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‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as top-grossing music biopic ever

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has officially surpassed "Bohemian Rhapsody" to become the highest-grossing music biopic in history, earning $911.9 million worldwide as of this week, according to People magazine citing Deadline figures. The 2018 Queen biopic, which starred Rami…

Michael Jackson biopic shatters box office record for biopics with $217M global debut

Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan has thrown her weight behind the new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," calling on the Academy to award lead actor Jaafar Jackson an Oscar — even as critics have panned the film. The endorsement comes as the…

Michael Jackson biopic earns $18.5M on international opening day

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" is off to a strong start overseas, earning $18.5 million on its international opening day — $16.6 million on Wednesday and $1.9 million from Tuesday previews — as it heads into a weekend that could…

Michael Jackson biopic unveils first trailer with nephew in lead role

Lionsgate Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. released the highly anticipated first trailer for "Michael" on Thursday, offering fans their initial glimpse of the King of Pop's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stepping into the iconic role of his late uncle. The biopic, directed…