Michael Jackson biopic sparks record streaming surge

The Michael Jackson biopic has triggered a major increase in streams for the singer's music catalog. Jackson's solo tracks achieved a new career high last week according to Billboard data. The film continues its strong box office run despite mixed reviews.

The biopic Michael has lifted Jackson's music to new streaming heights. His solo work reached 137.5 million official on-demand streams in the United States during the week of April 24-30. That figure marked a 146 percent jump from his prior peak and included 55.9 million song clicks, topping the previous record of 53.7 million from 2019.

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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael launched to a projected $95 million to $100 million U.S. debut and $200 million globally, marking a major win for Lionsgate despite a 38% Rotten Tomatoes critics score. Audiences gave it a 96% approval rating, praising Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of the singer. The film ends in 1988, avoiding later abuse allegations due to legal constraints from a settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler.

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time after earning $911.9 million worldwide. It edges past the 2018 Freddie Mercury film Bohemian Rhapsody, which grossed $910 million.

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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has surpassed 900 million dollars in worldwide box office earnings. The film from Lionsgate is now the studio's highest grossing release ever.

Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, more than 43 years after its debut. The track surged thanks to renewed interest from the ongoing biopic Michael.

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The Essential Michael Jackson holds the number one position on the U.K. Official Albums Chart for a second consecutive week. The greatest hits collection continues to draw renewed interest following the release of a Michael biopic.

Lionsgate executives shared updates on a sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic during a quarterly earnings call. They expressed strong confidence in the project and noted significant pre-shot footage.

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Justin Bieber recorded his biggest streaming day of the year following his Coachella headline performance. U.S. streams of his music reached 24.6 million on April 12, according to Luminate data. Spotify reported a 250 percent global increase on the platform.

 

 

 

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