Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's Number Ones has climbed to No. 6 on the Billboard 200, marking his first new top 10 album of the 2020s. The 2003 compilation joins Thriller in the top 10 this week. The rise comes amid strong interest in a recent biopic about the singer.

May 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

James Safechuck, an accuser from the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, issued a message supporting childhood sexual abuse survivors, cautioning that promotion of the biopic Michael could be triggering. Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed criticized the film. Safechuck and Wade Robson are suing Jackson's estate for $400 million.

April 23, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Actress Kat Graham revealed on social media that her scenes as Diana Ross were removed from the upcoming Lionsgate biopic Michael. She attributed the cuts to certain legal considerations. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop.

Paris Jackson has accused her father's estate executors of mishandling the production of the biopic Michael, citing costly reshoots due to a 1994 settlement agreement. The estate defends its management and highlights Paris's substantial benefits from their work. A hearing on estate accounts is set for Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

March 20, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Nia Long spilled on her approach to playing Michael Jackson's mom in the upcoming biopic 'Michael.' Speaking to TMZ in New York City, she revealed channeling grace and love. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film hits theaters April 24.