Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters

A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.

By Sarah Bahr

From Michael to Back to Black, authorised music biopics are becoming bland, blatant propaganda. Audiences deserve better | Simran Hans

Swerving the child abuse allegations, the new Michael Jackson film is yet another revisionist music movie in a long line. We know what’s in it for their subjects. What about the viewers? As a giant glittering ferris wheel dissolves into a closeup of Michael Jackson’s face, legendary producer Quincy Jones explains to him that what people want is “pure escapism”. Michael, a new biopic about Jackson’s rise to fame directed by Antoine Fuqua, is certainly that: a fantastical greatest hits playlist...

By Simran Hans

Who is Jaafar Jackson? Everything to know about Michael Jackson's nephew

Jaafar Jackson at the Los Angeles premiere of "Michael." Emma McIntyre/WireImage Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, is portraying the King of Pop in the new biopic "Michael." Jaafar is the son of Michael's brother, Jermaine Jackson, and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. He had no dance training or acting experience before being cast in "Michael," but he did make music. Jaafar Jackson is the buzziest new name from one of the most influential families in show business. The 29-year-old Los A...

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How Much The Michael Jackson Estate Could Earn On New Biopic - Forbes

How Much The Michael Jackson Estate Could Earn On New Biopic  Forbes

Box Office: ‘Michael’ Moonwalks to $12.6 Million in Previews, Beating ‘Project Hail Mary’ for Biggest of the Year

“Michael” is rocking the box office with $12.6 million in North American previews. That’s the biggest preview haul of the year, above March’s “Project Hail Mary” ($12 million) and February’s “Scream 7” ($7.8 million). The Michel Jackson biopic earned $3.8 million of its haul from early access screenings on Wednesday. “Project Hail Mary” ended up […]

By Rebecca Rubin

What Michael Jackson’s new biopic leaves out about his complicated legacy

By Rishika Singh

Box Office: ‘Michael’ Soaring to Huge $12M-$13M in U.S. Previews Amid Over-the-Moon Audience Scores

The Michael Jackson biopic has already set a slew of records overseas since opening midweek. And while reviews aren't great, moviegoers feel very differently.

By Pamela McClintock

Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic thrills audiences, beats box-office preview records

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Has the Perfect Pick For Someone To Play Him in a Potential Biopic — Billie Eilish — ‘She’s Amazing’

The unexpected suggestion came after "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert proffered comedian David Cross, Timothée Chalamet or J.K. Simmons for the role.

By Gil Kaufman

Michael Jackson Talks 'Titties' on Resurfaced Reality Show Clip, Watch Video

Michael Jackson was shooting a potential reality TV show that was scrapped after his Neverland ranch was raided in 2003, and TMZ has the unseen footage ... which includes him talking about a female fan's boobs.  The late pop star's friend and…

By TMZ Staff

Fans dress up as Michael Jackson, moonwalk in theatres amid film release

From 'Smooth Criminal' to 'Thriller', audiences recreate King of Pop's iconic looks, dance moves

By Life And Style Desk

‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical genius

The blockbuster biopic focuses on the hits that made MJ the biggest star in the world The post ‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical genius appeared first on NME.

By Nick Levine

Michael Box Office Completely Obliterates Multiple Preview Records For Michael Jackson Biopic

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael conquers several box office records on preview night, and is on track to break several more with its debut.

By Brennan Klein