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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
The teaser trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has garnered over 116 million views in its first 24 hours, setting a record for Lionsgate and for music biopic trailers, surpassing previous records held by trailers for Taylor Swift and Bob Marley films.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bored Panda
Siblings of Michael Jackson have filed new allegations accusing him of manipulation and abuse during his lifetime, claiming they were coerced into silence and paid hush money, which the estate denies, calling it extortion. The case emerges amid the release of a biopic trailer and revives controversy over Jackson's legacy.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Lionsgate's teaser for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' garnered over 30 million views in six hours, surpassing expectations, and while a sequel is not confirmed, the creative team is working towards delivering more content after the first film's release scheduled for April 24, 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Lionsgate is considering splitting the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic into two films, with more content to follow after the first release, which is scheduled for April 2026. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, has received positive early feedback, and the studio is preparing to expand the story in future installments.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
A teaser for the upcoming biopic 'Michael' features Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson, portraying his uncle and highlights his journey from Jackson 5 star to legendary solo artist, with the film set for release on April 24, 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Lionsgate has released the trailer for the biopic 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua, which depicts the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson starring as the King of Pop. The film covers Jackson's journey to fame, featuring iconic performances and key figures from his life, and is set for release on April 24, 2026.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Priscilla Presley’s new memoir reveals personal insights, including her view of Michael Jackson as manipulative, her concerns about her daughter Lisa Marie’s marriage to Jackson, and her reflections on her life after Elvis, highlighting family struggles and her relationships with notable figures.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Paris Jackson criticized the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic for being 'sugar-coated' and having no involvement from her, expressing concerns about inaccuracies and falsehoods in Hollywood biopics, despite some support from cast members like Colman Domingo.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The Michael Jackson biopic titled 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, has been delayed to a spring 2026 release, with a new date set for April 24, 2026. The film will cover Jackson's early career up to 1979, with a second film planned to explore the rest of his life. The movie features a cast including Colman Domingo and Nia Long, and will include 30 songs.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has been moved to a theatrical release date of April 24, 2026, with Lionsgate and Universal distributing the film worldwide. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, the film explores the life and legacy of the King of Pop, featuring a notable cast including Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and others. The project, which wrapped production in 2024, underwent reshoots and a lengthy editing process, leading to the delay.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Deadline
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' by Lionsgate and Universal has been rescheduled to premiere globally on April 24, 2026, after delays due to editing and content adjustments related to references to Jordan Chandler. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, will also be released in IMAX and follows previous release date changes from 2025 to 2026.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Giant Michael Jackson statues created in 1995 to promote his album HIStory still exist in various locations worldwide, including a Dutch McDonald's, an Austrian nightclub, a Swiss fairground, and South Africa, though some have been removed or are for sale due to controversies and changing public perceptions.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Deadline
Paris Jackson responded to criticism over her scheduled concert on the 16th anniversary of her father Michael Jackson's death, explaining she had no control over the tour date and expressing her feelings about performing on that day, which is emotionally difficult for her and her family.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Page Six
Paris Jackson responded to criticism over her scheduled performance on the anniversary of her father Michael Jackson's death, emphasizing that she has no control over tour dates and highlighting her modest role in the tour, while sarcastically dismissing her critics.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo
A recently surfaced video shows Michael Jackson practicing dance moves just two days before his death, sparking both admiration and conspiracy theories about his health and circumstances surrounding his death.