Michael Jackson’s kids Prince, 24, Paris, 23, and Blanket, 19, make rare red carpet appearance

Michael Jackson sat down to chat with Oprah Winfrey in 1993, it would go down in history as the most-watched interview ever.The King of Pop opened up to Oprah on February 10 that year - and 62 million Americans tuned in to watch it at the time.In the historic chat, the music legend revealed a number of shocking admissions about his personal life.The singer didn't hold back as he spoke openly about topics including his traumatic childhood, skin colour and even rumoured romances.One of Michael's most painful claims was about his father, Joseph Jackson, beating him as a young child.Jackson was clearly emotional when he spoke about his relationship with his father, who could frighten him with "just a look", and so much so that he'd become physically sick.Michael said: "He saw me, he wanted me… I guess I don't know if I was his golden child or whatever it was, some may call it a strict disciplinarian or whatever, but he was very strict, very hard, very stern. Just a look would scare you, you know"He went on: "There's been times when he'd come to see me, and I would get sick.

Sir Paul McCartney has told how he thought a "girl fan" had got hold of his phone number but was surprised to learn it was superstar Michael Jackson.The singer, 79, said he didn't recognise the softly spoken voice on the other end of the phone and became annoyed, thinking that it was a "groupie" who had managed to get his number.In an interview with Daily Star, the British hitmaker spoke of his shock at learning who he was speaking to.Paul recalled: "Somebody rang me up, and this high voice I didn’t recognise said, ‘Hi, Paul.'"I thought, ‘This is a girl fan, and how the hell did she get my number?’ I was quite annoyed," he admitted.The former Beatles member revealed who was actually on the other end of the phone.He explained: "Then the voice said, ‘It’s Michael,’ and suddenly it dawned on me."It wasn’t a girl, it was Michael Jackson, and he basically said, ‘Do you want to make some hits?’"Following the phone call, the duo went on to work together to write the 1983 hit, Say Say Say.The song became Jackon's best performing Hot 100 chart single and led the list for six weeks in December 1983.Elsewhere, former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan opened up about a time that The Beatles star had called him up to scold him.Speaking on The Brett Lee podcast last month, spoke about having a scary phone call with Paul after meeting him for a few drinks earlier in his career.Piers said: “I was walking to the pub in Canary Wharf. We had a story on page 7 (in The Sun) about Paul McCartney.“He had a new girlfriend at the time called Heather Mills.

Broadway box office showed some improvement last week, with business for the 19 productions rising 12% from the previous week to a total $16,909,848. Paid attendance was up a commensurate 9% to 152,557, indicating that about 81% of available seats were filled during the week ending Feb. 6.

The Mirror reported.In 1963, a then-six-year-old Jackson reportedly sang “The Sound of Music” song “Climb Every Mountain” on the school’s now-decrepit stage. The school, which shuttered at some point in the 2000s, has since fallen into a sorry state. When creators with the YouTube channel RnK All Day took a peek inside in 2020, the lack of recent use or care was beyond evident.“This school is really unique because it was the school of the Jackson 5,” said videographer Robb Atch, 40, at the beginning of a 23-minute clip of his exploration inside the structure, which was easily accessed via an open door.“Michael Jackson roamed the halls of this school.

Michael Jackson is about to be the focus of a new biopic.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorLynn Nottage has had a hat-trick of shows on New York stages this season: the new opera “Intimate Apparel,” the Michael Jackson musical “MJ” and the play “Clyde’s.” How does she top that?Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:By leaning into comedy. “I want to create theater that’s joyful,” the playwright said on the new episode of Stagecraft, Variety’s theater podcast.“I want people to leave feeling good,” she continued.

Pop legend Janet Jackson, 55, appeared on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning to chat about her new, eponymous documentary. Janet is a four-hour journey through the highs and lows of the superstar’s career, but she wasn’t sure it would be such a hit at first.Speaking to Zoe, 51, Janet explained that she originally thought that her documentary might be boring for viewers.She said: “I thought it would be quite boring for a lot of people, basically for everyone. “My favourite episode...

Michael Jackson biopic is in the works, with Bohemian Rhapsody‘s Graham King on board to produce the film.According to Variety, the forthcoming movie – titled Michael – is being made with the blessing of the Michael Jackson estate. The screenplay is being written by John Logan (Gladiator, Skyfall), who previously worked with King on Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator (2004).John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of Jackson’s estate, will produce the biopic alongside King, who first met the Jackson family in 1981.

Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, will have his life reenacted in an upcoming biopic titled Michael.Lionsgate has picked up distribution rights for the film, which was written by Gladiator writer John Logan, according toDeadline on Monday.The publication reported that the film will be 'an in-depth portrayal of a complicated man who became the King of Pop.' In-depth look: Michael Jackson, who passed away in 2009, will have his life reenacted in an upcoming biopic titled Michael (pictured in 2005)Michael is being made with the blessing of the deceased pop star's estate, and his mother Katherine Jackson seems considerably excited about it.'Ever since Michael was little, as a member of The Jackson 5, he loved the magic of cinema,' she said. 'As a family, we are honored to have our life story come alive on the big screen.' Jackson has sold more than 400 million records worldwide.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe phrases “music festival” and “Super Bowl” didn’t always seem like they should be naturally conjoined, but in an era where halftime performers get as much scrutiny as which teams make the finals, it’s made sense to draw out the musical parts of the annual festivities as much as possible, even if it’s just for in-person visitors and not worldwide television consumption. And so for the third time in four years (minus one pandemic time-out), the game’s host city is also getting a three-night Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, aimed at luring locals as well as out-of-towners with diverse double-headliner bills.At L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena (which was still called Staples Center when the lineup was revealed in November), Halsey and Machine Gun Kelly provide the action on Thursday, the first night.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLionsgate will distribute a new Michael Jackson biopic that will be produced by “Bohemian Rhapsody’s” Graham King. The film is being made with the cooperation of the Michael Jackson estate, which may impact how it deals with the multiple allegations of child sexual abuse that were brought against the King of Pop over the course of his career and following his 2009 death.Entitled “Michael,” the film will be produced by King, who mined similar terrain with Freddie Mercury, and the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain.

The Graham King produced Michael Jackson biopic project, which is being made with the blessing of the pop legend’s estate, is seeing its worldwide distribution rights snapped up by Lionsgate.

loved ones announced to Pitchfork. “Dad, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Friend & Artist, he lived his life as a singer, musician, and entrepreneur who loved black music.”Johnson made a musical name for himself throughout the 1960s and ’70s, recording soul and blues tracks for the Chicago’s Twinight records.

Paris Jackson appeared to have a distinct hickey as she headed through JFK Airport in New York City this Thursday.The 23-year-old was in New York for the Broadway opening of a jukebox musical honoring her father Michael Jackson and produced by his estate.When she was spotted at the airport the day after the opening, she was surrounded by a group including her brothers Prince, 24, and Blanket, 19. Is it...?:Paris Jackson appeared to have a distinct hickey as she headed through JFK Airport in New York City this ThursdayPrince and Blanket had attended the opening red carpet with Paris, who did not appear to have a hickey during that event.During her sighting at the airport, Paris stuck to the boho chic dress sense she has become known for in recent years.

Black History Month kicks off, celebrities braved the winter storm index sweeping the nation bring the heat to the red carpet for parties and premieres. Cold temps were no issue in LA, as Halle Berry, Kelly Rowland, Taja V. Simpson and more brought their beauty to the black carpet for the premiere of Moonfall, Berry’s upcoming sci-fi adventure flick.

Janet Jackson, 55, stepped into the spotlight once again when she released her incredible tell-all documentary on Lifetime and A&E last week, and although it wasn’t mentioned in the four-part special, her relationship with her late brother Michael Jackson‘s three kids is now being revealed. It turns out the doting aunt has a “wonderful relationship” with Prince Jackson, 24, Paris Jackson, 23, and Blanket Jackson, 19, and is in close contact with them regularly. “Janet still has a wonderful relationship with all of the kids and is constantly in touch with them all,” a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife.

Did Paris Jackson get love-bitten? In photos you can see here, the daughter of Michael Jackson was spotted at JFK airport on Wednesday, Feb. 2 with a very noticeable mark on her neck. Paris was headed out of the city with her brothers, Prince Jackson, 24, and Bigi Jackson, (formerly known as Blanket),19, after attending the Tuesday opening night performance of MJ: The Musical about their late father.

Michael Jackson's kids are celebrating his legacy. On Tuesday night, the late pop star's daughter Paris, 23, and sons Prince, 24, and Blanket, 19, were spotted at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. The famed theater is currently home to "MJ The Musical," which recounts the King of Pop's creation of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

A compilation of the MJ look-alike’s childhood pics boasts a whopping 1.7 million views on TikTok. “People are seeing my TikTok videos now and seeing that I’m real,” Fabio Jackson told New Dog Media of the uncanny resemblance.

Paris Jackson and her brothers supported the legacy of their father, Michael Jackson, attending the premiere of MJ: The Musical, in New York City. Paris was wearing a gorgeous red wrap dress and red velvet boots.Michael Jackson’s son Bigi speaks about his father’s legacy and his plans with siblings Paris and PrinceParis Jackson wears Madonna-inspired cone bra at star-studded Las Vegas restaurant launchOn the red carpet, Paris was accompanied by her older brother Prince, 24, who sported a traditional suit and tie.

Michael Appler On Tuesday evening in New York City, “MJ The Musical,” a new biographical musical celebrating the life and work of Michael Jackson, opened on Broadway.“MJ The Musical,” written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and produced in arrangement with the Michael Jackson estate, depicts the rehearsal process for Jackson’s 1992 “Dangerous” world tour—set one year before allegations of sexual misconduct first surfaced about the artist.And the show’s backers were quick to shut down any mention of the scandal that still clouds the King of Pop’s life and legacy at the red-carpet premiere of the musical, kicking out a Variety journalist for bringing up the topic of Jackson’s alleged abuse. In response to questions that asked how audience members should balance potential discomfort with enjoyment of the show’s theatrical artistry, cast members gave considered and conscientious responses.