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Pharrell’s Live-Action Musical Biopic ‘Golden’ Directed by Michel Gondry Scrapped • Feb. 11, 2025, 2:46 AM ET (Billboard)
Pharrell Williams, Michel Gondry Shut Down Their Universal Musical Amid Editing Process • Feb. 8, 2025, 7:03 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
What to stream: Amy Schumer expecting, Kevin Costner celebrates a park and Pharrell is made of Lego • Feb. 3, 2025, 12:01 AM ET (AP)

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Born April 5, 1973 (age 51) • Virginia Beach • Virginia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2014)
Notable Works “Happy”

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