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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 17 MIN

#240 - The Michael Jackson Biopic, Bruno Mars’ Romantic Era, & Rock Hall Snubs

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WorkTape opens with a closer look at the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, including the casting of Jafar Jackson, the involvement of the Jackson estate, and why the film could become one of the most ambitious music biopics ever attempted. But that's not all for pop’s spotlight, as we break down Bruno Mars’ first solo album in over a decade, The Romantic, its Latin influences, and why Bruno continues to dominate through songwriting instinct and throwback aesthetics. From this to Foo Fighters’ new single, and this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee list, we get into it all this time around. Gather ‘round!🎧 Episode Highlights:Could the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic become the most definitive music biopic ever made?Could Jafar Jackson be the most convincing casting choice a music biopic has had in years?Is Bruno Mars the king of modern throwback pop?Have Foo Fighters return to their early/mid-2000s sound?Which Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are the most overdue for induction?

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#240 - The Michael Jackson Biopic, Bruno Mars’ Romantic Era, & Rock Hall Snubs

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