January 03 : Colman Domingo says he ‘completely’ transforms into Joe Jackson for Michael biopic: ‘I don’t look like myself at all’
Frank Cascio’s lawyer, Howard King, notifies Signature Resolution that Frank and other Respondents intended to assert counterclaims against MJC, Branca and other individuals and entities related to Michael Jackson, including presumably for defamation. Thus, the Respondents have clearly acknowledged through their then-attorney that any affirmative claims they may have against MJC and the released parties under the Agreement must be resolved pursuant to arbitration.
January 04 : Paris attends the Paramount Golden Globe Nominee Celebration at Cipriani Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.
January 07 : Paris Jackson on Instagram : “hi, i’m pk and i’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict. Today marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol. to say that i’m thankful would be a poor euphemism. gratitude hardly scratches the surface. it’s because i’m sober that i get to smile today. i get to make music. i get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. i get to feel heartbreak in all it’s glory. i get to grieve. i get to laugh. i get to dance. i get to trust. i feel the sun on my skin and it’s warm. i’ve found that life keeps happening regardless of whether i’m sober or not, but today i get to show up for it. Here’s a little snapshot of what has been possible because of my sobriety, and my god i can’t believe i almost missed it all.”
January 10 : TJ Jackson : Praying for everyone affected by these historic fires. Be safe everyone.
January 11 : The Jackson Family home Hayvenhurst in the path of the LA Fire
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Friday evening for a portion of the affluent Brentwood area of Los Angeles as the Palisades Fire rapidly spread. The wildfire, the largest in the Los Angeles region, posed a threat to landmarks such as the Getty Center and extended into parts of the Brentwood and Encino neighborhoods. Authorities ordered evacuations in Encino, leading to the closure of Hayvenhurst Avenue on Friday night. Notably, Hayvenhurst Avenue is home to the iconic Jackson family estate, purchased in 1971 for $250,000 and affectionately named “Hayvenhurst.” The Jackson family resided there for decades, with the remaining members moving out around 2010-2011 to the Calabasas area. Since then, the estate has been used for charity events hosted by Prince Jackson.
Paris Jackson on Instagram : “Do you know someone who lost everything in the fires and is staying in Santa Barbara this weekend? Tell them to come to All Saints this Sunday 2-4 pm to pick up clothing, toiletries, toys, etc. from our donation drive 84 Eucalyptus Lane Please share”.
January 12 : MJ Estate : He thrilled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with his performances as the lead in @mjthemusical. He originated the lead role in MJ the Musical on Broadway and became the youngest to win a Tony Award as lead actor in a musical. And he reprised that role on the West End since it’s opening at the Prince Edward Theater last year. Last night’s magical performance was his last in the role as he spreads his wings and flies to his next adventure.
January 14 : ‘Rock With You’ music video upgraded : The Estate of Michael Jackson recently made a surprising move by giving one of his classic music videos, “Rock With You,” a visual upgrade. The video is now available on YouTube with a higher resolution option, labeled as “4K.” While this unexpected update caught fans off guard, it raises an interesting question: could this be a sign of more updates to come? Perhaps the Estate is planning to remaster all of Michael Jackson’s iconic short films in preparation for the upcoming biopic.
January 16 : Regarding the Safechuck/Robson lawsuit against the MJJ companies, the judge has ordered a trial date of November 23, 2026. Next hearing is on March 14, 2025.
January 17 : Prince Jackson attends Erbil Gunasti’s birthday.
January 18 : Update on Hayvenhurst : “The Palisades Fire has now burned 23,713 acres over the course of 10 days and is 39% contained. Firefighters have made significant progress, and the Jackson family home on Hayvenhurst Avenue is no longer in the evacuation zone and has been deemed safe. Efforts to further contain the fire continue as crews monitor weather conditions and remaining hotspots.”
January 24 : Michael Jackson Biopic Needs Major Reshoots After Discovery of Past Legal Agreement with Molestation Accuser: Report
A source close to the production tells PEOPLE Jan. 24, “The Michael Jackson biopic is not in total chaos. The inflammatory headlines about the moving halting are simply not true. The film is moving forward, and reshoots are happening in March.”
January 30 : Joseph David Jones on Filming New Michael Jackson Biopic!
February : After their former attorney, Howard King, notified Signature Resolution of Frank’s and the Does’ intention to pursue counterclaims against MJC, one of its Officers and other thirdparty beneficiaries of the Agreement in the Arbitration, Respondents replaced King with their current attorney, Mark Geragos.Since taking over the representation of Respondents in this dispute, Attorney Geragos has menacingly warned that his clients are poised to file a public lawsuit in court against one of the Officers of MJC and Co-Executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson and the attorneys involved in the Agreement, who are third party beneficiaries of the Agreement for declaratory relief (a claim
unquestionably subject to arbitration), defamation (based on alleged statements by in the capacity as Co-Executor of the Estate), and a claim for a so-called “cover-up” against the Officer and Co- Executor of the Estate of Michael Jackson and the attorneys involved in the Agreement, the firm of
Kinsella Holley and Branca’s firm, Ziffren Brittenham. Since there is no such cause of action, attorney Geragos stated that the “cover-up” claim would be in the form of causes of action for negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Geragos reduced Respondents’ previous outlandish demand for $213 Million to $44 Million, which Geragos demanded on behalf of Respondents be paid in order to avoid a public lawsuit including Respondents’ scurrilous and
fabricated claims.
February 02 : The Heal Los Angeles Foundation shares new pics of Prince : “In response to the recent LA wildfires and their impact on our Loreto School family, we dedicated a day to lifting spirits. Thanks to our incredible partners at
@HardRock LA, the entire school including students, teachers, and staff enjoyed a special meal together”.
Paris and Justin Long attend the 6th Jam For Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party Presented By Live Nation at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
February 03 : Janelle Monáe Electrifies the Grammys with Thrilling Tribute to Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
February 13 : Prince celebrates his 28th birthday.
February 15 : Janet & the Kids perform the 10th concert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. Katherine attends the show with Yashi Brown. They pose for pictures backstage with Marcus Holmlund.
February 20 : Be aware and prepared: Mockumentary part 2 lands next month
Last May, we told you that Dan Reed, the bold mastermind behind Leaving Neverland, was working on a sequel—he was even spotted filming during court proceedings in Los Angeles last year. Now, it seems Reed and Channel 4 couldn’t wait for the trial to wrap up (or maybe they already know it won’t end well for Safechuck and Robson), so they’ve decided to air Leaving Neverland 2 on March 18—choosing not to wait for the final verdict in 2026!
‘Leaving Neverland’ Sequel ‘Surviving Michael Jackson’ Set for March
February 21 : Bigi celebrates his 23rd birthday.
February 23 : “Extra’s” Mona Kosar Abdi and Adam Glassman spoke with Colman, who opened up on the Michael Jackson biopic. It was recently reported that the biopic release date was being pushed back. Colman, who plays Michael’s father Joe Jackson, said, “At some point, it’ll come out.” “I don’t know anything more about that,” Domingo added. “That’s literally all I know. I feel like people want more than I actually know, and I’m like, ‘Should I come up with a lie?’” Colman is confident that the movie is “going to be amazing.”
February 25 : CinemaCon announces a”studio special presentation” by Lionsgate at their convention in Las Vegas on April 1st. Most people think it will be the “Michael” mobie trailer.
February 26 : ‘Leaving Neverland’ Sequel ‘Surviving Michael Jackson’ to Premiere on YouTube in U.S.
March 01 : At a seminar of Brad Buxer and Michael Prince in Paris. Brad plays a phone conversation where MJ is beat boxing what he wants to hear on the song « In the back ». All the melody was in his head from the beginning . MJ tells Brad : « I need that! »
Brett Barnes on X : Hey @DailyMailUK, please remove the photo of me that you have used in your article. Do your due diligence in future. You are causing irreparable harm to me so please don’t force me to explore my legal options.
Jaafar is a guest of Colman Domingo at the CHANEL and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner held at The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills. Nia Long shares a new pic with Jaafar : “I can’t wait for the world to see this beautiful, talented, and humble soul @jaafarjackson as MICHAEL JACKSON. He is amazing!!! Whew!!! Thank you @kingofbingo for bringing us together again. #celebrationforColmanDomingo #themichaeljacksonmovie
Paris and Macaulay Culkin attend MPTF’s 23rd Annual Night Before at Fox Studio in Los Angeles.
March 02 : Paris attends Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California.
March 04 : Leaving Neverland 2’ Trailer: Sequel Follows James Safechuck & Wade Robson’s Fight For Justice After Accusing Michael Jackson Of Sexual Assault
Paris attends the “Le Grand Diner du Louvre” during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025/2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
March 05 : Paris attends the Stella McCartney Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
March 06 : Paris attends the Chloe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Tennis Club de Paris in Paris, France.
March 08 : Paris attends the Vivienne Westwood Fall RTW 2025 fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week held at Pavillon Cambon in Paris, France.
Prince attends the Sydney Opening Night Of “MJ The Musical” at Lyric Theatre, Star City in Sydney, Australia.
March 14 : Skeet Ulrich, Paris Jackson, Marcia Gay Harden & Virginia Madsen Among 7 Rounding Out Cast Of Catherine Hardwicke’s ‘Street Smart’
March 16 : TheMJCast176: Brad Sundberg Q&A
March 17 : These are the channels Michael Jackson fans should boycott.
Piers Morgan interview on LN2
Prince Jackson on, Instagram : “Some tales from my travels down unda!
1st Pic:
We flew down to Sydney, Australia to celebrate the premier of the 5th company of @MJtheMusical
2nd Pic:
We walked around the beautiful city of Sydney and it was really cool to see #MJtheMusicalAU everywhere
3rd pic:
Met up with @mrpauldwyer and made a new friend over coffee.
4th Pic:
Of course we had to stop and see the Sydney Opera house.
5th, 6th & 7th pic:
We walked over 10 miles starting at Bondi Beach and moving along the coast. Near the end we were walking through a beautiful neighborhood and just happened to meet Manny, a local who’s a big fan of my dad and met him while he was in Sydney for the BAD tour. It was a serendipitous meeting and heartwarming to hear his stories and see his photos.
8th & 9th photo:
I love animals and the wildlife in Australia is so unique and can really only be found on that continent. We had to make a stop at the zoo. There’s so many more pics I could share but the most memorable to me were the wombat and platypus
10th photo
Molly and I are celebrating 8 years this month and I couldn’t ask for a better partner.
11th
I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and love. I grew up traveling the world because of my father and even though he’s not here physically I’m still fortunate enough to see the world and have the experiences I do because of him. Running into Manny and feeling the love and hearing the stories are beautiful reminders of how lucky I am.
I don’t know why, but I have been blessed by God and I’m extremely humbled and grateful. I just hope I can share these blessings with the rest of the world.
March 26 : MJ The Musical London New Cast and extended to March 2026
March 27 : MJ The Musical Celebrates 3 years on Broadway and 1 year in the West End
MJ The Musical Releases First Full Performance Clip
March 28 : Paris graces the new L’OFFICIEL Liechtenstein cover. Find the exclusive story and interview in the Printedition No 19.
April 01 : LaToya shares a video montage of MJ and Charlie Chaplin : “I love this, Mike loved Charlie Chaplin! He use to watch him all the time, even drew sketches of him. Both so talented.”
Michael Jackson Fans Fear Biopic Movie Delay After CinemaCon Silence
Speculation is mounting that the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” may face a significant delay. Despite its scheduled release date of October 3, 2025, recent developments at CinemaCon have raised concerns about the film’s timeline. Lionsgate, which is handling domestic distribution (US) for “Michael,” held its CinemaCon panel on April 1, 2025. The studio made major announcements about franchises like “John Wick” and “The Hunger Games,” but surprisingly, “Michael” was barely mentioned. This absence has led to widespread speculation, with many questioning why the film was not promoted at such a high-profile industry event. According to reports, Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson only briefly acknowledged the film, stating that there would be “more coming soon.” However, no footage, images, or significant updates were provided. This omission has sparked industry chatter, with insiders now suggesting that the film’s release could be pushed to 2026.
April 02 : Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Could Be Split Into Two Parts; Release Date In Flux – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Sources are telling us that Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael, from Lionsgate, with a near four-hour cut, could be split into two movies. That’s an option on the table but not a definite at this time. Will the Graham King production make its October 3 release date? Most likely not. But realize there’s a lot of sign-offs here with Universal handling overseas and Japan sold separately. A key factor also for a concert-like movie of this stature is access to Imax screens. King’s Bohemian Rhapsody, which was about another controversial pop star in Queen’s Freddie Mercury, overcame all obstacles and opened to $51 million stateside and crooned to north of $216M U.S./Canada and $910.8M worldwide with four Oscar wins. Will the movie definitely go to 2026 like InSneider said this AM? Maybe, but nothing is definite or gospel yet. There’s a slight chance Michael could still boogie down the road toward the end of this year for awards season; that isn’t out of the question.
Michael Jackson Movie Will Come in Two Parts a la “Wicked” But Not Until 2026 (Exclusive)
Now I can confirm exclusively that “Michael” will be split into 2 two hour films, and they will be released in 2026. There will not be a release in 2025. My sources in the Michael Jackson world are very excited about these developments because the King of Pop, they say, deserves more attention than any other music star.
Michael Jackson Biopic in Flux as Filmmakers Mull Splitting Movie in Two
Now, King and his fellow filmmakers are mulling a new reality for the project, where the superstar’s onscreen story can be further expanded across two features. But it’s a plan that is in very early stages, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. King is said to be championing this option. Still, moving from one film to two would require the sign-off from multiple partners, including the Jackson estate, along with Lionsgate, which is releasing the film domestically, and Universal, which is releasing the film internationally. While the plan is still in nascent stages, the film’s Oct. 3 release date would likely be pushed to allow reworking for the new format.
At this year’s CinemaCon presentation on Tuesday afternoon, Lionsgate did not show footage from the movie, and a release date was not mentioned when motion picture group head Adam Fogelson talked about the project : “Ever since we debuted some early Michael footage at CinemaCon last year, it’s been crystal clear how much global interest and enthusiasm there is,” Fogelson said from the Las Vegas stage. “Much has happened since, and while we aren’t quite ready to share more, we’re going to have some very big and exciting things to say in the coming weeks. So be patient, and stay tuned.”
April 03 : Paris celebrates her 27th birthday. Many family and friends celebrate her on social medias including Prince Jackson and Omer Bhatti.
April 09 : Legal Clash in Michael Jackson Case Over Confidentiality
As discovery formally ramps up after years of preliminary motions and procedural delays, both parties have come to a joint proposal for the timeline. According to this schedule:
Written discovery requests may proceed through October 2025
Factual discovery will continue through February 2026
Depositions may be conducted until June 2026
Final discovery submissions are due by July 31, 2026
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July 11, 2025. As discovery continues, the court will likely revisit the issues of confidentiality, complex case treatment, and the evolving boundaries of what can be shared and with whom.
April 14 : Moonwalker & This Is It Now Streaming on HBO Max
In a surprise move that has thrilled many Michael Jackson fans, Moonwalker and This Is It have officially landed on HBO Max for streaming. Two iconic projects that highlight the King of Pop’s unmatched artistry, creativity, and vision are now accessible to a new generation of viewers on a platform that once stood in direct conflict with the Michael Jackson Estate.
April 15 : BIOPIC: NOT ONE, BUT TWO MOVIES coming in 2026!
After multiple contacts with different sources within the Estate and Sony camps, we can confirm that the biopic will not be released on 2025. It is still not confirmed that the movie will be split in two.
April 20 : Michael Jackson estate plot major music comeback with one goal in mind
Singer Michael Jackson could return to the charts with new music – as part of the upcoming biopic of his life. Executors at his estate have been exploring songs in his archives, which could feature in the blockbuster. Producers have been reviewing music, short licks and compositions left over from the singer’s sessions on the Thriller, Bad and Dangerous albums. Their task is to assess whether new music can be created for the soundtrack.
April 21 : The Heal Los Angeles Foundation : Meet us at Hayvenhurst! The King of Popcorn Movie Night Series is back with TWO events in 2025! First one kicks off on June 21 and last one will be on August 31!
April 23 : Rebbie attends and performs at her son’s Austin “The Festival” Album release party in WEHO.
April 24 : A filming crew is spotted at 100 North Carolwood Drive, the final residence of Michael Jackson.
April 27 : THE WIZ back in theatres on May 18
May 04 : Jackson family and friends celebrate Katherine on social medias on her 95 birthday :
Janet : “A living testament to grace, strength, and love, turns 95 today.
May God continue to wrap you in His kindness, filling each new day with joy, comfort, and the warmth of those who cherish you. You are a gift beyond measure, and my soul is forever grateful for you. I love you. Jackie, I’m so incredibly blessed to have you in my life! I love you dearly and I pray your special day is filled with joy & happiness!”
La Toya : “This amazing lovely lady turned 95 today! Her expression of love and kindness is always deeply felt! We all love you Mother! Happy birthday to you
@JackieJackson5 wishing you the most incredible day! I love you!”
Austin : “My grandma is 95 today. Thank you, god”
May 06 : The Estate on the Biopic delays
“The MJ Online Team, the company used by The Estate of Michael Jackson as PR, just emailed about the delay of the biopic and other projects. While we were all aware of the delays and now looking at a 2026 release, few new elements came to light as it seems the Estate is also planning documentaries on “Dangerous” and “HIStory”! But no worries, they have also been delayed and seems to be released after the biopic! And for those who really wanted a clear date of release for the Biopic, so sorry but you are not getting it yet!”
The MJCast 178: Jeff Margolis Special : Legendary Oscars director @JMPofficial breaks down while recalling #MichaelJackson’s Sammy Davis Jr tribute and shocking HBO “One Night Only” collapse.
May 07 : MJ Estate : “Watch a full scene of the @MJtheMusicalUK cast performing “They Don’t Care About Us”. Jamaal Fields Green, who performed as MJ on Broadway + in the US touring company, now is in the role in the West End show. Tickets “available thru March 28, 2026.
The Heal Los Angeles Foundation : “This is Thriller is BACK! Mark it on your calendar for 10/31! Tickets and additional information will be announced soon! We will see you on Halloween at the Palace Theatre”
May 08 : MJ The Musical will leave Sydney!
It has just been announced that MJ The Musical in Sydney will close on Saturday, 23 August. Final shows have been released, with pre-sales now available HERE. The Sydney production only opened on 26 February this year and will have run for just less than six months.
May 09 : EXCLUSIVE: MJ the Musical Heading for Melbourne – Charlie Carter Reviews
May 10 : Jennifer Keller Steps Down from Defense in Robson/Safechuck Case Against MJ Companies
In a noteworthy development, renowned defense attorney Jennifer Keller is no longer part of the legal team representing the Michael Jackson Companies in the ongoing civil lawsuit brought by Wade Robson and James Safechuck. No specific reason was provided for Keller’s withdrawal. However, attorneys Thomas Mesereau, Jonathan Steinsapir, and Howard Weitzman’s former associate, Susan Yu, continue to represent the defense.
At Hayvenhurst, Prince Jackson and the Heal Los Angeles Foundation host their newest initiative, The Passion Project, with the @MikeTysonCares. This initiative was started by Miguel Tyson, who believes every child deserves the opportunity to discover what they’re passionate about. Students and their families are invited to Hayvenhurst to celebrate the launch of the inaugural initiative, The Passion Project. Mike Tyson and Prince pose for pictures together during the event.
May 15 : The parties participate in a mediation at JAMS before the Honorable Dickran Tevrizian (Ret.). The matter does not resolve, but the mediation is not terminated, and settlement discussions continue.
May 17 : Prince attends a birthday party at Hayvenhurst with his cousins Jermaine Jr and 3T. He meets french can Hector and poses for pictures wih him.
May 22 : Paris attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France
Lionsgate Confirms It May Split Michael Jackson Biopic Into Two Movies As Release Is Pushed – Update
Lionsgate Studios is moving the release of anticipated biopic Michael from this fall into its fiscal 2027 but didn’t give a new release date. That means it’s at a year or more away. The company’s fiscal year 2026 just started in April.“In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we’re excited about the 3½ hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks. I would note that it is likely we will move Michael out of the fiscal year which will impact fiscal ’26 financial results but will bolster an already strong fiscal 27 slate,” said CEO Jon Felthimer on a conference call with financial analysts after quarterly earnings.
Lionsgate film chief Adam Fogelson confirmed the company is exploring splitting its Michael Jackson biopic into two films.
“At the end, when you look at the music library, when you look at what Michael Jackson was able to deliver in terms of music and contributions to art, whether or not that can be fit into one movie comfortably or not is a question that we are absolutely asking,” he said on a call after quarterly earnings. “We’ll be ready to answer more specifically in the coming weeks.” He was responding to a question on why the film has been delayed by an analyst, who also noted the three and half hour cut referenced by CEO Jon Feltheimer in opening remarks. “Any number of the biggest motion pictures over the last ten or 20 years have had first cuts of movies that were well in excess three and a half hours,” Fogelson said. “And when Jon mentioned the footage, it wasn’t a cut, it was an accumulation of scenes that we’ve seen.”
May 23 : Paris attends the “Honey Don’t!” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France.
Michael Jackson Biopic Moonwalking to 22 Days of Additional Photography in June (Exclusive)
Michael, the in-flux Michael Jackson biopic, is prepping for a bulky 22-day set of additional photography to be held in June, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The not-insignificant shoot comes as King, the Jackson Estate and studio partners Lionsgate and Universal are still mulling how to move forward in light of a legal issue, with the movie most likely being split into two parts. The new shoot seems to indicate that headway is being made. Sources tell THR that while a script for a potential second film still needs to be finalized, the planned June shoot would be for the first film. While the term “reshoots” has been bandied about, in this case it’s less about reshooting what has already been shot but rather expand what was half a film into feature length. Sources say the new film will now end with Jackson leaving the Jackson 5 after the release of his first solo album, Off the Wall. (Yes, Bubbles the chimpanzee will be in the first film.)
May 24 : Michael Jackson Estate : “You are invited to join with other fans to celebrate Michael’s birthday this year at the annual event at Michael Jackson ONE! Details for the day will be shared on the Facebook Event page”
May 29 : Rebbie turns 75 but as devout JW, she does not celebrate her birthday. Austin Brown shares rare pictures of Rebbie : “My mom’s day and even though I won’t say happy bday because she’s doesn’t do that I have to acknowledge how thankful I am for her as she is my only parent still on this journey with me. Even T Swift knows my mom is dope lol anyhow I love you I’m thankful for you. Aug”
June 07 : MICHAEL JACKSON ONE Hits 5,000 Shows in Spectacular Style!
It was a night to remember in Las Vegas as Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil celebrated its 5,000th performance on Thursday, June 5th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino! Since opening in 2013, MJ ONE has become a must-see experience for fans around the globe. The show is a high-energy, immersive tribute to the King of Pop, blending breathtaking acrobatics, electrifying dance, and unforgettable visuals, all set to the timeless music of Michael Jackson.
La Toya hosts second night of “An Evening with La Toya Jackson” at the Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 West Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. Katherine & Rebbie attend the evening and pose for pictures with La Toya backstage.
June 08 : LaToya shares a video from last night with Katherine & Rebbie : “Had a lovely two nights @catalinajazzclub Thank you guys so much for coming out. I enjoyed you all, it was absolutely wonderful! I love you guys”
Paris attends the “One Spoon of Chocolate” premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York City.
June 09 : MJ Estate : “RIP Sly Stone — With his band, Sly & The Family Stone, he invented an entirely new genre of ‘psychedelic funk’ + helped shape the sound of modern music. Songs like “Everyday People” and “Stand!” remain powerful anthems of acceptance, unity, and equality. He will be deeply missed.”
Paris Jackson of the film “One Spoon of Chocolate” poses for a portrait during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studio in New York City.
Paris gives another interview on FOX “Good Night New York” to promote the film.
June 10 : Paris Jackson Reveals How She Personally Connects With New Movie ‘One Spoon of Chocolate’
Following the world premiere of their new movie “One Spoon of Chocolate” at the Tribeca Film Festival on Sunday, Paris and her co-star Shameik Moore chatted with Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco about the film’s message they hope will resonate with viewers.
June 11 : TMZ Documentary “Who Really Killed Michael Jackson” now on YouTube
Conrad Murray is featured in the documentary, giving an interview and sharing his side of the story. Through months of research and exclusive interviews, the documentary explores the broader medical network that surrounded Michael in his final years. Among those under the spotlight is the late Dr. Arnold Klein, the Beverly Hills dermatologist known for his close relationship with Michael and for being a central figure in his medical care. Debbie Rowe, Michael’s former wife and a former employee of Dr. Klein, shares candid, emotional insights into what allegedly happened behind closed doors.
June 12 : Journalist and member of the MJ Cast Charles Thomson see production trucks and security staff from Michael Movie in front of Hayvenhurst.
June 14 : Biopic reshoot set and confirmed
Some reshoot for the biopic have been set to take place on June 18 from 7am to 10pm in Los Angeles, in the intersection of N Spring Street and Wilhardt Street but also at S Avenue 18. Same locations than previously used last year in March. There is no more information what will be reshoot for the biopic and it is clear that the Biopic will not be released in 2025 for those who still hoped.
According to IMDB, Nico Parker is set to play young Latoya Jackson in the #michaelmovie
June 15 : Message on X : “Nia Long and Larenz Tate celebrated the classic “Love Jones” at the American Black Film Festival over the weekend. The two will also be in the upcoming “Michael” biopic as Katherine Jackson and Berry Gordy. I was there. It was amazing. The opening night of the festival Wednesday, 1st Lady of the ABFF, Nicole Friday mentioned Nia Long was in LA filming on the Michael movie set. And of course Larenz told the crowd he was cast as the incomparable Mr. Berry Gordy.”
June 17 : Nia Long shares a short video on the set of Michael Movie on her Insta story.
June 20 : MJ Estate : 30 years ago on this date – the official release for “HIStory – Past, Present And Future – Book I”. “It’s a journey through the struggles of injustice and the ups and downs of life – an album that opens with a ‘Scream’ and ends with a ‘Smile.’” – Albumism
Filming of exterior scenes for Motown 25 yesterday in Pasadena, CA for Michael Movie. From video leaks, it looks like they’re shooting a red carpet scene, with celebs walking by.
June 21 : Prince Jackson and The Heal Los Angeles Foundation host King of Popcorn Movie Night at Hayvenhurst showing the “This Is It” movie. A huge picture of Jaafar Jackson is displayed during the event in the very same room the picture was taken.
June 25 : Family and friends pay tribute to MJ on the 16th anniversay of his death.
La Toya : “We love you! We miss you!”
Brett Barnes : “Another year yet the grief is still here. I miss you heaps my brother.”
June 26 : Fans find out about new filming sessions set to take place at Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 01 and at 430 Colyton Street, Los Angeles, on July 2 and 3. Still NO official news on the release date of Michael Movie in 2026 or whether or not the movie is split into two parts…
July 01 : The biopic production team are set up at a house by Griffith Park, which is apparently Quincy Jones’ house in the movie.
July 06 : LaToya shares an old picture of Katherine & Joe : “In the beginning it all started with these two, Katherine and Joseph Jackson! Life is so precious, cherish your parents, love your parents and tell them how much you love them while they’re still with us!”
July 07 : The boy from OZ who leapt to the top in Hollywood : Beebe’s big upcoming film is Michael, the story of mega music star Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua. The UK-US production has some Screen Australia funding.
“Michael has been a fascinating journey,” he says. “We’ve been shooting already (at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles and various California locations) and we’re about to restart shooting. The story has expanded and grown. Graham King, who’s producing, has wanted to address that.
“When we shot the first time we found that Michael’s catalogue is so huge, there are so many incredible songs, and we did a lot of performance. I think we were at an hour-and-a-half of just performance, without anyone saying a word of dialogue. So that’s what has led to us to try to expand the narrative.
“I will say that Jaafar Jackson, Jermaine’s son, has been an absolute revelation,” Beebe says. “It’s like the 28-year-old was born to play his uncle. He has Michael’s physicality and looks like Michael at a certain stage of Michael’s life. He can dance like Michael, which I never thought I’d ever say anyone could do, but this kid can. Truly, the closest you’ll ever get to seeing Michael perform again is watching Jaafar.”
July 08 : In a dramatic petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 8th, the Estate of Michael Jackson accuses Frank Cascio of masterminding a jaw-dropping extortion plot demanding up to $213 million, threatening to flip decades of fierce public support into salacious allegations about Michael. For over 30 years, the Cascios, Frank, his siblings Eddie, Dominic Jr., Aldo, and Marie Nicole, were by Michael’s side, vacationing with him, enjoying lavish gifts, and repeatedly defending his innocence on global TV.
CASE UPDATE: Extended Timeline : Both sides and the referee agreed that the discovery deadlines should be extended 6 months (February 10, 2027) due to various delays. A status conference is still scheduled for July 11. If judge agrees, this could delay any trial ’til spring 2027.
July 09 :
Michael Jackson Estate Identifies ‘Extortionate’ Abuse Accuser as ‘My Friend Michael’ Author
Michael Jackson Estate Files Court Petition Alleging $213 Million Extortion Plot by Frank Cascio
Court document for the Estate to compel arbitration to Frank Cascio and his cohorts via The Blast.
Michael Jackson Story Takes Worst Turn Yet as Estate Files Extortion Law Suit Against Singer’s Closest Pal
July 10 : The Estate Goes Public About Frank Cascio
Michael Jackson Estate’s 34 Page Complaint Alleges Extortion Scheme by Singer’s “Second Family,” Reveals Poolside Negotiation in Bathing Suits
Taj Jackson : “My brothers and I tried to warn you guys over a decade ago about this family. They lost all respect from me when they chose to purposely scam the public with fake Michael Jackson songs, sung by a sound a like. Then even went on Oprah to help sell this lucrative lie to the world. Money and greed can do horrible things to weak people. I’m so disgusted but not surprised unfortunately. They sold their soul and integrity awhile ago. I’m just pissed that my uncle wasted so much time, energy and money with these vultures.”
TJ Jackson : “It disgusts me how deceitful vultures can be. They act like they are true and real but they aren’t. They only care about themselves and the money they can make off of their connection to achievers. I’ve seen this so many times it’s not even surprising anymore. #anythingformoney”
July 11 : Paris Jackson Raises Concerns Over Estate’s “Irregular Payments”
July 14 : TJ Jackson : “I want to give a shout out to the true ones in the MJ fandom who not only always had my uncle’s back but have ALWAYS looked through facts and used critical thinking. Thank you for your love of my uncle. It means the world to us… For everyone else, two things to always remember…
My uncle has always been 1000% innocent. He was simply too good for this world. Giving, helping and healing others with his heart was his language. Sadly this made him an easy target for those who wanted to exploit, extort and use him during life and even after in death.
His family has his back. The world sees him as a legend/icon but we see him first as an uncle, brother, father and son that we’ll 4ever miss. So for those who quickly question his family to discredit us while propping up non family, I hope this is a lesson learned. #MJForLife”
July 15 : Michael Jackson’s Estate Defends Legal Fees Amid Paris Jackson’s Concerns
According to filings, the estate argued that the compensation to their legal teams was entirely justified, citing the attorneys’ extensive experience, industry relationships, and their crucial role in securing major wins for Michael’s legacy, including the more than $287 million return on the EMI investment when Sony acquired the estate’s stake in 2018. The executors emphasized that these lawyers were “instrumental and critical,” pointing out that such expertise in the entertainment and international music publishing world could not simply be measured by hourly billing.
July 18 : Mick Jagger to appear in “Michael”
July 23 : Michael Jackson Biopic Moves to April (Variety) : The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” will open in standard theaters and in Imax worldwide on April 24, moving from its earlier October date. Lionsgate is releasing the film domestically, with Universal handling distribution in the rest of the world except for Japan, which is handled by Kino Films.
Lionsgate & Universal’s Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Moves To Pre-Summer 2026 (Deadline) : EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate and Universal‘s Michael Jackson biopic Michael is officially moving to Friday, April 24, and that’s a global theatrical release. At the same time, we hear that a second movie about Jackson remains in development. The delay with Michael has been twofold, one being its length — there was a first cut in excess of 3½ hours. There also have been reports that the initial cut of the movie made references to 13-year old Jordan Chandler, who accused Jackson of molestation and who the pop singer settled with for $20M in 1994 with no admission of guilt. While the screenplay by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan was developed, approved by the estate and shot to include Chandler, after production wrapped, it was revealed there was an agreement for him not to be included. Hence the production had to go back and re-approach the material.
July 24 : Michael Jackson Biopic Coming as One Film in April 2026, Will Probably Celebrate Music and Avoid Legal Problems : A decision has finally been made about the Michael Jackson biopic. Lionsgate has set a release for April 24, 2026. “Michael” will be one film, not two. It will likely be a celebration of Jackson’s music and avoid the legal troubles that plagued him starting in 1993.
July 31 : Paris Jackson and Fiancé Justin Long End Engagement as Star Says She Cried ‘Breakup Tears’
Paris Jackson and her fiancé Justin Long have called it quits. The singer-songwriter, 27, and her music producer beau have broken off their engagement, PEOPLE confirms. Jackson shared the split news in a post shared to X on Thursday, July 31, in which she said that she was crying “breakup tears” in emotional photos published by the Daily Mail earlier this month. The “Hit Your Knees” singer — who has spent the summer on tour with Incubus — announced her engagement to Long in December, writing in an Instagram post that she “couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect” for her.
August 03 : Tribute Album to Michael’s Ireland Sessions Moves Forward with Global Stars : “Paddy also confirmed that the Estate has given its blessing for the album’s release, as well as an accompanying documentary that will chronicle Michael’s unforgettable summer in Ireland. “The Estate told me to plough ahead with this because, like me, they see it as a tribute to Michael,” Paddy said. “For the documentary, we’re gathering stories and memories from everyone who worked with Michael during his time in Ireland.”
August 05 : Michael Jackson Estate Denies Involvement in Ireland Sessions Tribute Album : “Regarding this tribute album you are hearing about, any claims that the Estate authorised and / or supports this project are false.”On another note, representatives for BTS have also issued a statement firmly denying the K-Pop supergroup’s involvement in the project. The statement reads: “BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor taken part in any recording sessions at the location for the mentioned project.”
Paris Jackson Continues to Raise Alarm Over Estate Legal Fees : “Paris is now calling for a deeper investigation into the legal fee payments made from 2019 to 2023, demanding that invoices be submitted for court review. She’s also pushing for a restriction that would allow only partial payments until proper judicial approval is granted.”
Paris attends Cara Delevingne’s birthday celebration Bar Marmont in Los Angeles with her friend Brenda Song, her cousin Austin Brown and her godfather Macaulay Culkin.
August 07 : “As per the The Hollywood Reporter, the Michael biopic is confirmed on Lionsgate’s revenue call, the #michaelmovie is confirmed for that April. 24, 2026. However, it is also listed as a tentpole for the 2027 fiscal calendar as a major earner, which is something to pay attention to in regards to the longstanding rumors that Michael might be divided into two parts as film tentpoles can be films with multiple movies/franchises. Also, the films alongside, go deep into the ‘27 fiscal calendar, and will be released months after April 2026”
August 10 : Streamer N3ON visited Brett-Livingstone Strong in his warehouse. : “Strong, a longtime figure in the art world, has claimed close ties to Michael Jackson. Over the years, he has attempted to auction various MJ-related items, though the Michael Jackson Estate has publicly questioned the authenticity of many of these pieces. In the livestream, Strong gave N3ON a tour of the facility, showcasing items he is currently offering for sale.”
August 26 : Prince Jackson shares pictures with his fiancée Molly Schirmang on Instagram : “8 years to go. Molly and I have spent a lot of time together and made incredible memories. We’ve traveled the world, graduated and grown so much together. I’m excited for this next chapter in our lives as we continue to grow and make great memories. I love you babs”
Prince Jackson Announces Engagement to Longtime Girlfriend Molly: ‘8 Years Down’
August 29 : Family, friends and fans around the world celebrate MJ on what would have been his 67th birthday.
LaToya : “Born on this day, born to make a difference in the world! Happy Birthday to the greatest entertainer ever! You are loved, missed and you will never be forgotten.”
Paris attends the Tom Ford “Black Orchid Reserve” Private Event at Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy. She does not mention MJ on her social medias.
In Gary, Indiana, Marlon and Jackie attend a special block party at the childhood home of Michael and the Jackson family. They greet the crowd and share memories, before the celebration continued with high-energy DJ sets just around the corner. The event is hosted by Chris Tucker.
In Las Vegas, the annual Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration, organized by the Estate, takes place on the MJ ONE stage. Karen Langford opens the event as host. She first reveals a special video tribute created by the five companies of MJ The Musical. She is soon joined on stage by Prince Jackson, who presents a Diamond RIAA Certification Award for Off the Wall, making it the third Michael Jackson album to achieve this honor. Karen and Prince then have a conversation about Michael Jackson, sharing personal stories, favorite tour memories, and reflections on his humanitarian work. They are later joined by Jamie King, who speaks about the recent enhancements made to the MJ ONE show. Karen reveals that MJ ONE has been extended to 2030. Before closing, Karen surprises the audience with a heartfelt video from the staff, cast, and production team of the Michael Jackson biopic — including Jaafar Jackson — sending birthday wishes to Michael and Jermajesty. The video was filmed on set, including at Hayvenhurst. She also reveals that the final day of filming had coincidentally taken place on August 29. Source : MJVIBE.
August 30 : Paris attends the “Frankenstein” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.
August 31 : Paris attends the amfAR Gala Venezia 2025 at Arsenale in Venice, Italy.
Prince Jackson hosts Prince Heal Los Angeles Foundation’s King of Popcorn Movie Night at Hayvenhurst with many guests including Thomas Mesereau.
September 01 : Colman Domingo Credits Paris Jackson for ‘Helpful’ Guidance in Portraying Her Grandfather Joe Jackson in New Film (Exclusive)
September 04 : Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris criticises ‘sugar-coated’ biopic about her father : Paris Jackson has criticised an upcoming biopic of her father, Michael Jackson, saying she had “zero per cent involvement” in the film, which she suggests has been “sugar-coated” in a broader swipe at Hollywood biopics that contain “full-blown lies”.On Tuesday night Paris took to Instagram to reject Domingo’s version of events. “Don’t be telling people I was ‘helpful’ on the set of a movie I had zero per cent involvement in lol that is so weird,” the 27-year-old singer and actor wrote. “I read one of the first drafts of the script and gave my notes about what was dishonest / didn’t sit right with me, and when they didn’t address it, I moved on with my life. “Not my monkeys, not my circus. God bless and God speed.” She later expanded on her comments in follow-up Instagram stories, saying she had been explicitly told the production would not address her notes. “So I just butted out and left it alone because it’s not my project,” she said. “They’re going to make whatever they’re going to make. A big reason why I haven’t said anything up until this point is because I know a lot of you guys are gonna be happy with it. “A big section of the film panders to a very specific section of my dad’s fandom that still lives in the fantasy, and they’re gonna be happy with it.” Paris continued to critique the “sugar-coated” Hollywood biopic model generally: “The narrative is being controlled and there’s a lot of inaccuracy and there’s a lot of just full-blown lies. At the end of the day, that doesn’t really fly with me. Go enjoy it. Do whatever. Leave me out of it.”
September 10 : Paris attends the Desigual fashion show in Barcelona, Spain.
September 12 : Paris attends the Off-White fashion show during Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week at the New Design High School in New York City. Later that day, Paris attends the EE72 Magazine launch party at The Cut restaurant in New York City.
September 14 : Paris Jackson Jas Mathur’s 2025 Emmy’s After Party at Private Residence in Los Angeles.
September 19 : Janet & the Kids perform the 21stconcert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. Prince Jackson attends the show.
September 20 : Melbourne Lights Up for MJ The Musical Premiere : Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre has officially welcome MJ The Musical on the 18th September. Jermaine D’Vauz, a famous Australian influencer and Michael Jackson fan, was again the Red Carpet host (he also did the Sydney’s premiere), interviewing the celebrities while they entered the theatre and after the show.
September 21 : TJ Jackson shares a private home video where Paris goes to Hayvenhurst to present a brand new car to his daughter Dee Des Jackson.
September 24 : Michael Jackson’s Accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck Demand 9-Figure Sum Over Alleged Abuse (Exclusive) : 3Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who have accused Michael Jackson of sexually assaulting them as children, are demanding $400 million in court, Us Weekly can exclusively report. John Branca and John McClain, the two men in charge of the late pop star’s estate, dropped the revelation in court documents related to Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson’s separate request about legal fees.
September 26 : How Paris Jackson Spends Her $3 Million Allowance From Late Dad Michael Jackson’s Estate (Exclusive) : “The estate has over $788 million in assets, which include the homes all of the beneficiaries live in, his various companies, a car collection, cash, stocks and other valuables.”
September 29 : Paris arrives in Paris, France on a flight from Los Angeles. Omer Bhatti joins her from Oslo, Norway.
September 30 : Paris attends the Stella McCartney Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
October 01 : Janet and Paris both attend the Tom Ford fashion show during the Womenswear Spring Summer 2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Janet arrives with Gil. In one snap, Paris and Janet are seen walking side b side, and in another snap, they’re giving each other a big hug, with Janet displaying a huge smile on her face. The aunt-niece duo aren’t seen in public together too often. In 2022, they took a picture together during Paris Fashion Week, which Janet shared on her Instagram.
October 02 : Mariah Carey Reveals Unreleased Duet with Michael Jackson, Delayed by Estate Plans : “In a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Mariah Carey shared an exciting revelation: she has an unreleased duet with Michael Jackson that she had hoped to include on her latest album, Here For It All. However, she explained that the song couldn’t be released due to ongoing projects by Michael Jackson’s estate. Carey described the track as “not in the vault, it’s right there,” indicating that it’s ready for release. She expressed her frustration, stating, “I love it, I’m so upset that it’s not coming out on this album, like it should be on there.” She further mentioned that every time she played the song for someone, their reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with many describing it as “one of his classics.” In the collaboration, Carey added new background vocals to Michael’s original track.”
Paris shares pictures with Janet on her insta stories. She takes a flight from Paris to Chicago to perform at a concert.
October 06 : “The MJ movie is ready for its close-up: At this point, the highest-stakes film of next year may be Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that, due to the rights issue with a former child molestation accuser, had to be totally reconceived by director Antoine Fuqua and writer John Logan. Additional photography has now wrapped, and the film ends after Jackson’s triumphant rise to fame in the ’80s. So all the footage of MJ’s later King of Pop (and scandal-plagued) years, including two weeks of shooting at Neverland Ranch, now owned by Ron Burkle, is unusable. Producer Graham King’s plan is to make a second Michael movie that would include all that stuff, plus a significant amount of additional, yet-to-be-shot footage with stars Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Miles Teller, but that will now depend on—yes, you guessed it—how the film is received by audiences next April. If it’s a hit, or if all signs are pointing that direction, they greenlight part two, and if not, producers eat all that unused footage. (Remember, the Jackson estate is paying for costs associated with the production debacle.) Lionsgate and Universal, which has international rights to the film, will attach the Michael trailer to Wicked: For Good in November.”
Mark Geragos files a legal memorandum on behalf of Frank Cascio, opposing the Michael Jackson Estate’s petition to compel arbitration. In essence, Geragos argues that the supposed settlement and confidentiality agreement the Estate relies on is void and unenforceable under California law and public policy. He claims it was designed to silence victims of Michael Jackson’s alleged sexual abuse and therefore violates statutes prohibiting nondisclosure agreements related to sexual misconduct. The brief alleges the Estate coerced and manipulated the Cascio family—longtime associates of Jackson—into signing the agreement in 2019–2020 under emotional duress and without legal counsel. It accuses the Estate of breaching the agreement itself by publicly filing confidential details and misusing the court system to “smear” Cascio. Geragos asks the court to deny arbitration, void the agreement entirely, and stay any pending arbitration, framing the petition as a bad-faith effort to suppress victims and protect the Estate’s financial and reputational interests.
October 08 : Lionsgate’s team launch Tik Tok and Thread pages for Michael Movie without any content.
Paris performs at Wang Theatre at Boch Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
October 09 : In a new interview, Nia Long talks about meeting Michael Jackson and playing Katherine Jackson in the upcoming biopic.
October 10 : Sunday Lunch with the Jacksons: A Rare Family Memory : At 96 years old, Julia Jackson sits in a quiet living room, photographs stacked in albums around her, each face a memory, each frame a story. Among them lies one set of images and recollections she cherishes more than most: the times the Jackson family visited her home, turning celebrity into something soft, gracious, human.
La Toya : “Leaving you with a few words of inspiration from the King of Pop!
Excellent advice! The mind is the most powerful, believe in yourself.
Enjoy your weekend filled with inspiration!”
October 11 : The FIVE children from one family who claim Michael Jackson brainwashed and abused them for 25 years… without each other knowing: Siblings now suing the disgraced popstar’s estate for £160million
Paris attends the 35th annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon to support women healing from trauma at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. She is presented with the the “Shining Star” Award for her incredible social work supporting women in mental health and recovery from chemical dependency. “She is a creative force, an advocate for recovery and mental health, and a voice for the next generation” ~ Friendly House
October 14 : Paris Jackson Compares Michael’s Estate Executors to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as They Reveal $65M Was Spent On Her (Exclusive) : “On Friday, October 3, Paris Jackson, 27, filed court docs as part of her opposition to the estate executors’ request to pay fees for third-party law firms.”
October 17 : Nia Long Teases Role as Michael Jackson’s ‘Strong’ Mom Katherine in Biopic: ‘I Get So Emotional’ (Exclusive) : Long reveals she has yet to catch the biopic, as it’s still in development. “We are all waiting to see the film,” she says of the filmmaking team. Telling Katherine and her family’s story, Long adds, “was an opportunity of a lifetime — and not kind of a dream come true, a dream come true.”
October 20 : Paris Jackson is the cover star of Elle Spain’s special November issue, celebrating the magazine’s 80th anniversary. A historic edition created especially for collectors.
October 28 : Several movies websites announce that the “Michael” trailer will be released in November.
October 30 : Michael Jackson’s Alleged Victim Accuses Estate of Attempt to Smear Him After $44 Mill ‘Shakedown’ (Exclusive)
October 31 : Paris attends the Vas J Morgan and Michael Braun 2025 annual Halloween party in Los Angeles.
Prince hosts “This is Thriller” Halloween party at the Palace for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation.
November 01 : The Financial Times publishes a long piece on John Branca where he talks about the biopic : “Branca wants this movie to be big. Bigger than Queen’s biopic, or Elvis’s, or Bob Dylan’s. He expects it will “leave them in the dust”. But right now, that’s far from certain. Strewn across his desk are term sheets with the movie’s backers, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures, which have poured $155mn into the project, according to people familiar with the deal. “If you’re in the middle of the NBA championship series and, you know, it’s a close game, you’re not sitting there thinking, ‘Oh, I really enjoy this’,” Branca says, sighing. “The music business is so easy compared to the movie business.” (…) Branca tells me the movie “is not defensive at all”. “We’re not out to declare Michael’s innocence. The aim is to tell Michael’s story. What was his journey? Who was he? Michael deserves to tell his own story, because you’ve got all these creeps telling their story and it ain’t true.” (…) Branca’s insistence on loyalty has already shaped the film. “After Leaving Neverland, I sensed a wavering force among the first people attached to the movie,” he says. “And unless you understand that Michael’s innocent, we can’t have you.” Taylor Hackford, originally in line to direct, was dropped, according to Branca. Graham King, producer of Bohemian Rhapsody, came in soon after. Lionsgate’s movie chair Adam Fogelson told me, “The specific reasons for some of the [script] changes here are unusual. There’s no question about that.” But he pushed back on the idea that Branca or the estate are steering the film. “We were significantly involved,” Fogelson said. “While it is absolutely true that the estate has an involvement in this, I think the idea that they creatively control the project is a flawed premise. This was not designed to be simply a puff piece.”
La Toya shares an old picture : “Serving and sharing Halloween at millions of milkshakes for #aidsprojectla They had the best milkshakes!”
November 02 : Universal Pictures promotes the biopic to Chinese distributors, confirming Jaafar Jackson’s over 90% accuracy in portraying his uncle and announcing the Chinese title as “Michael Jackson: The Journey of a Superstar,” calling it “good things are worth waiting for.”
November 03 : The Heal Los Angeles Foundation shares a picture of Prince Jackson and Tom Mesereau at the “This is Thriller” Halloween event : “Thank you to Tom Mesereau and the Mesereau Law Group for being a sponsor at this year’s This is Thriller”
November 06 : The “Michael” movie promo is launched with the release of the first poster and first teaser on social medias, You Tube + the official website of the film.
Michael’ Trailer: Michael Jackson Becomes the King of Pop in First Footage From Biopic : 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), who says: “I know you’ve been waiting a long time for this. The tracks are made, the songs are ready. Let’s take it from the top.” Clips of Jackson’s childhood and iconic performances and music videos, including “Thriller,” flash by as his 1982 hit “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” plays.
Many family members congratulate Jaafar and share the teaser including Prince, Taj, Genevieve, Randy Jr, Donte, Jermajesty etc. Paris, Janet & LaToya stay silent.
‘Michael’ Teaser Delivers 30M+ Views In First Six Hours; Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Provides Update On Potential Sequel : In its first six hours after dropping today, the first teaser for Michael from Lionsgate racked up over 30 million views, 50% more than what John Wick: Chapter 4 delivered in its first six hours. Lionsgate had to break up Michael into two parts, not only because of the original cut’s 3 1/2 hour length, but also because footage was shot centering around one of Jackson’s accusers; their settlement with the singer’s estate guaranteed they’d never be dramatized. The Jackson estate overlooked this detail when putting Michael into development. Addressing the optionality for a second half of Michael, Fogelson replied, “Since the last time we worked together on an earnings call, we’ve had the great pleasure of seeing the director’s cut of the first film, and it is exceptional.” He continued, “While we’re not yet ready to confirm plans for a second film, I can tell you that the creative team is hard at work making sure that we’re in a position to deliver more Michael soon after we release the first film.” “People have been waiting a long time for this,” said Fogelson about Michael, “I think people are stunned with Jaafar’s (Jackson’s) performance.”
November 07 : Cascio Cries Pressure, Estate Cries Shakedown, Trailer Steals Spotlight : “In a declaration dated October 27, Frank Cascio, once part of Michael Jackson’s inner circle, claimed, “In late December 2019, I learned that [members of my family] had already signed a settlement agreement with the Estate but that the agreement would not become effective absent my signature.” According to him, chaos was already brewing at home: “At the time, my family was in severe turmoil, and the agreement appeared to offer them a sense of closure. Knowing that, I felt immense pressure to sign as well, to avoid causing more conflict within the family during this unbelievably difficult chapter.” Cascio said he has struggled with reading comprehension since being diagnosed with dyslexia in fifth grade and struggled to understand the contract: “I had difficulty understanding many of its terms, particularly the legal concepts.”
November 08 : ‘Michael’ Teaser Traffic Racks Up 116M+ Views In First 24 Hours, Record Trailer Launch For Lionsgate : “After making its debut to the world, the teaser trailer for Michael soared to 116.2 million views worldwide in its first 24 hours. That’s the largest 24-hour trailer launch ever in Lionsgate‘s history and the most-viewed trailer for any music biopic or concert movie in motion picture history.”
November 10 : Michael Jackson Makes History as First Artist to Score Hot 100 Top 10 Hits in Six Different Decades : “Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” strikes like a beast, rising from No. 32 to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated Nov. 15, granting the late King of Pop a new chart longevity record. With the song, which hit No. 4 on the Hot 100 in 1984, Jackson, who died in 2009, becomes the first artist ever to rank in the top 10 in six distinct decades (the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s, ‘10s and now ‘20s).”
Taj Jackson : “7 consecutive decades if you count the Jackson 5.
“I Want You Back” hit the Hot 100’s top 10 on December 27, 1969.”
November 11 : Amid a Rise in Recreational Drug Use, Paris Jackson Issues a Dire Warning : “Paris Jackson, 27-year-old actress, singer and model and daughter of Michael Jackson, who in a Nov. 10 TikTok stared down the barrel of a phone camera and revealed that past drug abuse has left her permanently injured. “I have a really loud whistle when I breathe through my nose,” Jackson said. “That is because I have what is called a perforated septum, slightly different from a deviated septum and that is from — what you think it’s from.”
Paris performs at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
November 13 : The upcoming biopic “MICHAEL”, depicting the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is set to be released in Japan in June 2026. MICHAEL will be distributed in Japan by Kino Films, following its international release in April 2026.
Paris attends GQ’s Men of the Year 2025 event held at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
November 14 : Paris Jackson Vows to Press On After Judge Dismisses Key Claims in Estate Dispute : “On November 10, Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff granted the Estate’s special motion to strike most of Paris’s petition, ruling that many of her challenges were based on filings protected under the First Amendment and California’s anti-SLAPP laws. The judge also ordered Paris to cover the Estate’s legal fees, a clear procedural win for Branca and McClain.”But Paris is far from conceding. A spokesperson told that the ruling “is limited to minor procedural issues and does not change the facts,” adding that she will be submitting an updated filing soon. “The pattern of behavior displayed by the executors and their attorneys raises significant red flags, and Paris will continue working to ensure her family is treated fairly.”
November 19 : Paris Jackson Strikes Back: New Filing Accuses Estate of Mismanaging $464 Million : “Just one week after the developments covered in our previous report, Paris Jackson has returned to court with a new round of allegations against the executors of the Michael Jackson Estate, this time focusing on delayed accounting, unproductive investments, and what she calls “enormous” personal gains for the men overseeing her father’s legacy.”
November 22 : USA for Africa’s “We Are The World” Returns in Stunning Quality for Its 40th Anniversary : “Four decades after it united the biggest voices in music for a global cause, We Are The World has been brought into a new era. To celebrate the song’s 40th anniversary, an enhanced video and remastered audio release, including a new Spatial Audio version, have been unveiled, giving listeners the most vivid experience of this legendary recording to date.”
“MICHAEL” Trailer Surpassed 300 Million Views : “When the MICHAEL biopic teaser dropped, it instantly broke records: 116.2 million views in its first 24 hours, the biggest launch ever for a music biopic trailer. Now, just weeks after that historic debut, the buzz isn’t slowing down. Across social media, the total views for the teaser have now surpassed 300 million.”
November 27 : Michael Jackson’s “Rockin’ Robin” Lands in Stranger Things Season 5
December 01 : The Cascio hearing has been rescheduled again; this time until January 14, 2026.
December 03 : Jermaine announces in Monaco a plan to create a museum dedicated to the works of his younger brother Michael, particularly dozens of paintings made by the pop singer, who died in 2009. The location has not yet been decided, nor has the opening date, but the collection of paintings and memorabilia gathered by the family is ready, Jermaine Jackson, 70, said on the sidelines of The Monegasque magazine’s Christmas gala at the Yacht Club of the small Mediterranean principality. The museum will be funded by Jackson Family Legacy Investments, a company created by Jermaine Jackson to pass on the family’s cultural and artistic heritage to future generations. While the museum is intended to grow over time, the initial collection includes around 200 works attributed to Michael: 120 paintings as well as photos, sculptures, and more. “Michael was also an incredible painter,” the older brother said, adding that he has assembled an entire collection of family memorabilia, from their beginnings in the 1960s up to Michael’s death.
December 19 : The US Department of Justice released several photos as part of the Epstein files and one photo featured Michael Jackson. In the photo, MJ is posing with former President Bill Clinton and Diana Ross in April 2002. There also appears to be three “victims” in the photo. However, it is quickly revealed that the “victims” are actually Evan Ross, 37, and Michael‘s two kids Paris and Prince Jackson.
December 20 : “Reports claiming Diana Ross was spotted in Jeffrey Epstein’s files has surfaced, but new reports reveal that the singer was with her son Evan Ross,” Hollywood Unlocked wrote on Instagram along with the actual photo, which was taken back in 2003. Evan then took to the comments section to react. “Thank you. These people r rediculous [sic],” he wrote.
Grace Rwaramba on her Facebook page : “This photo is a perfect example of how easy it is to weave a grand story from nothing. I remember this moment vividly. We were in a trailer outside the Apollo Theater in New York in April 2002. Michael was preparing to perform at the “Every Vote Counts” national voter registration and fundraiser for the Democratic Party. I was off to the side with Bigi. Consider how the photo was manipulated to pull Michael into the Epstein mess. Now, major news outlets around the globe are on the case. Huh. I have seen this movie before.”
Taj Jackson on X : “Thank you to all the MJ fans for once again quickly and accurately setting the record straight. I know how tiring and frustrating it can be to deal with media propaganda and smear campaigns aimed squarely at my uncle. Especially when it’s plain to see he is constantly being used as a distraction, scapegoat and/or smoke screen for others. And to the trolls, trashy media, haters and click baiters… This is not our first rodeo and collectively our voices have proven, despite whatever lies you try to spread, the truth with always win out in the end.”
Prince & Paris do not comment publicly on this matter nor Diana Ross or the Michael Jackson Estate.
Michael Jackson, Epstein Photos and Why the Press Needs to Chill : “Before speculation runs wild, it’s worth taking a step back, lowering the temperature, and looking at what these images actually represent and, more importantly, what they do not.”
December 26 : Worldwide Promotion Begins for the Michael Jackson Biopic “Michael” : « Across cinemas around the world, early promotional material for #MichaelMovie has started to appear, marking the first visible phase of a campaign fans have been eagerly waiting for. Movie theaters are rolling out posters and standees featuring the official movie poster »
December 28 : Michael Jackson Official Biopic “Michael” Appears in Apple TV : “The highly anticipated official Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has now appeared on Apple TV in the platform’s “Coming Soon” section, catching the attention of fans worldwide. While this listing confirms growing momentum around the project, it remains unclear whether the deal was finalized by Universal Pictures or the Michael Jackson Estate, and no official release date has yet been announced.”
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