creativity, love, and joy in 1980s New York, not replication. The film has earned Oscar buzz and a 10‑minute world premiere ovation, with US rights still to be determined as Mubi handles offshore distribution.

via Deadline|
#bohemian-rhapsody#cannes-film-festival#film
Freddie Mercury's Alleged Secret Daughter Breaks Silence Amid Doubts
entertainment9 months ago

Freddie Mercury's Alleged Secret Daughter Breaks Silence Amid Doubts

A woman claiming to be Freddie Mercury's secret daughter has spoken out for the first time, amid skepticism from Mercury's close friends and family, with some suggesting DNA evidence supports her claim. The daughter, based on diaries given by Mercury, describes a close relationship with her father and expresses frustration over public doubts and misrepresentations.

via NME|
#biography#controversy#entertainment
Queen's $1 Billion Music Catalog Sale to Sony in the Works
music-business2 years ago

Queen's $1 Billion Music Catalog Sale to Sony in the Works

Sony Music is in talks to purchase Queen's music catalogue for up to $1 billion, which would include hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You." The deal, if finalized, would be the largest of its kind, surpassing previous high-value acquisitions like Bruce Springsteen's catalogue. Negotiations are ongoing and may not result in a sale.

via BBC.com|
#dollar1-billion-deal#freddie-mercury#music-business
Freddie Mercury's Personal Collection Auctioned for Millions, Brian May Expresses Sadness
entertainment2 years ago

Freddie Mercury's Personal Collection Auctioned for Millions, Brian May Expresses Sadness

Never-before-seen personal photographs of Freddie Mercury, the late Queen frontman, are set to be sold at auction along with over 1,400 of his possessions. The collection includes intimate polaroids dating back to the 1980s, offering a rare glimpse into Mercury's personal life at his London mansion and abroad. The photos, described as "mythology busting," depict quieter moments with friends rather than a wild party lifestyle. The auction, titled "Freddie Mercury, A World of his Own," also features his baby grand piano and starts today after a month-long public exhibition.

via PetaPixel|
#auction#entertainment#freddie-mercury
"Freddie Mercury's Personal Collection Hits Auction Block"
entertainment2 years ago

"Freddie Mercury's Personal Collection Hits Auction Block"

A collection of Freddie Mercury's possessions, including a black lacquered baby grand piano on which he composed Queen's hits, is set to go up for auction at Sotheby's in London. The exhibition showcases a wide range of items, from stage costumes and gold discs to personal photographs and handwritten lyrics. Estimates for the auction range from £20 for a china ornament to £3 million for the baby grand piano. The auction is expected to fetch between £7.6 million and £11 million, with proceeds going to the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John Aids Foundation.

via The Guardian|
#auction#entertainment#freddie-mercury
"Freddie Mercury's Belongings: From Piano to Car Collection, Auction Reveals Icon's Legacy"
entertainment2 years ago

"Freddie Mercury's Belongings: From Piano to Car Collection, Auction Reveals Icon's Legacy"

Over 1,400 personal items belonging to Freddie Mercury, including stage costumes, handwritten drafts of songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody," and his beloved Yamaha baby grand piano, are going on display at Sotheby's London before being auctioned off. The collection, left to Mercury's close friend Mary Austin, had remained untouched for 30 years. Highlights include unseen drafts of hits like "Don't Stop Me Now" and "We Are the Champions." The exhibition, titled "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own," is free to view and runs until September 5th. The items will be sold in a series of auctions later in the month.

via The Associated Press|
#auction#entertainment#freddie-mercury
Freddie Mercury's Iconic Possessions Head to Auction.
entertainment3 years ago

Freddie Mercury's Iconic Possessions Head to Auction.

Sotheby's will auction off about 1,500 items that belonged to Freddie Mercury, including unseen handwritten drafts of Queen's most popular songs, his Martin acoustic guitar, his Adidas high-tops, and a mustache comb. The collection will be on display for the public before the auction in September. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will go towards the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

via Insider|
#auction#entertainment#freddie-mercury
"Freddie Mercury's Auction Reveals Original Title for Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'"
music3 years ago

"Freddie Mercury's Auction Reveals Original Title for Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'"

Sotheby's will auction Queen and Freddie Mercury archives in September, including an early draft of "Bohemian Rhapsody" that shows it was initially titled "Mongolian Rhapsody." The archives also include never-before-seen copies of Mercury's handwritten lyrics for hits like "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Somebody to Love." The "autograph working lyrics" for "Bohemian Rhapsody" are estimated to fetch from $998,000 to $1.5 million. The auction also includes various clothing items and jewelry Mercury wore.

via HuffPost|
#auction#bohemian-rhapsody#freddie-mercury
The Untold Story of Queen's "Mongolian Rhapsody"
music3 years ago

The Untold Story of Queen's "Mongolian Rhapsody"

Freddie Mercury's handwritten lyrics for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" reveal that the song was almost titled "Mongolian Rhapsody." The lyrics, written on airline stationery, are among 1,500 personal items belonging to the Queen singer that will be auctioned by Sotheby's. The auction is expected to fetch between £800,000 to £1.2 million, and a portion of the sale's income will go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

via Rolling Stone|
#bohemian-rhapsody#freddie-mercury#handwritten-lyrics
Freddie Mercury Considered 'Mongolian Rhapsody' as an Alternative Title for Queen's Hit Song
music3 years ago

Freddie Mercury Considered 'Mongolian Rhapsody' as an Alternative Title for Queen's Hit Song

Handwritten lyrics of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" suggest that Freddie Mercury considered naming the song "Mongolian Rhapsody." The 15-page folio of lyrics, vocal lines, and harmonies were written by the singer in 1975 and include alternate lines and reworked ideas. The manuscript is among approximately 1,500 of the singer’s personal belongings heading to auction at Sotheby’s in London, expected to fetch between £800,000 and £1.2 million ($995,000 to $1.5 million) when it goes under the hammer in September.

via CNN|
#auction#bohemian-rhapsody#freddie-mercury
The Original Title of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
music3 years ago

The Original Title of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Sotheby's is auctioning off thousands of items belonging to Freddie Mercury, including early drafts of Queen's most famous song, "Bohemian Rhapsody." The drafts show that Mercury initially considered calling the song "Mongolian Rhapsody." The collection, which includes stage costumes and personal items, is estimated to be worth up to $1.5 million and proceeds will be donated to charity. Mary Austin, Mercury's close friend who inherited much of his estate, is selling the items to put her affairs in order.

via Insider|
#auction#bohemian-rhapsody#freddie-mercury