MICHAEL JACKSON

Published by imprint co-founded by his son, "Letters to Trump" contains correspondence with figures ranging from Michael Jackson to Victor Orban. It will be released April 25.

Former President Donald Trump will release a new book next month that features letters from celebrities and politicians written to him through the years.

Jermaine Jackson's son Jafaar, 26, will play the lead role in the film, simply titled Michael.

Jaafar Jackson said he's "humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life."

The biographical film — which promises "an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man" — will be the 26-year-old singer's first major film role.

Michael Jackson’s 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the King of Pop in the planned biopic “Michael” to be directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Michael Jackson's 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the King of Pop in the planned biopic “Michael” to be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Lionsgate announced Jackson's casting Monday for the film being produced by Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King. Jackson is the second-youngest son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother.

Lisa Marie Presley may have been dubbed a “rock princess," but she staked claim as a singer-songwriter, even as she bore the legacy of her father.

Some believed the couple's infamous kiss at the 1994 MTV VMAs helped consummate the marriage on national television. But Lisa Marie Presley wasn't a fan.

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency.

Miami-Dade police arrested 32-year-old Michael Jackson on Saturday, after accusing him of cutting wires for home surveillance systems and cable television at a Gladeview trailer park just before the new year.

The thrilling conclusion to Lizzie and Kaitlyn’s three-part wine tour in Santa Barbara.

One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.

A new production of “The Wiz” is heading out on a national tour next year before following the yellow brick road to Broadway.

Africa's longest-serving president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, is expected to extend his rule in the oil-rich country despite opposition accusations of voting irregularities.

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Air Force veteran Jennifer-Ruth Green is eyeing an upset in an Indiana U.S. House district that has been Democratically controlled for nearly a century.

A Los Angeles prosecutor says rape allegations by three women against “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson contain some of the same disturbing elements.

Cameron Rising threw for 415 yards, ran for three touchdowns and scampered up the middle for a go-ahead two-point conversion with 48 seconds left in No. 20 Utah’s 43-42 victory over No. 7 Southern California on Saturday night.

“Billie Jean” remains the most streamed Michael Jackson song and “Thriller” is the only music video that has been inducted onto the elite National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. “The release of Thriller redefined Michael Jackson, taking him from teen star to adult superstar, who composed memorable songs, sang beautifully and reached the highest level of on-stage performance,” Nelson George said in the release. The second studio album by Jackson as a solo artist on Epic Records, Thriller captured a record 12 Grammy nominations and a record-setting eight wins. “Michael opened and explored emotional depths and pushed the boundaries of sonic innovation on Thriller,” John Branca and John McClain, Jackson’s estate executors, proclaimed in the news release. “In the process, he breached destructive barriers in the music industry and literally united the world through his music: there isn’t a place on this planet that hasn’t been exhilarated by the music of Michael Jackson.

The "Ozark" star said he and fellow child actor Ricky Schroder nearly ran Jackson over while filming the NBC sitcom "Silver Spoons."

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Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album.

The MTV Video Music Awards later this month will have not one emcee but three, with rap stars LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow all set to anchor the ceremony.

The oldest Magellanic penguin at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens has died at the age of 40.

"Men in Black" franchise director Barry Sonnenfeld told Insider that Jackson wanted to be in the sequel, but he had a specific request.

The two deputies were chasing a suspect in a stolen vehicle when he opened fire, striking both of them.

One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.

“MJ,” the hit-filled Broadway musical about the King of Pop, got a huge bump at the box office after nabbing four Tony Awards and getting valuable exposure in front of millions during its electric telecast performance.

Broadway has its groove back, said Tonys host Ariana DeBose at an exuberant ceremony seeking to illustrate just that sentiment.

In his first Broadway role, the Maryland native hits it big, in the title role of the musical “MJ.”

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To keep up with the Kardashians for the past two weeks, you would’ve had to hang out at a Los Angeles courthouse.

Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.

The world knows the city of Selma, Alabama, as a historic beacon in the struggle for voting rights.

Sketches by Dr. Seuss that have never been published will see the light of day in a series of books being written and illustrated by a diverse group of up-and-coming authors and artists.

“I can make the shape, but what is the intention and the attitude behind that? The people who worked with Michael and danced with him understand that,” the choreographer says of creating the Broadway musical.

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Snoop Dogg says he won’t let the big Super Bowl stage rattle his nerves.

A biopic about Michael Jackson is in the works from Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King and “Gladiator” screenwriter John Logan.

Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements.

A Canadian man said during an online talk show that he couldn't let his 7-year-old daughter get vaccinated — so he's keeping her from her mother.

The Fox News personality clearly couldn't think of anything substantive to say and so insisted the House speaker was actually Michael Jackson.

Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at age 93 after a long career in which she teamed with her husband on songs including “The Way We Were."

Get your home organized for the New Year.

Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died.

He started off wanting to be a star soccer player, but instead Rauw Alejandro has become a breakout Latin music sensation.

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

An actor charged with storming the Capitol as a member of the Oath Keepers nearly talked his way into remaining in jail after his former attorney told a judge that the actor was challenging the court’s jurisdiction.

Prosecutors said James Beeks, who played Judas in a Jesus Christ Superstar production and also works as a Michael Jackson impersonator, can be seen in photos and videos from Jan. 6 wearing the jacket.

The Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles will be renamed Crypto.

Alzheimer’s, at least in my mother’s case, is characterized by an inability to soak in gratitude for the present moment. (DAB)Fear and Confusion, decisive clues:When Mom’s symptoms began, no one noticed it at first. When the symptoms began to affect her daily life the doctors seemed clueless. There is strong indication that even if you inherit the gene for Alzheimer’s, ‘you do not have to turn it on’ (Awakening from Alzheimer’s with Peggy Starlin). Facts instead of Fear: Alzheimer’s has become a fear that stalks the modern world.

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to hold quarterback Dak Prescott out of their game at Minnesota because of a strained right calf muscle.

Drake and Michael Jackson are not peers and we need to stop acting like they are. Fat Joe, rapper and former mentor to Drake, claimed that Drake was the “Michael Jackson” of this generation during a livestream last year. “I think the key difference between him and Drake, is [that] Michael influenced people with his music and Drake influences people to make fun of him,” Macira said. When Drake puts out new music, fans can access it through Youtube, Apple Music, Spotify and physical records, all of which contribute to his music sales. Featured image “Michael Jackson Star on Hollywood Blvd.” by ricardodiaz11 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Stella McCartney’s virus-conscious show was shown to a fraction of the normal Paris audience.

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A criminal conviction may be able to do to R. Kelly’s music what years of allegations couldn’t.

Last week, six members of the Nine Trey Gangsters (NTG) national criminal organization pleaded guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organization (RICO) conspiracy charges. “The Department will continue to bring to justice the leaders and most violent members of dangerous criminal enterprises like the Nine Trey Gangsters,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. In those roles they were responsible for overseeing all the members below them and reporting up to the gang’s national leadership. In this role, Asberry was responsible for collecting dues form the gang’s members and overseeing the gang’s meetings or “nines.”Michael Jackson, aka “MJ,” held the rank of “Third Floor” in the gang’s hierarchy. He was responsible for planning “wars” or conflicts with rival gangs and providing weapons to other NTG members.

Love On, Kashief Lindo's first album in nine years, will be released on October 1 by Heavy Beat Records, produced by his father Willie Lindo.

Former CBS Records boss Walter Yetnikoff has died at age 87.

Forty years after its founding, MTV is relaunching.

Chance the Rapper is bringing a secret concert filmed four years ago to the big screen next month.

WASHINGTON — Newcomer Myles Frost has been tapped in as a replacement to Ephraim Skyes to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming jukebox musical feature film “MJ.”Veteran star Skyes was originally slated to play Jackson in “MJ,” but due to the schedule conflict following the Covid-19 pandemic delays — Skyes stepped out from the feature film. “It’s with a heavy heart that I depart ‘MJ,’” Sykes said in a statement. “This year has brought a lot of change and opportunity, and although it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to an iconic role and production, I look forward to what is to come.”“Thank you to the ‘MJ’ team, and congratulations to Myles. I can’t wait to see you shine as the King of Pop and for us all to celebrate the return of Broadway.”As per a media report, Frost was roped in the musical following a long search for a performer who could “convincingly play” the “King of Pop,” one of those performers who could hit the right notes while also believably pulling off the singer’s elaborate dances.

June 25, 2021 makes 12 years since Michael Jackson passed away.  International  reggae artist, Kashief Lindo pays his respect

Paris Jackson has revealed she suffers long-term anxiety and trauma from enduring countless camera clicks from paparazzi since she was a child.

A Confederate monument that was stolen and became the object of an odd ransom scheme is back in an Alabama cemetery where it once stood.

A Confederate monument that was stolen and became the object of an odd ransom scheme is back in an Alabama cemetery where it stood for nearly 130 years — now glued to the ground for good measure — but who took the chair remains in dispute. A Louisiana man charged in the odd disappearance of the chair-shaped monument surrendered to authorities Wednesday in what his lawyer called his first trip to the city where the alleged theft occurred. Free on $30,000 bail after spending a couple hours in jail, Jason Warnick stood silently at a news conference as his attorney, Michael Kennedy, said the man was innocent of taking the chair, a monument to Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Radio Garden, which began in 2016, saw its usage boosted by as much as 750 percent during parts of the pandemic.

“Hadestown,” the brooding musical about the underworld, has set its Broadway reopening date on Sept. 2, jumping ahead of such megahits as “Hamilton” and “Wicked” to position itself as the first show to welcome audiences on Broadway since the pandemic.

A woman testified that she was five years into a relationship with actor Danny Masterson when he began having sex with her while she slept, as he often did.

Police in Alabama have issued an arrest warrant for a man in connection with the bizarre theft of a Confederate monument that was taken from an Alabama cemetery and found in Louisiana.

A woman testified that she was slipping in and out of consciousness on a night 18 years ago when she said actor Danny Masterson raped her.

Janet Jackson’s ensembles she wore in the “Scream” music video opposite of her brother Michael Jackson are among the items up for bid in a three-day auction.

The IRS inflated the value of Jackson's assets and image at the time of his death, resulting in a much higher tax bill for his heirs.

Many Broadway productions are scrambling to resume ticket sales in the coming days to welcome theater-goers this fall after city and state leaders have green-lit a reopening of the Great White Way at full capacity.

A U.S. tax court has handed a major victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in a years-long battle.

A judge has dismissed the lawsuit of a man who alleged that Michael Jackson sexually abused him as a boy.

Prince, Beyonce and Lady Gaga performing in past Super Bowl Halftime shows. In the last 30 years, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured some of the hottest superstar performers including Prince, Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Here's a look at 11 of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime moments:1993 — Michael JacksonThe Prince of Pop's performance at the 1993 Super Bowl has been lauded as one of the greatest halftime performances of all time. Following the incident, the NFL announced that MTV, which had produced the halftime show, would not be involved in Super Bowl halftime shows in the future. In the 40-year history of the Super Bowl, it had never rained during a halftime performance.

The story of Woody Allen's notorious relationship with Mia Farrow and their family is set to be explored in a four-part documentary on HBO. Directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, Oscar-nominated documentarians, the series titled "Allen v. Farrow" delves deep into one of Hollywood's most public scandals — the accusation that Allen had sexually abused his then 7-year-old adopted daughter Dylan. In the bitter custody battle that followed it was revealed that Allen had been having a relationship with Farrow's adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn. HBO will debut the first episode in the series on Feb. 21, with new installments airing on subsequent Sundays. The series is reminiscent of HBO's involvement in the Michael Jackson documentary "Leaving Neverland," as both were shot in secret.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch seen in an undated photo. Jim BartschMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle. The Wall Street Journal reports the property was sold for $22 million to Burkle, an associate of the late pop star and co-founder of the investment firm Yucaipa Companies. The asking price of the property was $100 million in 2016 then dropped to $67 million a year later. Burkle is the controlling shareholder of Soho House.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMediaThirty-eight years ago, Michael Jackson released his groundbreaking “Thriller” album, and the music world has never been the same. A year later, he released the Thriller video, which broke barriers and instantly became the most-watched music video ever. Jackson’s 1983 performance of “Billie Jean,” during the celebration of Motown’s 25th Anniversary, earned him an Emmy nomination and a telephone call from Fred Astaire. Today, artists young and old are still trying to copy Jackson’s blueprint for success, and most still revere him. “Everyone experiences these physical transformations in their bodies and new, unfamiliar, sexual thoughts in their minds.

Filmed on location in Rotterdam, Netherlands, director Mitchell Habermehl and co-directed by Jemere himself, delivered a reggae infused video version on Michael Jackson Bad Video. Its definitely a tribute to Michael Jackson explained JemereTheres 2 gangs which is Cool Crew VS Bad Crew. Im the head of the Cool Crew and Crim is the head of Bad Crew. I run into trouble at the beginning, I have a confrontation with Crim and his Bad Crew which leads to a face off between his and my crew in a garage. A family affair, Cool & Bad video features cameos by Spanky (Son of Peetah Morgan) & Esh Morgan (Son of Mojo Morgan), premieres, Friday, February 28th at noon on popular entertainment platform THE TROPIXS.

From 1986 to 2011, Oprah Winfrey says she interviewed more than 37,000 people on her talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Winfrey said she started to see a thread among her subjects including even presidents Barack Obama and George Bush and singer Beyonce. "I practice this thing called mindfulness every day, which means really just staying present in the moment," Winfrey said. Winfrey, along with billionaire Ray Dalio and singer Lady Gaga all swear by a technique called Transcendental Meditation (TM). Being present is so important to Winfrey that in 2011, her last year on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," she brought in a TM teacher for her production team to learn the technique.

In Search of Inspiration: Berry Gordy Jr.By Spence Finlayson NASSAU, Bahamas Imagine a world without Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles and The Four Tops. You have just imagined a world without Berry Gordy Jr. I grew up in the Bahamas []

In Search of Inspiration: Berry Gordy Jr.By Spence Finlayson NASSAU, Bahamas Imagine a world without Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles and The Four Tops. You have just imagined a world without Berry Gordy Jr. I grew up in the Bahamas []

He was booked into the Broward County Jail as John Smith even though he told Wilton Manors police he was Michael Jackson, but whatever his name, witnesses just referred to him as that naked guy on a bicycle.

A white actor was cast as Michael Jackson for a TV movie, Oprah loses weight and wins big and the other stories that made headlines this week. CBSN's Jennifer Zabasajja reports.

A TV movie is receiving criticism because the actor cast as the King of Pop is white. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on the controversy.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Santa Barabara, California is on sale for $100M.

Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a cat that says "hey," a sleeping pig waking up for a cookie and an EMT reviving the art of dancing while driving. Plus, 17-year-old Brett Nichols conquers his high school talent show with a precise Michael Jackson dance routine to "Billie Jean." To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE