MJ: The Musical is getting two new additions to its Broadway roster that will move the audience come opening night -- literally. Billboard can reveal that iconic choreography duo Rich and Tone Talauega have joined director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon for the Michael Jackson-inspired musical. The Talauega brothers have made their mark within the music … [Read more...] about Powerhouse Choreographers Rich + Tone Talauega to Join ‘MJ: The Musical’: Exclusive
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ABC Should Open Michael Jackson Interview Investigation as BBC Finds Martin Bashir “Deceived” Princess Diana’s Brother to Get Famous Interview
Journalist Martin Bashir made his name on two big celebrity interviews. One was for the BBC with Princess Diana. The other was with ABC concerning Michael Jackson. Now Bashir has been ousted from the BBC. An investigation published just now has found Bashir “deceived” Princess Diana by showing her brother phony documents to get the 1995 interview. The interview was an … [Read more...] about ABC Should Open Michael Jackson Interview Investigation as BBC Finds Martin Bashir “Deceived” Princess Diana’s Brother to Get Famous Interview
After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. tax court has handed a major victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in a years-long battle, finding that the IRS wildly inflated the value at the time of his death of Jackson’s assets and image, leading to an estate tax bill for his heirs that was far too high. The IRS had put the value of three disputed aspects of Jackson’s worth at the time of … [Read more...] about After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs
Howard Weitzman, Power Attorney Who Represented Michael Jackson Estate, Dies at 81
By Melinda Newman Legendary attorney Howard Weitzman, who represented the Michael Jackson estate, Sean Combs, Justin Bieber and many other clients, died earlier today, his son, Jed, confirmed to Billboard. He declined to give the cause of death. Weitzman, 81, passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family, listening to music from his favorite … [Read more...] about Howard Weitzman, Power Attorney Who Represented Michael Jackson Estate, Dies at 81
Michael Jackson Estate Wins Appeal in HBO ‘Leaving Neverland’ Suit
An appeals court on Monday handed a victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in its battle over the 2019 HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which accused the late singer of sexually abusing two young boys. The Jackson estate sued HBO for $100 million, arguing that the documentary violated a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause from a 1992 concert film from the “Dangerous” … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson Estate Wins Appeal in HBO ‘Leaving Neverland’ Suit