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Cinemagoers defy dire Michael reviews as audiences lap up new biopic

Critics have lambasted the film for ‘whitewashing’ Jackson’s controversial life

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson Brought Afrodescendants Across the Americas Together in 'They Don't Care About Us.' Now His Latino Nephew Picks Up the Torch in MICHAEL

Thirty years ago, Michael Jackson and Spike Lee made one of the riskiest and most unforgettable videos of the 1990s. They took They Don't Care About Us, one of Jackson's angriest, most confrontational songs, and filmed it in Brazil amid official outrage, legal battles, and long-running reports that the crew…

Latin Times

Why is Michael Jackson so creepy in his new biopic?

COMMENT: By scrubbing the Michael Jackson story of its darker context – from his allegations of violent abuse by his father to his early encounters with sex – the controversial new biopic instead renders Jackson a strange, eerie kook. It’s an ironic result for an overly sanitised movie designed to…

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The Complaints About The New Michael Biopic Are (Mostly) Not What I Expected From The Critics’ Reviews

The critics vary on the way it makes them feel.

Cinemablend

Family fallouts to million-dollar reshoots: The Michael Jackson biopic’s (many) controversies

The widely condemned film stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle

The Independent UK

The Michael Jackson movie biopic is a ghoulish, soulless cash grab – review

1/5 This Jackson family-backed movie depicts the King of Pop as a well-intentioned saint who ends gang violence single-handed and cares for sick children

The Independent UK

I Love The Cool Story Behind How Jaafar Jackson Debuted His Moonwalk

He's got some serious moves.

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‘Truth Serum’ Bombshell In Michael Jackson Case As New Theory Emerges Years After Accuser Vanished

“A lot of people have spewed that theory about the sodium amytal, and I'm certainly not discounting it."

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Ahead Of The Michael Jackson Biopic, Spike Lee Shared A Sweet Take On The Late Singer

Got to honor the King of Pop.

Cinemablend

Michael Jackson biopic trailer sees Jafaar Jackson step into King of Pop’s shoes

The film, titled Michael, tells the story of Jackson’s life beyond his music.

Evening Standard

Michael Jackson Impersonator Says King of Pop Copied Him – Meet the Man Behind the Claim

Fabio Jackson claims that his appearance is entirely natural and that Michael Jackson modelled parts of his 'later‑era' look after him.

International Business Times UK

'Michael' Trailer Sets New Music Biopic Benchmark With 116M Views in a Day

The official trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael', has shattered records, clocking 116.2 million views globally in its first day.

International Business Times UK

Michael Jackson's viral biopic trailer shocks fans by skipping scandals

Trailer for Lionsgate’s Michael focuses on the King of Pop’s early life - leaving his controversial later years

Evening Standard

Who Is Jaafar Jackson? Michael Jackson's Nephew Chosen To Play The King Of Pop In New Biopic

Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of Michael Jackson, will play the King of Pop in Antoine Fuqua's upcoming biopic Michael.

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Cake artist creates life-size Thriller tribute to Michael Jackson on Halloween

Emma Jayne Morris, 55, from South Wales, has spent six weeks recreating the famous Thriller look for the Cake International show.

Guitar World

“The call was, ‘Michael’s interested. Can you come down, rehearse with the band, and take a year off?’ I said, ‘Take me anywhere for any length of time’”: Jennifer Batten on how she landed the gig of a lifetime with the world’s biggest superstar

Batten was Michael Jackson’s go-to touring guitarist for a decade – standing side by side with the King of Pop on the Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory world tours

Cinemablend

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Doesn’t Hold Back Explaining Why She 'Moved On' From Her Involvement With Late Pop Star's Biopic

Paris Jackson didn't hold back her thoughts.

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson’s estate battle: A timeline of the feud between star’s daughter Paris and executors

Paris Jackson has alleged that lawyers are ‘skimming money’ from the late King of Pop’s estate

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Is Elvis Dead? Meet Bob Joyce - The Arkansas Pastor Said To Be 'The King' And Whose Sons Look Eerily Like The Late Rock Icon

Rumours swirl that Arkansas pastor Bob Joyce is Elvis Presley in disguise, but he denies the claim; the mystery still captivates fans.

The Guardian - US

From legal issues to reshoots: is the Michael Jackson biopic cursed?

A two-part film looking at the King of Pop’s career is undergoing more behind-the-scenes issues, including the problem of how to address troubling allegations

Guitar World

“The first emotion was abject fear. Pick your poison, Michael Jackson, or Quincy Jones”: Session guitar great Dann Huff recalls his first time recording with the King of Pop

The Bad sessions featured a host of high-profile personnel and musicians – including bassist extraordinaire Nathan East

Guitar World

“He called and said, ‘Would you have any interest in auditioning for Michael Jackson?’ I was like, ‘Oh my god, yes!’” Nita Strauss once received a call to audition for the King of Pop – and ended up playing funk with his brother

How Strauss went from watching Jennifer Batten on TV during Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl halftime performance to being approached to audition for him

MusicRadar

“He was such a perfectionist, attention to detail, every part”: Orianthi on what she learned from Michael Jackson and how the King of Pop was so exacting he even directed her guitar tone

The pop icon died before Orianthi got the chance to play live with him but the intensity of the rehearsals left a lasting impression on the Aussie guitar phenom

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Miles Teller can't wait for Michael Jackson biopic

Miles Teller is "excited" for 'Michael' to hit cinemas next year as he has always been fascinated by the King of Pop.

Evening Standard

Lisa Marie Presley memoir reveals Michael Jackson was 'still a virgin' when they got together

Presley's memoir unveils surprising details about her relationship with the King of Pop

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