Before making Thriller, Michael Jackson looked to a 1981 horror classic, with An American Werewolf in London influencing the video’s vision.

Comedian and actor Flex Alexander has a sense of humor about the recurring criticism he gets for starring in a Michael Jackson biopic two decades ago.The “One on One” star portrayed the King of Pop in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s music recently enjoyed its annual boost on charts ...

Michael is set to release on April 24, 2026. Michael Jackson is being played by his nephew Jaffar Jackson in the movie. Other cast members include names like Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller ...

Bringing together the two most famous people in their respective fields is no small feat, as music-industry marketing executive Dan Beck recalls in his new memoir, “You’ve Got Michael”: Living Through ...

Before the streaming era, holidays rarely had much of an impact on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. You'd see an occasional novelty hit here and there, but generally speaking, the Hot 100 in ...

Sixteen years after his passing, Michael Jackson is still proving why society crowned him the King of Pop. Jackson’s 1982 hit song turned spooky season anthem, “Thriller,” moonwalked back into the ...

The trailer for Michael shows Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, take on the role of the King of Pop for a biopic that is set to release in 2026. Jackson captures the energy and signature moves ...

The upcoming film 'Michael,' starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, sets a new benchmark for biopic buzz with over 116 million trailer views in 24 hours. There’s no disputing Michael ...

When it comes to the Jacksons, showbiz really does run in the family. "Michael," a biopic of pop icon Michael Jackson starring the singer's real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, released its first teaser ...

The trailer for Michael, which was unveiled on November 6, 2025, features Jafaar playing his late uncle in the recording studio, life on stage, filming the world-famous “Thriller” music video and his ...

Emlyn Travis is a news writer at Entertainment Weekly. She has been working at EW since 2022. Her work has previously appeared on MTV News, Teen Vogue, and NME.