Forbes Contributer, Joe Vogel provides context behind allegations in the documentary, Leaving Neverland. As someone who has done an enormous amount of research on the artist, interviewed many people who were close to him, and been granted access to a lot of private information, my assessment is that the evidence simply does not point to Michael Jackson's guilt.-Joe Vogel, … [Read more...] about Forbes: What You Should Know About the New Michael Jackson Documentary
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Michael Jackson is Back: Danish Mall Reverses Removal
Denmark’s oldest shopping mall has reversed its decision not to exhibit a statue of Michael Jackson. Jesper Andreasen, manager of the Roedovre Centrum mall in suburban Copenhagen, says on Facebook it was “an overreaction” to remove the statue, adding the late singer “has never been found guilty of any of the accusations against him.” Read the full story here. … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson is Back: Danish Mall Reverses Removal
Michael Jackson estate: New film violates channel standards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Michael Jackson estate has sent a letter to the U.K.’s Channel 4 warning that a documentary on two men who accuse the singer of molesting them as boys violates the network’s programming guidelines. The letter written by estate attorney Howard Weitzman and released Monday to The Associated Press states that “Leaving Neverland,” set to air in early … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson estate: New film violates channel standards
Michael Jackson Estate Wants HBO Meeting; Letter Warns ‘Leaving Neverland’ Will Be HBO’s Greatest Shame
HBO chief executive Richard Plepler is told the documentary has violated journalistic ethics and norms and shouldn't be aired in March. Just as HBO sets a March 3 premiere date for Leaving Neverland, the documentary that left audiences at the Sundance Film Festival in tears with tales of Michael Jackson sexual abuse, the late pop star's estate has sent a blistering … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson Estate Wants HBO Meeting; Letter Warns ‘Leaving Neverland’ Will Be HBO’s Greatest Shame
UPDATE- HBO Schedules Michael Jackson Documentary Despite Complaints from King of Pop’s Estate, Upset Fans
by Roger Friedman - February 8, 2019 - Showbiz 411 UPDATE After seeing our story, HBO has decided to schedule the doc for March 3 and March 4th. Disappointing, but we’ll live. EARLIER “Leaving Neverland” may not be ready for prime time, after all. I’m hearing that Dan Reed’s controversial documentary that portrays Michael Jackson as a pedophile may not … [Read more...] about UPDATE- HBO Schedules Michael Jackson Documentary Despite Complaints from King of Pop’s Estate, Upset Fans