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The trailer for Michael, the highly-anticipated biopic about the King of Pop Michael Jackson, was reportedly a 'crowd-pleasing hit' at CinemaCon, according to Variety . The film's first look occurred during Lionsgate's presentation to theater owners on Wednesday, a year before it is expected to hit theaters on April 18, 2025. The sneak peek did not disappoint as it began with Jackson (portrayed in the movie by the legend's own nephew Jaafar) on stage as he performed some of his greatest hits, including Man in the Mirror and Thriller. In the footage, fans hung on to his every word as they sang along to the hit tracks, which helped make him of one the most best-selling artists of all time.

On Friday night, Will Smith felt the need for speed as he drove down the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. On a stretch of the scenic highway that is quite dangerous, the Hitch star, 55, was clocked going 63 in a 45mph speed limit zone. Over the last 14 years, 58 people have died on that stretch of PCH, so Will's stardom didn't help him get out of the speed Ticket. On that stretch of the oceanside highway, the California Highway Patrol has no patience for speed demons. Four Pepperdine University students were killed in October 2023 after a BMW lost control while going 104 miles per hour and slammed into the young women.

Sony's continuing corporate boasting about its scrupulous ethical principles, commitment to diversity, and inclusion does not specifically mention its child violence policy. So how does it square this with purchasing the musical catalogue of an alleged child abuser? It's likely that the generous support it provides to four children's charities speaks for itself. Money, it is said, speaks louder than words, and a few days ago, the media behemoth estimated that only half of Michael Jackson's musical catalog from the late performer's estate went out, though some believe it could be as much as £600 million.

Jafaar Jackson was on the set of his latest Michael Jackson biopic simply named Michael, alongside his on-screen mother, Nia Long. In what seemed to be a funeral scene, the 27-year-old actor, the true-life nephew of the late King of Pop (who died in 2009 at the age of 50 years old) was seen on the Los Angeles set on what seemed to be a funeral scene. Jafaar - who has a 'uncanny' similarity to his uncle, moved director Antoine Fuqua enough to warrant his inclusion - was seen wearing a white dress shirt and a black tie.

Michael Jackson's estate has sold a 50% interest in the late pop star's music catalog to Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. According to Billboard, the offer would be the biggest-ever contract for a single musician's money.

Top Gun: Miles Teller, a Maverick boy, is looking for a potential role as one of Michael Jackson's lawyers in a tribute to the late King Of Pop. Michael will be played by his nephew Jaafar in the forthcoming film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose film includes Training Day and The Equalizer. Colman Domingo, a Rustin actor, will appear as the Jackson Five's vain father Joe, with Nia Long playing the family matriarch Katherine.

In the forthcoming biography about the King of Pop, Nia Long will appear as Michael Jackson's mother. In the forthcoming film directed by Antoine Fuqua, the actress, 53, who will receive $32,500 a month in child assistance from her ex partner Ime Udoka, 46, will play Katherine Jackson, 94. 'Katherine Jackson is an amazing pillar of strength and grace for the entire Jackson family,' Nia said in a tweet.'

Camila Cabello made the rounds at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Sunday. The 26-year-old hitmaker was first discovered as she made her way through the city's rain-soaked streets, and several of her followers were later hounded at the annual festival. Drake, the singer who was just recently rumored to have begun dating Drake, spent time at IndieWire Sundance Studio, where she was photographed alongside her Rob Peace costars Jay Will and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Lionsgate has officially announced the film's international release date as the start of principal photography for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic begins. According to Deadline, 'Michael', which stars late Thriller superstar Jaafar Jackson, 27, as the King of Pop, is scheduled for a theatrical debut in the United States on April 18, 2025, while Universal handles overseas distribution. The life and four-decade career of Michael Jackson, five of whom appeared in the original pop sensation the Jackson 5 starred, is narrated by Antoine Fuqua with a screenplay by John Logan.

Michael Jackson's estate has successfully stopped the selling of 'extremely rare' unreleased recordings by the late singer. Gotta Have Rock and Roll reported plans to auction off over two dozen master tapes allegedly recorded by the late Thriller singer, who died at the age of 50 in June 2009 at the New York studio The Hit Factory in 1994. They were expected to sell up to $4,000 for each tape, but attorneys on behalf of the estate threatened to sue, arguing that the recordings had been 'unquestionably stolen.'

Denzel Washington is collaborating with director Antoine Fuqua for the sixth time in a recent action epic about the real-life ancient warrior Hannibal. In his first collaboration with Fuqua, 2001's Training Day, Washington, 68, who was found in Portofino, Italy with his wife Pauletta in late September, received his second Oscar. He appeared on Fuqua's The Equalizer, 2016's The Magnificent Seven reconstruction, 2018's The Equalizer 2 and this year's The Equalizer 3.

In a forthcoming biopic centered around the King of Pop himself, Jaafar Jackson has a 'uncanny' resemblance to his late uncle, Michael Jackson. In January, the 27-year-old budding actor was revealed to have been cast as the Thriller hit maker earlier this year. However, filming in Hollywood has been suspended due to the current SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike. Antoine Fuqua, the project's producer, recently spoke about the possibility of having the late singer's nephew play the leading role in the film.

Near the body of late rapper Coolio, multiple bags containing drugs as well as paraphernalia were discovered. The rapper was discovered dead on September 28 on the bathroom floor of a friend's house in Los Angeles, according to the coroner's reporter, who was uncovered by Page Six. According to his death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ on Thursday, the rapper had died as a result of a fentanyl overdose.

Rapper Coolio died of a fentanyl overdose at the age of 59 in September 2022. When he was discovered dead on September 28, Paradise hitmaker Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (pictured R in 1995, L in 1995, and inset ten days before his death), discovered traces of heroin and methamphetamine in his system. Other medical disorders on Coolio's death certificate include severe asthma, cardiomyopathy (an acquired or hereditary disease of heart muscle), and the use of hallucinatory drug PCP (Phencyclidine). Following an autopsy and toxicology examination, the cause of death was determined. An overdose is caused by a small amount of fentanyl. Just two milligrams, the equivalent of five grains of salt, is enough to cause death.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for making a cruel joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her buzz cut at the 2022 Oscars, and we're still mourning it. When he delivered his opening monologue at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 12, Host Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time joking about the now-famous event. Kimmel went on to discuss the "strict polices" that the Oscars have in place this year after stating five Irish actors were nominated at the premiere, raising the chances of another fight taking place on stage were "way up." "If anyone in this theatre commits an act of violence at any time during the performance," Kimmel joked, you will be named best actor and allowed to give a 19-minute long speech." "If any of you get mad at a joke and decide you want to get up here and get jiggy with it, it won't be straightforward." You may have to start first for a few of my friends. Michael B. Jordan, Michelle Yeoh, Pedro Pascal, and Andrew Garfield, who were all in the audience, were then referred to by the host.

Will Smith has returned to the awards show circuit just over a year after being slapped with Chris Rock. Following the 2022 Oscars, the "Emancipation" actor made his first awards show appearance on March 1st at the 2023 African American Film Critics Association Awards, where he accepted the Beacon award alongside the film's producer, Antoine Fuqua. "Emancipation" was the most personal difficult film of my entire career," the actor began his address, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "It's really difficult to carry a modern mind to that time period." It's difficult to imagine that there has been such cruelty. Smith went on to recall his experience shooting his Apple TV+ film, which follows the true story of an enslaved man who declares his own rights, as well as the time one of his white costars yelled on him during a dramatic scene.

Will Smith returned to an awards show stage at the African-American Film Critics Association Awards on Wednesday evening, nearly a year after his infamous Oscar slap of Chris Rock. At the 14th Annual AAFCA Awards, the 54-year-old actor received the Beacon Award, which were hosted at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. 'Emancipation was the most difficult film of his entire career,' before joking, 'It was all outdoors,' he said.'

This year, Michael will begin filming, starring Jaafar Jackson, the late singer's nephew. According to Dan Reed, who gave two of Jackson's accusers a platform, it would glorify a man who'raped children.' The Jackson family has long denied allegations of child abuse. It's unclear how Antoine Fuqua, the film's producer, would react to the allegations.

With the rise of celebrity biopics in recent years — "Elvis," about rock legend Elvis Presley, "Bohemian Rhapsody" about Queen singer Freddie Mercury, and "Rocketman" about icon Elton John — to name a few — it was appropriate for Jackson's simultaneously fascinating and tumultuous personal and professional life to be brought to life in a film. Well, it's happening. The King of Pop is coming to a cinema near you soon! On January 18, it was announced via Deadline that the late Michael Jackson's story would be told in a new Lionsgate biopic directed by the acclaimed Antoine Fuqua and co-produced by Graham King.

Antoine Fuqua has been chosen to direct Lionsgate's forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, which has been released by the deceased pop star's estate. Michael, the 56-year-old filmmaker who is best known for directing The Equalizer film franchise and Training Day, will be working alongside Oscar-winning producer Graham King on the film titled Michael. 'The first films of my career were music videos, and I'm also aware that mixing film and music are a huge part of who I am,' the producer said in a tweet.

The African-American Film Critics Association has named the Woman King the best film of the year ahead of the 14th Annual AAFCA Awards. The complete winners list in all 15 categories will be announced on January 16 and the in-person awards ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles on March 1.

This winter, the much-anticipated historical drama "Emancipation" will be released in theaters, and it is expected to be a moving tale. Will Smith's first appearance after winning an Oscar and being embroiled in a scandal at the 2022 awards, the film is based on a true tale of an enslaved man who survived a plantation during the Civil War and later became a vital rallying point for the abolitionist movement. Warning of content: The historical sources that told "Peter"'s tale, including those linked to it, use the words of the day (including terms that have been deemed obsolete and offensive) and showcase images of extreme terror.

On Friday, Will Smith came out as a dapper figure at the Emancipation European film premiere in London. The actor, 54, wore a brown three piece suit teamed with a crisp blue shirt, which he buttoned up at the collar. As he arrived at the festival, movie actor Will wore a pair of smartly polished brown shoes to match his suit and looked in good spirits.

Will Smith is talking about the Oscars slap incident in March for the first time. Smith appeared on "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah" on November 28 and discussed the fall out of the incident, his family's reaction to what happened, and how he's handling it now months later. Watch the video above. Smith opened by mentioning that he's been holding out the spotlight for the majority of the time since the Oscars in March. "I've been away," he said. "What have y'all been doing?" Noah recalled that the 2022 Oscars were both one of the best and worst days of Smith's life.