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Sam Claflin reflects on making a name for himself as the shirtless hunk in a new interview with GQ Hype.

Michael Jackson wanted to marry Princess Diana and believed Charles was jealous of him, according to his former bodyguard. The King of Pop thought Diana was the “ideal wife” and was one of the only people in the world who could understand what his life was like, close confidant Matt Fiddes has said. It was said that Michael and Diana would talk to each other in late night phone calls between Neverland and Kensington Palace as they both struggled with life in the limelight.

Emiliano De Pablos Barcelona-based Filmax has acquired international sales rights to “Matar cangrejos” (”Killing Crabs”), Canarian filmmaker Omar Al Abdul Razzak’s feature fiction debut which world premieres in the Zonazine section of the Malaga Film Festival.  Produced by Manuel Arango and Abdul Razzak at Tourmalet Films, in co-production with Netherlands’ Ijswater Films, ”Killing Crabs” is an autobiographical coming-of-age story set in Tenerife in the early 1990s. Rayco, an eight-year-old boy, and his 14-year-old sister Paula kill the time in any way they can, excitedly waiting for Michael Jackson’s visit to the island. 

Jane Park has been having a very public pop at a Scottish footballer who she claims she's been in a relationship with.

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A wax museum in Poland has captured the internet’s attention thanks to their “creepy” wax figures.

Lisa Marie Presley's sudden and tragic passing on January 12, her family members she left behind, including her eldest daughter Riley Keough and her mother, Priscilla Presley, have not only been mourning her, but they've also been embroiled in legal drama over the late singer's estate.The two women have been in a tense battle over Lisa Marie's will, especially over an amendment the star made to it in 2016 which made Riley, as opposed to Priscilla and Lisa Marie's former business manager Barry Siegel, the sole trustee.Priscilla and Barry had been co-trustees since 2010, but in 2016, they were removed in favor of Riley and her late brother Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide at age 27 in 2020.WATCH: Lisa Marie Presley's last on-screen interview with daughter RileyMORE: Priscilla Presley says Elvis Presley would say 'you are me' of Austin Butler's portrayal of himBeing that Lisa Marie is the only daughter of the late Elvis Presley, Graceland – the home the King of Rock bought in 1957 for $100,000 at age 22, and that today generates millions of dollars per year in revenue – is at stake.Also at risk, is a 15 percent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises, which since 2016 was meant to go to Riley. This contributes to the millions of dollars the Presley estate generates each year.MORE: Riley Keough recalls her relationship with stepfather Michael Jackson: 'I loved him'Since 2013, Authentic Brands Group has owned the rights to Elvis, and though Lisa Marie remained owner of Graceland until her death, the deal called for new management of the property.

Michael Jackson’s nephew has thanked Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.Taj Jackson criticised the comedian’s latest Netflix special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage after he made a joke where he compares Michael Jackson to disgraced singer R. Kelly.In September, Kelly was found guilty of six counts of child pornography and sexual abuse. He’s currently serving a 31-year prison sentence for his crimes.Michael Jackson faced many child sexual abuse allegations during his career.

The California Film Commission has allocated more than $81 million to 24 film projects that have been selected for the latest round of the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer “Michael,” the Lionsgate biopic about Michael Jackson, will receive more than $21 million in California tax credits, the state’s film commission announced Monday. The California Film Commission announced the latest round of credit allocations, totaling $81.7 million for 24 projects. The commission stated that “Michael” will generate $120 million in “qualified” in-state spending, which is more than any other project in the 14-year history of the tax credit program. The project was announced in January, with Jackson’s nephew Jaafar in the lead role. John Branca and John McClain, the executors of the Jackson estate, are producing with Graham King.

WARNING – This post contains very strong language and the use of racial slurs used on-stage: “Anybody that says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” Chris Rock said with a well-timed figurative wink tonight right at the start of his live Netflix special Selective Outrage.

Peter Andre has been celebrating his upcoming 50th birthday with his family in Dubai on a fun-filled vacation away from the UK. But now he reveals the celebrations have moved on to his 17 year old son Junior, who has already been planning his 18th birthday. "He’s thinking about it already but I won’t be cramping his style," Pete, 49, told us in his exclusive column - only available to OK! VIPs.

Sam Claflin says his audition for “Daisy Jones & The Six” couldn’t have gone worse.

Katie Reul editor “Company,” “MJ” and “The Wiz” are among seven shows coming to the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles for the 2023-2024 season, Broadway in Hollywood revealed Wednesday morning. The newly announced lineup consists of five L.A. premieres, one pre-Broadway L.A. premiere and the revival of a retired production. “MJ” will commence the season Dec. 20, marking the Tony Award-winning musical’s Los Angeles debut. Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon and Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the show centers its narrative around the creative legacy and unique sound of Michael Jackson.

Broadway in Hollywood has tuned up the slate of musicals for its 2023-24 season. Headed to the Pantages Theatre stage starting late this year are the touring productions of MJ The Musical, The Wiz, Chicago The Musical, Girl from the North Country, Mrs. Doubtfire, Peter Pan and Company.

Michael Jackson's extraordinary interview with Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host got into the nitty-gritty of the star's controversial and traumatic life in an hour-long special on February 10, 1993, which aired on ABC. The monumental event became one of the most-watched interviews of all time, tallying up more than 90 million viewers.

Michael Jackson's incredible interview with Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host got into the nitty-gritty of the star's controversial and traumatic life in an hour-long special on February 10, 1993, which aired on ABC. The monumental event became one of the most-watched interviews of all time, tallying up more than 90 million viewers.

The estate of Michael Jackson is closing in on a deal that, if finalized, would see 50% of the singer’s publishing and recorded-music revenues sold in the $800-900 million range. Variety reports that Sony and an unnamed financial partner are seeking to acquire half of Jackson’s catalog, as well as the rights to MJ: The Musical and the upcoming biopic Michael.

Paris Jackson looked casual while riding her Vespa in Los Angeles on Friday just days after her father's estate decided to see half his music catalog. The 24-year-old model donned a brown and white tie-dye sweater and a pair of blue jeans. She added dark brown shoes to her ensemble. She pulled a white motorcycle helmet snug over her head as she drove the brown-gray vehicle.Jackson's appearance out came just days after it was revealed her father's estate would sell half of the late singer's music catalog. The estate is reportedly selling half the catalog for between $800-900 million, according to Variety.  Casual: Paris Jackson looked casual while riding her Vespa in Los Angeles on Friday just days after her father's estate decided to see half his music catalogVariety insiders stated claimed Sony and an unknown financial partner are negotiating for 50% of the catalog and other projects such as the MJ: The Musical and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. This would be the largest amount of money ever spent on a music catalog. Speaking of the biopic, Paris' cousin Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic called Michael, according to Deadline. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and a member of The Jackson 5.

Paris Jackson showed off her impressive strength on Instagram this Tuesday.The daughter of Michael Jackson, 24, could be seen climbing an expert rock climbing wall inside a gym in two clips shared to her Instagram Story.Paris sported a brown tank top and tight black leggings as she traversed up the wall to the tune of Sharing The Night Together by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.In a follow-up video, the model scaled another wall in a baggy red sweatshirt and gray leggings as You’re the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White played out.Paris' social media activity comes hours after it was reported that Michael Jackson's estate is nearing a sale of his iconic music catalog in the $800 to $900million range.

Six-time Tony winner, Audra McDonald, and Best Actor in a Musical, Myles Frost, have joined the cast of Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay’s latest film inspired by Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of our Discontents.