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Jordan Neely’s family is demanding justice after the 30-year-old was choked to death by a marine vet in the subway. The incident took place on Monday, when Neely was riding the NYC train and he was placed in a fatal chokehold by 24-year-old Daniel Penny. He hasn’t been arrested and isn’t facing charges. “The family’s […]
Hip-Hop fans have spent years discussing the urban myth that Michael Jackson had delivered uncredited vocals on Jay-Z’s Just Blaze-produced The Blueprint standout track “Girls, Girls, Girls.” Nearly 22 years after the release of Jay’s magnum opus, Just Blaze has confirmed that the MJ vocals do exist. The iconic producer detailed discovering the vocals in an […]
Taj Jackson has slammed Chris Rock for a joke he made on his new Netflix special that compared his uncle Michael Jackson to R. Kelly. In his new Netflix special, Rock questioned whether it was fair to not hold Jackson to the same standards as convicted sexual predator R. Kelly due to the pedophilia accusations that trailed Jackson throughout his […]
Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will portray the late King of Pop in an upcoming biopic. The news was announced by Antoine Fuqua, who was revealed by Deadline earlier this month to be directing a film (tentatively titled Michael) based on the celebrated singer’s life. “Proud to announce [Jaafar Jackson] as Michael — the motion picture event that […]
The Michael Jackson biopic has found its director. According to an exclusive Deadline report, Lionsgate has tapped Antoine Fuqua to direct the long-awaited project. Titled Michael, the film was written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo), and will be produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody). Liongate states Michael will give audiences an in-depth look at “the complicated man […]
Michael Jackson’s son Prince believes his late father still holds the “King of Pop” crown. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Prince Jackson shared his thoughts on Rolling Stone’s recent claim that Harry Styles is “the new King of Pop,” which the magazine crowned the former One Direction singer on the cover of its September issue. […]
Sony Music, which manages the rights to Michael Jackson’s catalog, has pulled three of the late star’s songs from streaming services, American Songwriter reports. The songs in question, “Monster” featuring 50 Cent, “Keep Your Head Up,” and “Breaking News,” all appeared on Jackson’s 2010 posthumous project Michael. As a result, only seven songs from the 10-track album are now […]
Michael Jackson’s estate has now alleged that the late singer’s property was stolen in the days following his death by a man who was engaged to one of Jackson’s siblings. TMZ reports that the man, said to be Jeffre Phillips, was staying in Jackson’s Carolwood House when he died, for about nine days in June […]
Chris Brown has put an end to any and all comparisons between him and Michael Jackson. “You’ve always given it to Michael Jackson. But now you’re getting people where they say man Chris is better than [him],” Big Boy said in a new interview with the singer. Brown responded, calling that perspective “cap.” When asked how he […]
Lil Baby’s My Turn is still going strong. According to Billboard, the 2020 studio album has logged 85 weeks in the top 10 of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart—marking the longest top-tier run in the chart’s history. The previous record-holder was Post Malone with Hollywood Bleeding, which spent 84 weeks in the top 10 between 2019 and 2021. Prior to […]
