‘A Strange Loop’s Michael R. Jackson And Producer Barbara Whitman On “Widening The Lane” For Broadway: “It’s OK To Be Weird”

Michael Jackson's fans celebrated his life during the 13-year anniversary of his tragic death on June 25, 2009. The star was found at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a cardiac arrest. Although he is remembered for his wonderful talents and performances, Michael did not always have the happiest of lives.

Michael Jackson celebrated his life, 13 years after his tragic death on June 25, 2009. The star was found at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a cardiac arrest. Although he is remembered for his wonderful talents and performances, Michael did not always have the happiest of lives.

Sonic Team head Yuji Naka has confirmed that Michael Jackson created music for Sonic The Hedgehog 3.In a tweet posted today (June 23), Naka – who was also the producer for Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – confirmed a long-running rumour that Michael Jackson created music for the game.“Oh my god, the music for Sonic 3 has changed, even though Sega Official uses Michael Jackson’s music,” said Naka, expressing disappointment over Sega’s decision to change the music of Sonic The Hedgehog 3 for its re-release in Sonic Origins.One of the tracks changed in Sonic Origins is ‘Carnival Night Zone’, one of the songs that Jackson was rumoured to have created. In the below video, you can listen to the new tracks created for Sonic Origins in comparison to their original counterparts in Sonic The Hedgehog 3.Shortly after confirming Jackson’s involvement, Naka shared a picture of Jackson’s Neverland Ranch from above, which he says he took “when we went to his house in his helicopter”.This is a picture taken by me with my camera when we went to his house in his helicopter.

Though it’s too soon to say how Sunday’s Tony Awards will impact box office for the night’s winners and losers, figures for the week leading up to the ceremony show big gains for the multi-nominated (and eventual Best Musical winner) A Strange Loop. The Michael R. Jackson musical filled 98% of its available seats during the week ending June 12, a large gain over the previous week’s 89%.

Paris Jackson and Prince Jackson appeared at the 75th Tony Awards to introduce a performance of MJ the Musical, and even spoke about their late father, Michael.MORE: Paris Jackson steals the show in stunning white bridesmaid gownThe two made a rare public appearance together in support of the hit Broadway musical that was one of the nominees for the award for Best Musical.VIDEO: Paris Jackson gives rare insight into relationship with mother Debbie RoweParis donned a beautiful baby pink dress with off the shoulder straps and lined detailing across the border, while Prince wore a sleek black suit."A lot of people seem to think our dad, Michael Jackson, changed popular music forever. And who are we to disagree?" Prince said enthusiastically.MORE: Paris Jackson opens up about her current relationship with her mum Debbie Rowe"But what a lot of people don't know is that he loved musicals, on film and on stage," then introducing the night's first performance by a nominee.

A Strange Loop, an irreverent, sexually frank work about Blackness and queerness took home the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on Sunday, as voters celebrated Broadway’s most racially diverse season by choosing an envelope-pushing Black voice.

GLAAD, the leading LGBTQ media watchdog group, praised Broadway and last night’s Tony Awards for telling “stories about the lives of LGBTQ people…”

Tony awards in New York on Sunday night. Known as US entertainment’s grand slam, the illustrious acronym EGOT signifies a recipient of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award.

Paris and Prince Jackson, the children of late pop icon Michael Jackson who died in 2009 aged 50, led the stars on the red carpet at the 75th annual Tony Awards last night. The pair were there to support MJ: The Musical which honours their father and some of his world-famous songs and dance moves, and was up for ten awards, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Myles Frost who plays Michael.

By Lisa Richwine(Reuters) - "A Strange Loop," the story of a Black gay man and his mental struggles as a playwright, won the Tony award on Sunday for best new musical as Broadway honored its first season since the long pandemic shutdown. "The Lehman Trilogy," about the rise and fall of investment firm Lehman Brothers, took the best new play honor at a live ceremony held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. "Strange Loop" triumphed over "MJ," a crowd-pleasing musical about Michael Jackson.

Jennifer Hudson, one of the celebrity producers of Broadway’s A Strange Loop, achieved EGOT status tonight when that musical took the Tony Award for Best Musical.

J. Kim Murphy Jennifer Hudson has achieved the rarified status of EGOT with her Tony win for producing “A Strange Loop.”The awards gauntlet lingo of “EGOT” refers to individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony over the course of their careers in entertainment.

Jennifer Hudson is now an EGOT winner. The performer completed the achievement by earning a Tony for producing the hit show,, which won Best Musical during the 75th annual Tony Awards. The latest trophy joins her previous wins, which include an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for, two GRAMMY Awards for Best R&B Album and Best Musical Theater Album as well as a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program for . By joining the coveted list of winners, Hudson became the second Black woman to earn an EGOT after Whoopi Goldberg, who completed hers in 2002.