De Passe rose through the ranks of Motown during the late 60s and convinced its founder to sign The Jackson 5 to his label. She helped Michael Jackson navigate the music business from the early days, and played a critical role in bringing The Jackson 5 and other Motown acts to the live television.

The cast of this project was pretty packed even before Harrier hopped on board. Jaafar Jackson will portray his uncle Michael Jackson in this promising biopic, which will also star Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, plus Jamal R. Henderson, Tre Horton, Rhyan Hill, and Joseph David-Jones as the remaining members of The Jackson 5.

Harrier rose to prominence with roles in the superhero flick Spider-Man: Homecoming, and went on to star in films BlacKkKlansman, Fahrenheit 451, and White Men Can’t Jump, plus the Netflix series Hollywood. She also found success as an ambassador and model for several luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, and Calvin Klein.

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Scripted by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan and directed by Fuqua, this biopic will chronicle the life and four-decade-spanning career of Michael Jackson, one of the most significant and controversial pop stars of the 20s century, who gave us such hit songs as “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, and “Thriller”.

The singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson has been cast in the lead role in his acting debut, while Juliano Krue Valdi will play the young Michael. They’ve recently been joined by the Oscar nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin, Euphoria) and Nia Long (NCIS: Los Angeles, The Best Man) in the roles of the Jackson family patriarch Joe and matriarch Katherine.

Miles Teller is yet to officially close the deal to star in this film, but Deadline reports he would play one of Jackson’s attorneys. Whiplash actor will soon voice the animated movie The Ark and the Aardvark, in addition to being attached to Scott Derrickson’s romantic action film The Gorge alongside Anya Taylor-Joy.

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The 89-year-old patriarch of the Jackson family died on Wednesday while in hospital care in Las Vegas and according to ET, Joe’s health has worsened and his family was gathering to say their goodbyes. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and has been fighting the illness for a while now but recently, doctors informed the family that he has a short time to live because the cancer cannot be treated.

The co-executors of Michael Jackson’s estate released a statement confirming Joe’s death. “We are deeply saddened by Mr. Jackson’s passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Katherine Jackson and the family,” John Branca and John McClain said. “Joe was a strong man who acknowledged his own imperfections and heroically delivered his sons and daughters from the steel mills of Gary, Indiana, to worldwide pop superstardom.”

On Sunday, a tweet was posted from Mr. Jackson’s official Twitter account showing a photo of him standing against a sunset as if awaiting his final departure.

“I have seen more sunsets than I have left to see. The sun rises when the time comes and whether you like it or not the sun sets when the time comes.”

I have seen more sunsets than I have left to see. The sun rises when the time comes and whether you like it or not the sun sets when the time comes. pic.twitter.com/PGcmbulzyC

— Joseph Jackson (@Joe5Jackson) June 24, 2018

One of his daughters, La Toya Jackson posted a heartwarming message to his father on Wednesday.

“I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world,” she wrote on her official Twitter account. “I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jackson.”

I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jacksonhttps://t.co/F5UfYjEgYx

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) June 27, 2018

His grandchildren also paid tribute on social media including 20-year-old Paris Jackson who shared a lengthy and loving letter on her Instagram page.

He is survived by wife Katherine, nine of his 11 children and grandchildren including Michael’s kids, Paris, Prince and Blanket.

RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa pic.twitter.com/SI1C7lUuG6

— RANDY JACKSON (@randyjacksonjr) June 27, 2018

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The musical, inspired by the life and music of Jackson, will open on Broadway in 2020, eleven years after his passing. The news was confirmed by the pop star’s estate on Tuesday. The still-untitled stage production is being developed by The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage. 

While details are scarce, it is known that two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage will write the story. Tony-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph.

The Michael Jackson Estate has collaborated in the past on various productions that attempted to dramatize the pop icon’s life. In 2013, it worked with Cirque du Soleil to launch Michael Jackson One, which has been running in Las Vegas since 2013. 

The King of Pop died at the age of 50 in 2009 ending decades of a musical career that included numerous hits and 13 Grammys. 

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Paris shared an adorable picture on Instagram, alongside a deeply profound and loving message. She wrote, “Birthday wishes to the love of my life, the one person who showed me what passion truly was, the one that gave me solid morals to live by and how to dream,” she wrote.

She added, “I will never feel love again the way I did with you. You are always with me and I am always with you.” The 19-year-old added, “Though I am not you, and you are not me, I know with all of my being that we are one and our souls will never change in that way. Thank you for the magic, forever and always.”

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This was originally announced in 2014 as a backdrop to be used on Jackson’s This Is It Tour, however, due to a legal dispute the release of the 3D version was delayed. Landis, who directed the 1983 original for a reported 500,000 dollars, released a statement on Monday saying that he looking to take “full advantage of the remarkable advances in technology to add new dimensions to both the visual and the audio bringing it to a whole new level.” He added that unlike the original, which was shot traditionally, this time around he “was able to use the 3D creatively,” warning fans to expect “a rather shocking surprise in there.”

The Venice Film Festival begins August 30, and alongside the premiere of the new Thriller music video, there will be a screening of the Making of Michael Jackson’s Thriller documentary that first aired the same year the original music video was released.

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De Passe rose through the ranks of Motown during the late 60s and convinced its founder to sign The Jackson 5 to his label. She helped Michael Jackson navigate the music business from the early days, and played a critical role in bringing The Jackson 5 and other Motown acts to the live television.

The cast of this project was pretty packed even before Harrier hopped on board. Jaafar Jackson will portray his uncle Michael Jackson in this promising biopic, which will also star Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, plus Jamal R. Henderson, Tre Horton, Rhyan Hill, and Joseph David-Jones as the remaining members of The Jackson 5.

Harrier rose to prominence with roles in the superhero flick Spider-Man: Homecoming, and went on to star in films BlacKkKlansman, Fahrenheit 451, and White Men Can’t Jump, plus the Netflix series Hollywood. She also found success as an ambassador and model for several luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, and Calvin Klein.

The post Laura Harrier Joins Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Scripted by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan and directed by Fuqua, this biopic will chronicle the life and four-decade-spanning career of Michael Jackson, one of the most significant and controversial pop stars of the 20s century, who gave us such hit songs as “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, and “Thriller”.

The singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson has been cast in the lead role in his acting debut, while Juliano Krue Valdi will play the young Michael. They’ve recently been joined by the Oscar nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin, Euphoria) and Nia Long (NCIS: Los Angeles, The Best Man) in the roles of the Jackson family patriarch Joe and matriarch Katherine.

Miles Teller is yet to officially close the deal to star in this film, but Deadline reports he would play one of Jackson’s attorneys. Whiplash actor will soon voice the animated movie The Ark and the Aardvark, in addition to being attached to Scott Derrickson’s romantic action film The Gorge alongside Anya Taylor-Joy.

The post Miles Teller Eyes Key Role in Michael Jackson Biopic “Michael” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The 89-year-old patriarch of the Jackson family died on Wednesday while in hospital care in Las Vegas and according to ET, Joe’s health has worsened and his family was gathering to say their goodbyes. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and has been fighting the illness for a while now but recently, doctors informed the family that he has a short time to live because the cancer cannot be treated.

The co-executors of Michael Jackson’s estate released a statement confirming Joe’s death. “We are deeply saddened by Mr. Jackson’s passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Katherine Jackson and the family,” John Branca and John McClain said. “Joe was a strong man who acknowledged his own imperfections and heroically delivered his sons and daughters from the steel mills of Gary, Indiana, to worldwide pop superstardom.”

On Sunday, a tweet was posted from Mr. Jackson’s official Twitter account showing a photo of him standing against a sunset as if awaiting his final departure.

“I have seen more sunsets than I have left to see. The sun rises when the time comes and whether you like it or not the sun sets when the time comes.”

I have seen more sunsets than I have left to see. The sun rises when the time comes and whether you like it or not the sun sets when the time comes. pic.twitter.com/PGcmbulzyC

— Joseph Jackson (@Joe5Jackson) June 24, 2018

One of his daughters, La Toya Jackson posted a heartwarming message to his father on Wednesday.

“I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world,” she wrote on her official Twitter account. “I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jackson.”

I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jacksonhttps://t.co/F5UfYjEgYx

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) June 27, 2018

His grandchildren also paid tribute on social media including 20-year-old Paris Jackson who shared a lengthy and loving letter on her Instagram page.

He is survived by wife Katherine, nine of his 11 children and grandchildren including Michael’s kids, Paris, Prince and Blanket.

RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa pic.twitter.com/SI1C7lUuG6

— RANDY JACKSON (@randyjacksonjr) June 27, 2018

The post Joe Jackson, Musical Family Patriarch, Passed Away at Age 89 appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The musical, inspired by the life and music of Jackson, will open on Broadway in 2020, eleven years after his passing. The news was confirmed by the pop star’s estate on Tuesday. The still-untitled stage production is being developed by The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage. 

While details are scarce, it is known that two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage will write the story. Tony-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph.

The Michael Jackson Estate has collaborated in the past on various productions that attempted to dramatize the pop icon’s life. In 2013, it worked with Cirque du Soleil to launch Michael Jackson One, which has been running in Las Vegas since 2013. 

The King of Pop died at the age of 50 in 2009 ending decades of a musical career that included numerous hits and 13 Grammys. 

The post Michael Jackson Musical Coming to Broadway in 2020 appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Paris shared an adorable picture on Instagram, alongside a deeply profound and loving message. She wrote, “Birthday wishes to the love of my life, the one person who showed me what passion truly was, the one that gave me solid morals to live by and how to dream,” she wrote.

She added, “I will never feel love again the way I did with you. You are always with me and I am always with you.” The 19-year-old added, “Though I am not you, and you are not me, I know with all of my being that we are one and our souls will never change in that way. Thank you for the magic, forever and always.”

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This was originally announced in 2014 as a backdrop to be used on Jackson’s This Is It Tour, however, due to a legal dispute the release of the 3D version was delayed. Landis, who directed the 1983 original for a reported 500,000 dollars, released a statement on Monday saying that he looking to take “full advantage of the remarkable advances in technology to add new dimensions to both the visual and the audio bringing it to a whole new level.” He added that unlike the original, which was shot traditionally, this time around he “was able to use the 3D creatively,” warning fans to expect “a rather shocking surprise in there.”

The Venice Film Festival begins August 30, and alongside the premiere of the new Thriller music video, there will be a screening of the Making of Michael Jackson’s Thriller documentary that first aired the same year the original music video was released.

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