The Michael Jackson Biopic Made $217 Million in a Weekend. African Music Has the Stories. It Doesn’t Have the Studios.

The box office receipts for Lionsgate’s Michael arrived in late April, and the numbers looked like a world tour. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film pulled $217 million globally in its debut weekend. Jaafar Jackson played his uncle while Universal Pictures and Lionsgate handled the distribution. Fans dressed up and treated the cinema like a concert venue.... Read More

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June 21, 2023

Michael Jackson’s Glory Can’t Match Mine – Portable Boasts

In a bold and audacious statement, Nigerian singer Portable has declared that his own glory surpasses that of the legendary Michael Jackson. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner made this proclamation in a video shared on Instagram, where he was seen driving through a part of Lagos state, surrounded by fervent fans demanding money. The clip captured... Read More

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March 27, 2019

DStv to air controversial ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary this weekend on M-Net City

The much-debated two-part documentary Leaving Neverland is a global hot topic at the moment, and DStv customers across Africa don’t have to wait long to see why this Channel 4 and HBO co-production has taken the world by storm. Just a few weeks after its controversial premiere in the US at the recent Sundance Film Festival, Leaving Neverland will be screened across two... Read More

The week so far in 10 photos from around the world

It’s only Wednesday but so much has happened already all over the world. Swipe through our gallery to see photos of some photos from around the world.

Thinking Through

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August 29, 2017

Paris Jackson pays tribute to late father, Michael on his 59th Birthday

by Wareez Odunayo Today marks what would have been the late king of pop, Michael Jackson’s 59th birthday. Eight years after his death, Jackson continues to be in his daughter, Paris Jackson’s heart. 19-year-old Paris took to Instagram early Tuesday to post a photo from her childhood and a touching message, stressing that he... Read More

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July 1, 2017

Reno Omokri: The lesson Ndi’Igbo taught Jonathan and future leaders

by Reno Omokri By now, I am sure my readers have read the very disparaging comments against former President Goodluck Jonathan which were credited to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. So pedestrian are those comments that I will not repeat them here. You can Google them on your own if... Read More

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April 5, 2017

Remember the time a Pepsi advertisement ruined Michael Jackson’s life? (WATCH)

Since everyone is talking about the Kendall Jenner/Pepsi ad today, we think it’s only right that we dive in and broaden your minds about foolhardy Pepsi ads that history will never forget. The year was 1984, one year after Michael Jackson’s world smash hit “Thriller” was released and Pepsi knew to immediately align its brand... Read More

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April 5, 2017

#Throwback: From Beyoncé to Beckham, here are 3 Pepsi ads we can all agree we love (WATCH)

Yeah, Pepsi messed up big time with the Kendall Jenner ad, but it’s easy to forget they’ve given us some great ads in the past. Take this one (our personal favourite) with Beyonce, Britney Spears, Pink and Enrique Iglesias. Or this other, hilarious ad featuring footballers David Beckham, Roberto Carlos, and Ronaldinho. And finally, this... Read More

The Media Blog

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February 22, 2017

Rihanna breaks Michael Jackson’s Billboard record, so we celebrate with a playlist

In ten years, seven months and two weeks, Rihanna hits her 30th top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Up until now, she was tied with late pop legend, Michael Jackson with 29 Billboard Hot 100 singles. With her ‘Love on the Brain‘ track moving from 13 to 8 on the chart, she... Read More

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January 25, 2017

My father was killed and I want revenge – Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson, daughter of pop legend, Michael Jackson has said her father WS murdered. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Paris said it might sound as a conspiracy theory but she was certain that the pop icon was killed. “He would drop hints about people being out to get him. And at some point he... Read More

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January 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris says her father was murdered, Fans lash out at MI for defending Islam | More stories

Missed out on all of Tuesday’s entertainment gists? Catch up on the biggest ones, and others that unraveled while you laid asleep – on today’s Entertainment Roundup. La La Land earns record-making 14 nominations as Oscars 2017 nominees list is revealed The nomination list for the 89th annual Academy Awards was announced on Tuesday by... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Omar-Farouq Edu: The unspoken voices [NEW VOICES]

by Omar-Farouq Edu The definition of the word ‘Fashion’ lives through freedom of expression. It is a way of life that has no limits and yet I am made to feel otherwise. The sayings of “Express yourself but just don’t be too out there” are words put together that contradict the idea of creativity being... Read More

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July 6, 2016

‘One Dance’ earns Drake a place in history alongside Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and the Beatles

Since One Dance was released, it’s been breaking and setting records chart-wise. Drake probably never knew he would also be tying a music record with Micheal Jackson, and now he has earned that bragging right. The Wizkid and Kyla assisted song alongside his Views albums just entered its 8th week at the top of the... Read More

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May 5, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage takes another shot at acting | Janet Jackson is pregnant | More Stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today. Tiwa Savage takes another shot at acting Away from her battles at home, Tiwa Savage who recently went back to work, is trying her hands at acting, again. The Mavin singer who starred in the season 3 of the MTV-produced series Shuga, is set to appear in comic... Read More

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April 29, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid recognised as co-producer on Drake’s album | Paul of Psquare takes up new career | More Stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today Paul of Psquare goes behind the camera Paul Okoye of Psquare is now trying his hands on music video directing. The other half of Psquare shared pictures on the set of his directorial debut – a music video for Slow Slow by his artiste Muno. Micheal Jackson’s brother... Read More

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January 28, 2016

Outburst erupts after white actor is cast as Michael Jackson

Following the recent #OscarsSoWhite movement, the casting of Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson in a movie about 9/11 has got quite a lot of eyebrows raised. Below is a tweet posted on Black Entertainment Television’s Twitter page earlier today. Born to a black family, the King of Pop, died in 2009 at age 50 in controversial circumstances. Jackson suffered from... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Even in death, Michael Jackson stays ‘Thrilling’

Even in death, the king of Pop is still breaking records as his ‘Thriller’ album is still racking up sales. The Recording Industry Association of America and Jackson’s representatives announced on Wednesday the singer’s sixth album has sold 30 million copies in the United States -making Michael Jackson the first artist to attain 30-time multi-platinum status.... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Michael Jackson’s brother, Jermaine, assaulted by wife

Although some may find this hilarious, but it’s a sad reality as the former Jackson 5 member, Jermaine Jackson put a call through to the police to get his wife, Rashid arrested after she bit his leg during a heated argument. According to media reports, the incident happened at the couple’s Woodland Hills, California mansion during the Thanksgiving weekend. His... Read More

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July 26, 2015

Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars

Michael Jackson wanted to star as Jar Jar Binks in the ‘Star Wars’ prequels. The legendary pop star – who passed away in June 2009, aged 50 – wanted to appear in the 1999 movie ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’, but was ultimately beaten to the part by Ahmed Best. Ahmed explained:... Read More

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June 27, 2015

Michael Jackson’s estate has made $2 Billion since his death

Before Michael Jackson died, there were rumors he was near bankrupt with his expenses becoming unmanageable. Well, 6 years after his death, his estate’s finances have done a drastic U-Turn Via TMZ: Sources familiar with the financials tell TMZ, the estate has grossed nearly $2 billion since MJ’s death. The money comes from the movies... Read More

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October 16, 2014

Even in death, Michael Jackson still rakes in the big bucks || See how much he made last year

by Kolapo Olapoju Long live the King of Pop; and music, we dare say. Michael Jackson may have been dead for half a decade, but he is still raking in a fortune every year, and according to a Forbes report, he is top earning dead celebrity in the last calendar year. Jackson generated a fortune estimated... Read More

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August 6, 2014

Meet the man who injected ACID into his face to look like Michael Jackson (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh, lawd. A 32-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator, Antonio Gleidson Rodrigues, has injected ‘hyaluronic acid’ into his face to whiten his face to bear a close resemblace to the late King of pop. The Brazilian man, Rodrigues has spent £2,000 on a series of cosmetic procedures and has even had rhinoplasty to... Read More

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May 19, 2014

He lives on: Stunning Michael Jackson hologram rocks at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha King of pop, Michael Jackson is certainly not forgotten though he’s been gone for almost 5 years now. A hologram of the late singer thrilled an excited audience at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as they rose to applaud the performance. The audience couldn’t hold their excitement as... Read More

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January 4, 2014

She’s all grown up: Michael Jackson’s daughter shares swimsuit photos (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, seems to be back to her chirpy self after a difficult year, if her recent photos are anything to go by. The 15-year-old appears to have been inspired by the tropical adventure as she shared snapshots of herself in a swimsuit, during her Christmas holiday in Hawaii... Read More

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August 15, 2013

“She has no life” – Debbie Rowe, mother of Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, cries out

Paris Jackson lost her soul when her father died … so said Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe on the stand today, breaking down into tears. Debbie was testifying for AEG in the wrongful death lawsuit Thursday, when the subject turned to MJ’s 15-year-old daughter and her recent suicide attempt. Debbie said she had been in... Read More

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June 23, 2013

6 things we learnt from Psquare’s new video, ‘Personally’

by SK Johnson P-Square’s latest musical release is a video accompaniment to their song ”Personally,” which, in case you haven’t heard it, features them declaring the things they want to do and how they want to “deal with you,” among other things, “persona-personally.” The video is as impressive as anything we’ve come to expect from... Read More

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June 22, 2013

Michael Jackson may have been the ONLY person in the world to go 60 days without proper sleep – Harvard expert

Deprived: Michael Jackson may have been the only human to go two months without sleeping properly Michael Jackson went for 60 days without sleep, making him the only person ever to have done so, a sleep expert has claimed. Charles Czeisler, a Harvard Medical School sleep expert, said he has never heard of any person... Read More

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June 12, 2013

Disturbing: First pictures of Michael Jackson’s chaotic bedroom at time of death (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu These disturbing pictures of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson’s room was released in court by the LAPD this week showing prescription bottles for drugs including Propofol. Jackson’s family continue to pursue a lawsuit against his concert promoters, AEG Live claiming they had failed to properly investigate his doctor, Conrad Murray. In... Read More

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June 11, 2013

Wrongful death trial: I slapped ‘drunk’ Michael Jackson before concert announcement – Promoter

AEG Live’s CEO said he “slapped” and “screamed” at Michael Jackson because the promoter was “nerve-racked” before the public announcement of Jackson’s comeback concerts. Randy Phillips, testifying in the Jackson wrongful death trial, recounted that it was “a miracle” that a “drunk and despondent” Jackson finally appeared at the London event. Phillips, who began his... Read More

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