The Hollywood Reporter writes that Tillman will develop and direct a biopic tentatively titled Miles (what is it with this guy and eponymous movie titles?), with input from Davis's son Gregory, who authored a tell-all book about his father called Dark Magus: The Jekyll and Hyde Life of Miles Davis in 2006. “Our intention is to make a feature film that will appeal beyond the worldwide audience of Miles Davis die-hard fans, to also include those who don't know the first thing about the man, and introduce new ears to his music,” said Raynes. “In much the same way that Walk The Line and Ray were able to open the world's eyes to the life stories of Johnny Cash and Ray Charles, respectively, we want to make a film that will do the same justice for Miles Davis." more ›

Here's a story about a cold, hard slab of street justice, served up on the streets of Soho. A group of artists got together to avenge Andy Baio, a techie who was sued for $32,000 by photographer Jay Maisel for failing to license Maisel's photo of Miles Davis on the cover of Kind of Blue. more ›

There's a band looking for a frontman in Brooklyn...and they're bypassing Craigslist postings, MySpace bulletins and good 'ol fashion flyers to get the open position filled. They say "we like internet" and are therefore selling their frontman position on eBay in this Buy a Rock Band auction. more ›

A look at some noteworthy television this week: more ›

Many look at Woodlawn Cemetery as more than just a graveyard. The NY Times reports this will be true on another level soon as the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, who took title of the cemetery archives a year ago, is now receiving "the family correspondence that illuminates the backgrounds of the dead and their mourners." more ›

EVENT: Housing works is opening their new store in Brooklyn today. With great events and thrifty finds and a way to support the HIV-positive homeless community, it's nice to see the store is expanding. more ›

FILM: The Picture Start Film Festival is bringing us 2 nights of indie shorts this week. Both tonight and tomorrow night eight films will be screened, awards will be given out, and afterparties will be attended. Full schedule here. more ›

Wolfmother more ›

The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex more ›

The Bottom Line's management tells the Post they are still looking for a new venue. And another club that is closing due to the hot real estate market (in this case, condos in the Lower East Side) - Luna Lounge. more ›

Kevin So, Musician more ›