After receiving backlash for casting Maddie Ziegler as an autistic girl in her upcoming film, Music, Sia doubled down on her choice. In a new interview, the singer and director admitted that her ...

Kate Hudson, Maddie Ziegler and Leslie Odom Jr. star in a musical fantasy, directed by Australian pop star Sia, about a nonverbal girl and her sister. By Leslie Felperin Contributing Film Critic Let’s ...

I am autistic and a fan of Sia‘s songs. As I watched her feature directorial debut “Music,” I felt overwhelmed with emotions . . . none of them good. This movie isn’t just offensive; it’s patronizing.

Music has become one of the year's most controversial films, with viewers criticizing the directorial debut of singer Sia for its casting of an able-bodied, neurotypical person in the lead role and ...