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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.
LaToya shares an old picture with Brenda Richie : “On a #ThrowbackThursday!”
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 11 : LaToya shares old video of her dog Prince : “Look guys Prince is driving me around! Sharing my dog Prince with you all on #NationalPetDay”
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 : La Toya shares an old video from Armed & Famous : “A conversation with my precious Mother! I love you Mother!”
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 26 : La Toya shares a random video with a monkey : “How aggressive would you be frighten?”
April 27 : THE WIZ back in theatres on May 18
Streetwalker aka Florida Groove
Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.
RECORDING DATE
Streetwalker (demo 1/1986 aka Florida Groove) recorded at Hayvenhurst
March 23, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Florida Groove”
May 21, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the songs “Florida Groove” and “Trash Can Song”.
May 23, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Florida Groove”.
July 8, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Florida Groove” aka “Streetwalker”.
July 9, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Florida Groove” aka “Streetwalker”.
October 4, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Streetwalker”.
October 11, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Streetwalker”.
Streetwalker (demo 2/1987) : New mix recorded in January-June 1987 at Westake studio. The song was very close to making it on the album, although it was ultimately decided to include “Another Part of Me” instead.
Bill Bottrell on X (March 26, 2025) : “Quincy working during Bad at Westlake with some minimalist arrangements and reverb like thriller era. MJ adding new chorus “Never Met a Girl” a new vocal, some new lyrics, and adding my drum programming during Bad at Westlake, probably when Q wasn’t there.”
Streetwalker (demo 3/1988) : Bill Bottrell did further work on Streetwalker at Smoketree Studio in California in 1988. The 1988 mix was released on October 16, 2001 (Bad Special Edition).
Bill Bottrell on X (December 8, 2024) : “Streetwalker is a chaos in my muddled memory. There was no SW a Hayvenhurst. None. This version has my drum program? The mix is Bruce, very Thriller, and the Voc recording is Bruce? This version has no chorus? My journals say I went to Westlake and recorded vocals Jan. 12-13, 1987 which DID have the chorus, because I never heard this without that? Of these Westlake sessions I have zero memory? Then jump to 1988, MJ is on BAD tour, calls me and asks me to “re-do” Streetwalker. I spend a week at Smoketree by myself totally changing it, new tempo, new key, send to MJ, he said “Billy that’s country”. I thought he didn’t like it, story over. Then jump several years and I hear SW released version on YT. I see Q listed as producer so I call Q and say I think I produced that and he says “yeah, ok”. 15 years later I hear Q had a finished SW that he left off BAD and put APOM on instead. And I’m just very confused. Do people have the final Q version? I don’t care just curious.”
Bill Bottrell on X (March 26, 2025) : “My post-Bad versions made at Smoketree during Bad tour with new tempo, arrangements, guitars, horns, new vocals, strange “street scene” intro. (This version eventually released). MJ called me from his Bad tour and asked me to re-invent SW. I worked alone at Smoketree only bringing in Jasun Martz to play harp, did a rough mix and sent it to MJ. Early in Dangerous sessions, he only said about SW, “Billy, that’s country!”
STUDIO(S)
Hayvenhurst (Encino, California)
Westlake Recording Studios ( Los Angeles, California)
Smoketree Ranch (Palm Springs, California)
SONGWRITER(S)
Michael Jackson
PRODUCER(S)
Quincy Jones
Bill Bottrell
Michael Jackson
RELEASE DATE :
Streetwalker (demo 1/1986 aka Florida Groove) : First leaked online on July 18, 2018, as a 2:21 snippet. In 2020, the same demo was leaked in full as a low-quality recording from Brad Sundberg’s seminars was leaked online. On January 27, 2023, it was leaked in HQ after Sundberg’s laptop was stolen. Remains unreleased.
Streetwalker (demo 2/1987) : New mix with Western intro recorded in January 1987 at Westake studio. A low-quality phone recording of the 1987 demo leaked online in 2020. It’s much closer to what was eventually released. The full 1987 demo leaked in HQ on June 24, 2025. Remains unreleased.
Streetwalker (demo 3/1988) : released on October 16, 2001 (Bad, Special Edition)
LABEL
Sony
LENGTH
5:53 (final version)
6:20 (1986 demo)
4:36 (unconfirmed) (1987 demo)
ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)
MUSICIANS
PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :
Not released as a single
SHORT FILM
No short film
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS
Never performed on TV
LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS
Never performed in concerts
Jackson Dynasty : March 2025
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 : Janet shares news pics of her in a sexy outfit : Happy Birthday to my friend! I loved celebrating with you”
Paris attends Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California.
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.
LaToya shares a video : “Happy #InternationalWomensDay to the power of women! Continue to be strong independent, fight for what you truly believe in not allowing others to deter you from your dreams! Ignite the POWER that lies within you”.
Janet shares an old picture from 1989 with Katherine, Rebbie & LaToya : “Celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women today and everyday, but wanted to give a very special shout out to these women here. Thank you for everything. I love you. Happy International Women’s Day!”
March 09 : Janet shares videos from Sabrina Carpenter’s concert in London : “What a fun show! We enjoyed you @SabrinaAnnLynn”.
March 11 : LaToya shares a short video of her signing pictures.
March 12 : Janet shares a picture of her brother Marlon : “Wishing you a beautiful magical day on this special day of yours!!! Happy Birthday!!! I love you and miss you so much!!! Can’t wait for us to hang out again”
March 14 : LaToya shares an old video with her brother Marlon : “Marlon I can’t believe it we have the same age! Wishing you the most amazing Birthday week! I love you and enjoy! Happy Birthday!”.
March 16 : TheMJCast176: Brad Sundberg Q&A
March 17 : These are the channels Michael Jackson fans should boycott.
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 21 : Cincinnati Music Festival on Instagram : “We regret to share that Janet Jackson will not be performing at this year’s Cincinnati Music Festival due to personal matters. While we will miss her incredible presence, we respect her decision and look forward to welcoming her in the future.”
March 22 : LaToya on Insta : “Enjoy the weekend!!!”
March 25 : Janet shares a new selfie : “At the gym, tryin to get it right!!!”
March 26 : MJ The Musical London New Cast and extended to March 2026
March 27 : Janet shares a video of fans dancing to her song “Someone To Call My Lover” : “Story Time: Someone to Call My Lover & Gymnopédie”
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 : LaToya shares a short video : “So they gave me these PJ’s to put on, I’m getting ready to go in for my MRI GET YOUR CHECK UPS. My ultrasound and two others are immediately after. Wish me luck”
Paris graces the new L’OFFICIEL Liechtenstein cover. Find the exclusive story and interview in the Printedition No 19.
March 31 : Janet shares a new pic : “another training session”.
Jackson Dynasty : February 2025
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 01 : LaToya shares a short video : “It’s 11:11 makes your special wish and allow it to manifest!”
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 04 : Janet & the Kids rehearse their upcoming shows in Las Vegas.
February 05 : Janet shares a new picture : “Round Two begins tonight! Can’t wait to see you!”
Janet & the Kids perform the 5th concert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.
February 06 : LaToya shares a new video of her in Paris, France in front of the Moulin Rouge : “In Paris driving by the Moulin Rouge and just had to pop out and take a photo in front of it. Brought back memories of performing there.”
February 07 : Janet shares videos from her stage rehearsals : “WERK!”
Janet & the Kids perform the 6th concert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.
LaToya makes her first public appearance of 2025 at a meet and greet in Reutlingen, Germany.
February 08 : Janet shares a video from her stage rehearsals : “Sound Check”.
Janet & the Kids perform the 7th concert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.
LaToya poses for pictures in Reutlingen, Germany.
February 09 : LaToya shares a new video of her in the make up room on Superbowl Sunday : “Super Bowl Sunday in America & it’s cold in Europe for me, Paris is freezing! However, I cannot wait to watch the game! With brothers it’s always sports”.
Janet shares a new picture in Superbowl Sunday : “Sending you all so much appreciation today & always! Thank you for all the love. It means so much to me”.
February 11 : Safechuck is ‘Frivolous’ says the Estate : Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to be a battleground as his companies, MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures, have responded to the latest round of allegations from James Safechuck. In a recent court filing, the Estate labeled Safechuck’s claims as “frivolous” and pointed out glaring inconsistencies that cast doubt on the credibility of his accusations. In their filing, the companies did not hold back, calling the lawsuit “scurrilous” and “baseless.” They have asked the court to dismiss the case entirely and are seeking reimbursement for the legal fees they’ve incurred defending against what they describe as a smear campaign against the King of Pop.
February 12 : Janet shares a new pic : “Last 3 shows of the February leg resume tonite. See u soon Las Vegas.”
Janet & the Kids perform the 8th concert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.
February 13 : Prince celebrates his 28th birthday.
February 14 : LaToya shares a short video : “To all those in love, hope you’re having a beautiful Valentine’s Day! Hope it’s special for you!”
Janet shares a new pic : “Feeling the love tonite in Vegas. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Janet & the Kids perform the 9th concert of her residency, Janet Jackson : Las Vegas, at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.
February 15 : Janet shares a video from last night’s surprise visit backstage from Missy Elliott! She also shares pics : ‘Thanks for the surprise visit last night Jack. I love seeing u! @MissyElliott”. Missy replies on X : “I love you j! You are such Everything a LEGEND embodies and more! I had to surprise you & check on you like you do me. J look at you fixing my hat you gonna make Sho I’m not outside looking crazy!”
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.
LaToya : “Hope you guys had an incredible Valentine’s Day and still having a lovely “Valentine’s weekend.
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
LaToya shares a short video : “Have a great day guys!”
February 21 : Bigi celebrates his 23rd birthday.
Janet shares pics from he rrecent concerts : “The residency’s 2nd leg was a blast! If we missed you, we look forward to seeing you in May!”
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 24 : Janet shares two funny new selfies : “Mondays”.
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.
February 27 : Janet attends a dinner hosted by British GQ and fashion designer Christian Louboutin to celebrate music and style at The Twenty Two in London, England. She posed for pictures with Mustafa Choucair, Christian Louboutin and Adam Baidawi , Deputy Global Editorial Director of GQ Magazine.
LaToya shares a short video : “Ooh La La! Had fun with them!”
February 28 : Janet shares new pics from last night : “London nights…” “Music & Style w/ @LouboutinWorld @BritishGQ”.
