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LAS VEGAS – First, for those who care, CinemaCon has witnessed the first sneak of Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” and if you’re a hardcore fan, you will be quite happy with the results so far. Jaafar Jackson is at his best on stage playing his uncle and, truth be told, his dance moves are uncanny.

Michael,” an upcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson that seems guaranteed to spark conversation, debuted a dazzling first look at CinemaCon during Lionsgate’s presentation to theater owners. The sweeping footage starts as hysterical fans scream along to Jackson as he owns the stage, flashing between performances of hits like “Man in the Mirror, “Thriller” and Jackson 5’s classic rendition of “ABC” on “American Bandstand.” The movie, which will feature over 30 songs and recreate many of his iconic concerts, promises to be a sweeping look at the musician’s life, including the emotional toll that being a superstar took on the shy and private man behind the moonwalk.

Kurt Cobain are mourning his death 30 years later, with many honoring his musical legacy and impact on pop culture. The ‘Nirvana’ frontman passed away on April 5th, 1994, and his daughter Frances Bean Cobain has shared an emotional tribute, opening up about her grief.Katherine Jackson claps back at Michael Jackson’s son, Bigi Jackson, amid their legal battleSelena Quintanilla’s husband remembers her on the 29th anniversary of her death; ‘Her light shines on’Kurt Cobain’s daughter and Tony Hawk’s son got married: Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk’s wedding“I wish I could’ve known my Dad.

Michael Jackson’s children Prince, 27, Paris, 25, and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket), 21, made headlines yesterday when they reunited for a red carpet-appearance for the first time in years. The trio came together in London, England, at the opening of “MJ: The Musical,” looking chic and formal.

Michael Jackson’s children came together today in London, England, for a rare red carpet appearance at “MJ: The Musical.” Prince, 27, Paris, 25, and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket), 21, posed together at the opening, looking chic and formal. Their reunion comes amid Bigi’s legal battle with their grandma, Katherine Jackson.Paris is no stranger to red carpets, and in 2022, she and Prince attended the 75th annual Tony Awards, and the opening night of “MJ” The Michael Jackson Musical.

filed by Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, show that the 93-year-old matriarch is trying to tap into funds from Michael’s estate to challenge a $600 million music catalog deal.Katherine’s side argues that the estate should cover her $500,000 legal fees, while Bigi disagrees.“… it seems clear to [Katherine] that the Executors are holding all of the assets in the Estate in order to keep control over them, and to avoid the more liberal distribution requirements of the Trust,” says a new complaint filed by Katherine’s attorney, according to People.But close family sources say this is not really about Bigi, now 22, trying to deny his grandmother anything.Rather, it’s about trying to wean the extended family off Michael’s legacy.“Bigi isn’t going against his grandmother. Bigi is really trying to protect his grandmother in the same manner that Michael did, which is to protect her from the Jacksons!” a longtime family associate told The Post.“It’s the same s–t,” the associate said, alleging that some relatives get money from the trust via soft-hearted Katherine.

Michael Jackson, has taken another dramatic turn as Katherine Jackson, the matriarch of the Jackson family, fires back at her grandson, Bigi Jackson, amidst dispute.Just days after Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, raised objections in a court filing to his grandmother’s use of funds from Michael Jackson’s estate to cover her legal fees in a dispute with the estate’s executors over the sale of the singer’s catalog to Sony, Katherine Jackson has filed a blunt response.In a filing dated March 20th, Katherine Jackson alleges that the estate’s executors are too conservative with managing the estate’s finances, claiming they have enough resources to cover the expenses she is requesting, as shown in documents obtained by PEOPLE.According to the filing, Katherine Jackson contends, “it seems clear to [Katherine] that the Executors are holding all of the assets in the Estate in order to keep control over them, and to avoid the more liberal distribution requirements of the Trust.”Michael Jackson’s son Bigi takes grandmother to court over estate disputeSony might buy Michael Jackson’s music catalog for about $900 millionMichael Jackson biopic: Miles Teller to play the singer’s attorney John BrancaKatherine Jackson’s main argument is that the estate has ample resources to cover the costs of her legal fees. She believes that the estate’s current value, estimated at $1.5 billion, is more than enough to justify the allocation of funds for her legal expenses. However, she feels that the executors are unwilling to provide the necessary financial support, which she believes is unwarranted.Attorneys representing Katherine Jackson argue that covering her legal fees would not detriment creditors or the estate itself.

Angelique Jackson The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross. Other new cast members of the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project include Jessica Sula (“Split”) as La Toya Jackson; Liv Symone (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick (“Robot Chicken”) as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones (“The Other Two,” “How to Die Alone”) as Jackson’s trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson (“Insecure”) as industry icon Quincy Jones. “Michael,” from director Antoine Fuqua, is currently in production and has added a slew of stars in recent weeks.

Michael Jackson’s son, Bigi, has taken his grandmother to court in an attempt to prevent her from using funds from his father’s estate as part of a legal battle.Bigi – whose legal name is Prince Michael Jackson III, and is also known as Blanket – has requested that Katherine Jackson be prevented from using the funds to finance her legal battle against executors.Attorneys have said that Katherine’s legal services requests do not benefit the estate, so a judge should not approve them (per USA Today).It comes after reports emerged last week that the late pop legend’s son was filing a legal injunction against his grandmother.The filing was thought to be in response to Katherine’s opposition of the recent landmark deal the estate made with Sony to sell half of Michael’s music catalogue for $600million (£475million).The deal is expected to be the biggest-ever valuation of an artist’s music assets, with sources valuing it at between $1.2billion and $1.5billion in total (£950million – £1.19billion).Bigi previously claimed that he and Katherine presented their arguments against the deal, but ultimately the court ruled against them – which seemingly brought the legal issue to a close.However, a filing states that “despite the expense and long odds, Katherine decided to pursue an appeal.”The court filing said the Sony deal was “of paramount significance to Bigi, both financially and personally”, who has decided to move on from the court dispute.Katherine had previously told the court that Michael never wanted his music catalogue to be sold.Last week, Billboard reported that Katherine Jackson has received more than $55million (£43.5million) since the singer’s death in June 2009, according to claims from Michael Jackson’s estate

Michael Jackson’s estate, his son Bigi Jackson, also known as Blanket, has taken an unexpected step by filing against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson. The 22-year-old son of the pop icon contested the use of estate funds to support Katherine’s legal battle against the executors.In documents obtained by PEOPLE, Bigi asserts that Katherine Jackson should not be allowed to draw from Michael Jackson’s estate to finance her legal challenges against the estate’s executors, John Branca and John McClain.

Two members of the Jackson family are in a bitter legal battle over Michael Jackson’s estate!

sell nearly half of Michael’s music catalog for $600 million.But this month, the judge sided with the executors and allowed them to use the late star’s money for the deal.According to TMZ, Katherine wants to appeal this decision, but Bigi doesn’t because he reportedly believes that she’ll lose. Bigi is the heir of his father’s money, and also does not want Michael’s estate paying for Katherine’s legal bills.Bigi, who arrived via surrogate in 2002, is one of the “Thriller” singer’s three children. Michael also shared son Prince, 27, and daughter Paris, 25, with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, 65.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer “Michael,” the splashy forthcoming biopic about Michael Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua, has added actor Laura Harrier in a key role. Harrier, of “BlacKkKlansman” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” fame, will portray pioneering female music executive Suzanne de Passe in the Lionsgate project. De Passe was a creative assistant to Motown founder Berry Gordy, and is credited with convincing Gordy to sign The Jackson 5 to his label.

Angelique Jackson The Jackson 5 have found their harmony once again for the upcoming biopic “Michael” from director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar winning producer Graham King. After a worldwide search led filmmakers to cast Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger Michael, fans have been eagerly waiting to see who would round out the rest of the Jackson family. The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, is currently in production.

Jaafar Jackson is hard at work at his highly-anticipated new Michael Jackson biopic!

Jordan Moreau The first look at the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been released, and it recreates one of the singer’s most iconic outfits. Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays the King of Pop in “Michael,” which releases in theaters on April 18, 2025. The film is now in production.

Michael Jackson estate and Sony Music, that alleged the label had released songs by a Jackson impersonator, has been settled after eight years.Back in 2014, Jackson fan Vera Serova filed a class-action lawsuit against Sony Music, the Jackson estate and producers.They claimed that three cuts on the late singer’s posthumous 2010 album ‘Michael’ – ‘Monster’ (featuring 50 Cent), ‘Keep Your Head Up’ and ‘Breaking News’ – were sold as official Jackson recordings, despite multiple accusations that they’d been sung by someone else.In 2010, Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson claimed that “some of the tracks on the album are fake”. His sister LaToya Jackson said: “It doesn’t sound like him.” Taryll Jackson, Jackson’s nephew, also commented on how the songs had been made in a “sneaky and sly” fashion.Some Jackson fans have long disputed the assertion that the tracks actually feature the artist’s vocals.Last month, ‘Monster’, ‘Keep Your Head Up’ and ‘Breaking News’ were all removed from the ‘Michael’ album on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.In a statement, a spokesperson for Jackson’s official website confirmed that the songs were no longer available online, but claimed the move “had nothing to do with their authenticity” (via American Songwriter).The message added: “The Estate and Sony Music believe the continuing conversation about the tracks is distracting the fan community and casual Michael Jackson listeners from focusing their attention where it should be, on Michael’s legendary and deep music catalogue.”According to Rolling Stone, the lawsuit finally reached its conclusion yesterday (August 10) in the California Supreme Court.

Paris Jackson has posted a heartfelt tribute to her late father Michael Jackson to mark Father's Day.MORE: Paris Jackson steals the show in stunning white bridesmaid gownThe 24-year-old actress and model took to her Instagram Stories to share a montage of photographs of some of the "most amazing" fathers she's ever known, who naturally included her own dad, as well as her cousin TJ Jackson. The American Horror Stories anthology star was pictured as a child, clad in a sweet red dress as she cuddled up to her late father.WATCH: Paris Jackson breaks silence about mother Debbie RoweShe wrote: "Happy Father's Day to the most amazing fathers I know," tagging several musician friends, as well as her cousin TJ and dad Michael.DISCOVER: Paris Jackson opens up about her current relationship with her mum Debbie RoweTJ, who is a father to four children plus two stepchildren, has been a huge part of Paris' life following the passing of the King of Pop in June 2009.

TMZ first reported.However, the company was later sued by the Jackson family for wrongful death after the King of Pop’s 2009 fatal drug overdose at the age of 50. The international pop star’s mother, Katherine Jackson, 91, filed the lawsuit in 2010, according to ABC News, for hiring Dr. Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and served less than two years of a four-year sentence in connection to the musician’s early death, according to the BBC.

Michael Jackson is about to be the focus of a new biopic.

Michael Jackson biopic is in the works, with Bohemian Rhapsody‘s Graham King on board to produce the film.According to Variety, the forthcoming movie – titled Michael – is being made with the blessing of the Michael Jackson estate. The screenplay is being written by John Logan (Gladiator, Skyfall), who previously worked with King on Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator (2004).John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of Jackson’s estate, will produce the biopic alongside King, who first met the Jackson family in 1981.

Michael Jackson’s legendary life is setting the biopic treatment.

The Graham King produced Michael Jackson biopic project, which is being made with the blessing of the pop legend’s estate, is seeing its worldwide distribution rights snapped up by Lionsgate.

Janet Jackson, 55, got emotional while talking about her sweet son Eissa Al Mana, 5, in her new A&E and Lifetime documentary series Janet. “The biggest change in my life is my son Eissa. He’s my heart, he’s my life,” she said in part 4 of the series, which aired on Jan. 29. “I don’t have as much rehearsal time because I have a son. A beautiful boy!…He’s my heart, he’s my life…I love being a mother, I love my new job,” she also said.

Pulling back the curtain. Janet Jackson is known for being fiercely private, but her new documentary allowed her to address longstanding misconceptions about her family and career.

Janet Jackson is finally premiering tonight, on Lifetime and A&E. Jackson is giving fans an intimate, honest look into her life and untold story. The doc, simply titled after her 1982 debut album, has been in the making for five years. The two-part, four-hour event will feature unseen home videos, archival footage and unfiltered moments with Ms.

Joyce Eliason, Emmy-nominated television writer and producer of TV miniseries and movies, including The Last Don, and The Jacksons: An American Dream, died Monday after a brief illness, according to her agent. She was 87.

Katherine Jackson, 91, was married to her husband, Joe Jackson, for nearly 70 years when he died at the age of 89 in 2018. The two married in 1949 and had ten kids together throughout their union. One of the pair’s children, Brandon David Jackson, sadly died at birth after arriving two months premature. The nine other Jackson children went on to get married and start families, and at 91 years old, Katherine now has 26 grandchildren.

Paris Jackson is opening up about her mental health and past self-harm struggles. On the latest episode of her Facebook Watch series, , the 22-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson reveals that she first began harming herself when she moved in with her grandmother, Katherine Jackson, following her father's death in 2009.«We were very, very healthy,» Paris said of her diet while she was living with her dad.

Blanket Jackson is flying the coop. The youngest son of Michael Jackson has bought his own home in the A-list neighborhood of Calabasas, Calif.