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...

Serbia records 14,166 births, 25,566 deaths in first quarter of 2026

Serbia saw 14,166 births and 25,566 deaths during the first three months of 2026, shows the latest data from the Republic Statistics Office (RZS).

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

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

Where is Michael Jackson’s Chimpanzee Bubbles Now? Inside His ‘Peaceful’ Life and Why Filmmakers Used a CGI Chimp in ‘Michael’ 

Michael Jackson’s love of animals takes center stage in the new biopic “Michael.” Featured in the movie are several of Jackson’s pets that he owned when he still lived at his family estate in Encino, Calif., including a llama, giraffe and a python as well as the most famous of them all, his chimpanzee Bubbles. […]

By Marcmalkin

Michael Jackson’s “Second Family” Claim He Sexually Abused Four Kids in New Lawsuit

A family which previously defended the singer now say their kids were repeated assaulted by Jackson at Neverland, on trips and on tour tops.

By James Hibberd

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

By Rishika Singh

The ‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Has Many Thoughts on the New Michael Jackson Biopic

"Would these people be part of a movie that glorified the films of Harvey Weinstein without ever mentioning that he raped women?" Dan Reed says. "[Or] a great promotional film about the charitable works of Jeffrey Epstein?"

By Jason Newman

'Divine Powers' Claim, Sexual Abuse: Another 'Godman' Arrested In Nashik

Maheshgiri, alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde, who claimed to have divine powers, allegedly told the woman that she had been affected by Karni (black magic).

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

Beyoncé Seen Fawning Over Michael Jackson in Unaired Reality Show Video

Beyoncé was seen blushing over Michael Jackson in a resurfaced video of the late pop star's secret reality show that ended up being scrapped, TMZ has learned.  Mark Schaffel, a longtime producer and friend of MJ, tells TMZ the footage was…

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

Watch R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe perform soulful new solo song ‘The Rest Of Ever’ on ‘Colbert’

It is from his upcoming debut solo album, which is expected later this year The post Watch R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe perform soulful new solo song ‘The Rest Of Ever’ on ‘Colbert’ appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

Harrison Ford's $775M Sci-Fi Hit Officially Releases On Hulu After Making 70x Its Budget

Harrison Ford's groundbreaking sci-fi classic, which earned 70x its production budget, is set for an upcoming release on streaming platform Hulu.

By Matthew Biggin