With the Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael,’ dancing towards its April 24 release, its lead Jaafar Jackson, is stepping into the promotional spotlight.

The rising star, who is the King of Pop’s nephew (by way of his father, Jermaine Jackson), steps into his uncle’s sequinned shoes for what is being billed as one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated sincematic events.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, ‘Michael’ promises a raw, unvarnished look at the legendary life and legacy of the megastar.

The stellar cast features the likes of Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, and Miles Teller.

Ahead of the film’s release, a behind-the-scenes look at Jaafar’s journey to the big screen has been released, featuring glimpses a intense rehearsals and a physical transformation already being praised.

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Julez Smith is speaking up about the hardships of growing up in the spotlight and clearing up the rumors while he’s at it.

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ is back, and Julian Horton is opening up about what’s next.

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In a daytime TV climate facing major shake-ups, Tamron Hall is standing firm and speaking louder than ever.

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This one is for the R&B lovers.

Tank and Tyrese are officially going head-to-head in a Verzuz

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It’s official, Jay-Z is celebrating some of his biggest albums live with the fans

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Remy Ma is learning early that stepping into a new lane may come with a cease and desist attached.

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Could Miley Cyrus be heading to the Super Bowl stage? If so, she’s making it clear it’ll have to feel right.

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Doja Cat may be gearing up for her next musical chapter, and she’s opening up like never before

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Prime Video is tripling down on its commitment to ‘Cross.’

For, the Aldis Hodge-led series has been renewed for season 3 on the streamer.

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Zendaya may not be front and center in the first look at ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, but make no mistake, her presence is already being felt.

The newly unveiled trailer sees Tom Holland stepping back into the iconic suit for his fourth solo outing, picking up after the emotional fallout of ‘No Way Home’.

And while Peter Parker’s world has been reset, fans are still locked in on one lingering question: what does this mean for MJ?

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Terrence Howard may not have said both the names of Destiny’s Child ‘Say My Name‘ hitmakers Beyonce and Farrah Franklin in a recent interview, but it didn’t take much of a detective to figure out who he was talking about in the viral clip.

Now, the latter is breaking her silence on the matter.

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