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The success of “Michael” is translating off-screen. Michael Jackson’s already record-breaking music has surpassed its own streaming numbers. In the week of April 24-30, also the week of the film’s premiere, Jackson’s solo music discography registered a collective 137.5 million official on-demand streams, according to data from Luminate obtained by Billboard. This is an increase of 146% from […]
In another win for a non-franchise title, Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic pulled off a moon walk for the ages at the worldwide box office with a record-smashing $97 million domestic opening and $120.4 million foreign launch for a global blast-off of $217.4 million, according to Sunday estimates. Michael, coming in nearly $30 million ahead of expectations, boasts the […]
Sexyy Red’s viral “Just Eat It” moment just hit a major wall after Michael Jackson’s estate publicly shut it down. The controversy picked up steam this week after a studio clip surfaced showing the St. Louis rapper flipping Jackson’s 1982 hit “Beat It” into an explicit remix. However, the response from the King of Pop’s camp was swift. In a statement to Billboard on February 12, a spokesperson for […]
Lionsgate has released the trailer for “Michael,” Antoine Fuqua‘s upcoming biopic chronicling the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The teaser will make its theatrical debut ahead of “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson. The trailer opens with the iconic singer in the studio with Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson), […]
Jackie and Marlon Jackson are celebrating The Jacksons’ 50th anniversary with a tour that honors their late brother Tito Jackson, who passed away in 2024. Their upcoming concert at Yaamava’ Theater marks a milestone in music history and reflects their enduring bond. The brothers discuss their global influence, generational fan base, and iconic hits like […]
As she gears up for her second Coachella performance, GloRilla opened up to BET.com about her stage evolution, healthy habits, and friendship with Rihanna. The Memphis rapper will take the Sahara Stage on April 11, backed by a spicy collaboration with Buldak and a weekend full of fan activations. Glo’s Coachella performance promises to show […]
“MJ The Musical” opens this week at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, bringing the story of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour to life. The production showcases not only Jackson’s iconic hits but also provides an intimate glimpse into his creative process and collaborative genius. Devin Bowles, who stars as Joe Jackson, the […]
28 time Grammy Winner Quincy Jones has died at 91., The multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists. Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side […]
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural pioneer, has passed away at 91, sparking tributes from industry giants like LL Cool J, Victoria Monét, and Reverend Al Sharpton. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s legendary albums Thriller and Off the Wall and organizing the all-star “We Are the World” project, Jones reshaped music and championed […]
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