January 01 : Janet shares a 19 minutes video of rehearsal/backstage footage from her two last concerts. At the end of the video she reveals with a big smile : “I feel that we had an incredible 2025 but I think everybody is in for a treat in 2026 and I can’t wait”. Later, she shares new pics : “Happy New Year! Have a blessed 2026! I love u”.
Bobby Ross Avila shares a new pic with Janet on his Instagram page : “Bringing in the New Year “2026” with my Jan Jan!”
Welcome to the Year of Michael : “As the clock struck midnight in parts of the world and while New Year’s Eve celebrations were still echoing elsewhere, Universal Pictures and Lionsgate quietly ignited something electric. A short teaser appeared online with a bold, confident message: “Welcome to the year of Michael.” Universal, Lionsgate, GK Films, Prince & Jaafar share the new teaser on their social medias.
“Adding to the excitement, Japan received something extra. Alongside the teaser, a new poster surfaced showing Jaafar Jackson, who portrays his uncle in the film, striking Michael’s iconic feet point on a massive stadium stage. The image is striking, confident, and instantly recognizable to any longtime fan.”
LaToya shares a video of MJ performing Dangerous at the 1995 VMA’s : “I can watch this over and over and over again!!! The greatest! Happy New Year guys! goat #MichaelJackson #kingofpop #mjfans #instagood #HappyNewYear2026”
January 03 : Janet celebrates Eissa’s 9th birthday. She posts this message on her social medias : “To my beautiful heart and soul, may God continue to bless you and keep you close ALWAYS. Happy Birthday Baby”
MJ Estate shares the new biopic teaser : “How excited are you for April? #MichaelMovie”
Paris Jackson on Insta : “getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect. a few years in it all got very very hard. for what felt like an eternity. and i didn’t have the same survival skills i was used to having to cope. i had to learn to live life on life’s terms. treatment resistant major depressive disorder is a bitch. so is CPSTD. and OCD. if you’ve got this shit, or anything of the sort, you’re not alone. hang in there and if no one’s told you they love you today, i love you.”
January 05 : Rumour: A New MICHAEL Biopic Trailer to Play During the Super Bowl : “Rumors are heating up across social media this morning that the new official trailer for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, MICHAEL, could debut during Super Bowl LIX on February 8. The speculation began with The Beyond Reporter on X (formerly Twitter), and fans have since taken to their own social platforms to share the exciting possibility.”
January 08 : LaToya shares an old video : “On a Throwback Thursday!
Me and @RuPaul having a little scene in a scene. Love you Ru @RuPaulsDragRace TBThursday #tbt #mood #rupaul #rupaulsdragrace #instagood #love #latoyajackson”
January 09 : The Biggest Michael Jackson Music Leak Since 2014: What Happened, Who Had Access, and Where Is the Estate? “In the past few days, the Michael Jackson world has experienced something few ever thought they would witness on this scale again: a massive, uncontrolled leak of unreleased songs, demos, alternate versions, and studio snippets”
January 10 : Paris attends The Cut Golden Globes Brunch held at The EDITION in West Hollywood, California. Later that day, she attends Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios Celebrate Awards Season 2026 at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles, California.
January 13 : Permanent MICHAEL Display Installed at New Shanghai Hoyts Cinema : “A brand-new tribute to Michael Jackson has appeared in China. The newly opened Hoyts Cinema at Shanghai’s Qianwan Incity MEGA has unveiled a dedicated Michael Movie display, celebrating the enduring legacy of the King of Pop on the big screen.”
Janet shares pictures from her December concerts :
“Missing you already Photos: @solaimanfazel
Wardrobe Design & Styling: @robertbehar & @laureltcanyon
Shoes: @salomon
Makeup: @prestonmakeup
Hair: @chrisriosbeauty, @iamdavontae & @theurbanmeet, Wig by @shlomimorwigs”
January 14 : MJ Estate Submits $106,000 Legal Bill to Paris Jackson as Court Fight Intensifies : “The legal standoff between Paris Jackson and the executors of the Michael Jackson Estate has taken another sharp turn, with the Estate now seeking to recover more than $106,000 in legal fees from Michael’s daughter. On Friday, January 9, co-executors John Branca and John McClain filed court documents detailing the costs they say were incurred while responding to Paris’s recent court actions. According to the filing, the Estate accumulated approximately $94,000 in past legal expenses, along with an additional $21,000 earmarked for anticipated future fees, bringing the total to six figures.”
The 2026 Ruling: Why the Court Rejected Frank Cascio’s “Duress” Against the Michael Jackson Estate : “In a decisive victory for the Michael Jackson Estate this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Los Angeles Superior Court dealt a fatal blow to the narrative constructed by Frank Cascio. Judge Michael E. Whitaker issued a tentative ruling that not only remands the case to arbitration but surgically dissects and rejects the accuser’s central claim: that he was a helpless victim of corporate attorneys. The most revealing aspect of this decision lies in Judge Whitaker’s textual justification. In dismantling Frank Cascio’s victimization, the magistrate was surgical: “The immense pressure described by the Plaintiff [Cascio] came from his own family, not from the Petitioners [Estate] or their attorneys.”
Attorney Howard King : Cascio Kids Deserve $200M From MJ Estate!!!
Jackson Attorney Insists It’s Extortion : King explained Aldo’s breakdown, saying, “These kids are all damaged. One of the children in particular is severely damaged over what happened to him, and it’s only compounded by these ridiculous court proceedings where the estate publicly claims that he’s lying. He’s not lying.” King says the first thing he did when he was retained by the Cascio family in 2024 was record each of the 5 siblings detailing the abuse they claim to have suffered at the hands of Jackson. This allegedly resulted in 10 hours of video testimony.
Siblings Who Say Michael Jackson Molested Them Appear in Court to Fight Arbitration : Frank Cascio, his sister Marie, brothers Aldo and Dominic, and their parents also left the courthouse Wednesday without giving a statement. A follow-up hearing related to sealing documents in the case was set for March 5.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family’ Shows Up in Court for Sex Abuse Settlement Hearing : Four siblings who allege they were abused by Michael Jackson as children were in the courtroom as a judge indicated that they likely won’t be able to sue the King of Pop’s estate due to an earlier settlement. Frank, Aldo, Marie-Nicole and Dominic Cascio, along with their parents, traveled to Los Angeles for a Wednesday (Jan. 14) hearing in their legal battle with the Jackson estate. Along with their brother Eddie, the four Cascio siblings spent much of their childhoods with Jackson and were considered his “second family.” Judge Michael E. Whitaker appeared likely to side with the Jackson estate, writing in a tentative ruling that the evidence submitted by Frank Cascio “does not support his characterization that he was forced to sign the agreement on a take-it-or-leave-it basis.” The judge said he’ll likely shut the door on litigation and order the parties into arbitration, though he wants to think it over some more before issuing a final decision. The Cascio family sat in the courtroom gallery throughout the arguments, and at least one sibling grew visibly emotional during the hearing. Speaking to the press afterward, Geragos said the family made the trip to Los Angeles because they “wanted to see for themselves the estate calling them liars.” Geragos said he’ll appeal if the judge ultimately enters an order compelling arbitration. Another lawyer working with the Cascios, Howard King, told the press that he has 10 hours of sworn video testimony from all five siblings about the alleged abuse. In a 2010 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, for example, the siblings said Jackson was “never” inappropriate with them. And in a 2011 memoir, Frank Cascio wrote, “Michael’s love for children was innocent, and it was profoundly misunderstood.”
Judge Signals Arbitration in Cascio vs. MJ Estate Case :” In short, Wednesday’s hearing did not determine guilt, innocence, or credibility. It did not evaluate evidence or hear testimony about the allegations. What it did signal is that the court believes the agreement Frank Cascio signed still carries legal weight and that this battle is likely to move out of the public courtroom and into private arbitration, away from headlines and public debate.”
TJ Jackson on X : “Those guys are absolute $nakes. My uncle did nothing but try to help them and support their family. When he passed the money stopped so they had to try multiple ways to leach off of him. First fake songs, then supportive books/appearances and now extorting the estate (all this as adults might I add). It’s always about $$$ with them and all these other frauds. Di$gusting. #MJInnocent”
January 15 : Paris attends the Bvlgari Eternal Vimini Rooftop Party in Los Angeles, California.
January 16 : Janet shares a video to promote Project•GD by Gil Duldulao.
Black or White” Reclaimed: Michael Jackson’s Short Film Restored to Its Original Vision
January 17 : Adrian Grant Returns With Can You Feel It: A New Michael Jackson Tribute for a New Era : “Can You Feel It is set for its world premiere in London on 23 May 2026, with the venue still to be announced. The show is also scheduled to tour China from July 2026. Casting is yet to be announced, and ticket information will follow once the London venue is confirmed.”
January 23 : Universal Germany shares a poster of Michael Movie : “Michael Global Fan Celebration. Berlin, Germany. April 10. Details to follow.”
Berlin to Kick Off Michael Premiere with Major Fan Celebration : “Berlin is preparing for a major moment this spring as the international premiere of the Michael biopic, the film celebrating the life of Michael Jackson, will take place in the German capital on April 10, 2026. But this will be far more than a traditional red-carpet screening. The premiere is set to launch several days of fan events and celebrations connected to the film. Producer Graham King revealed the news during the Munich Film Week, with distributor Universal Pictures confirming that actors and mem Labers of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the Berlin event. The city will serve as the starting point for a global spotlight moment around the film.”
Juliano Krue Valdi sits down with Jessica Vilchis from NBC California Live. He talks about his new animated film Arco & how excited he is to be playing young Michael Jackson & says that Jaafar had a big impact on him.
January 24 : Universal and Lionsgate share a new short teaser for Michael movie : “In 3 months: Experience the legend, the legacy, the life. MICHAEL – in theaters and IMAX April 24th. #MichaelMovie”. Prince & Jaafar share the new teaser.
January 27 : LaToya shares pics from her stay in Germany last year : “Back to Germany with friends!”
Universal France and UK share the same visual to promote the event in Berlin on April 10.
January 28 : Paris attends REPUBLIC Collective Artist Reception 2026 at Holloway House in West Hollywood, California.
January 29 : Bryan Loren, Michael Jackson Collaborator and New Jack Swing Pioneer, Dies at 58
Paris attends the 2026 Spotify Best New Artist at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, California.
January 30 : Prince shares an instagram video from The Heal Los Angeles Foundation filmed at Hayvenhurst : “The King of Popcorn has some BIG updates : We are opening up an additional room inside Hayvenhurst! Only two King of Popcorn nights, both happening in August!
Rebbie Jackson makes a surprise appearance at her son’s Austin Brown Pre Grammy party at Dreamland Aviator Nation in Malibu. She dances onstage with Austin.
January 31 : La Toya arrives in Frankfurt, Germany! She is set to attend a fashion show where she will also make her first runway appearance since 1996, walking to “Billie Jean” this Monday.
Paris attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
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