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"textContent": "Editor and director John Ottman is set to direct “Billy & Me”, a feature film chronicling the formative years of superstar singer-pianist Billy Joel. “Billy & Me” tells the origin story of Joel before fame, before the hits — and, significantly, before “Piano Man,” the 1973 song and album that lofted him to stardom. The film […]",
"title": "Billy Joel Biopic ‘Billy and Me’ in the Works From Director John Ottman (EXCLUSIVE)"
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