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Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play the Late King of Pop

Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play , the Late King of Pop. Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play , the Late King of Pop. On January 30, Lionsgate announced that Michael Jackson will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar, in an upcoming biopic about the late superstar. On January 30, Lionsgate announced that Michael Jackson will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar, in an upcoming biopic about the late superstar. CNN reports that 'Michael' is being made in cooperation with the Jackson family and estate. According to a statement released in February 2022, the Jackson family said the upcoming biopic will offer , “audiences an in-depth portrayal of the man and our brother who became the King of Pop.”. According to a statement released in February 2022, the Jackson family said the upcoming biopic will offer , “audiences an in-depth portrayal of the man and our brother who became the King of Pop.”. Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, said that he felt "humbled and honored" to portray his late uncle on the big screen. Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, said that he felt "humbled and honored" to portray his late uncle on the big screen. CNN reports that the film is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King. CNN reports that the film is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King. The biopic will be written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan. . Production on the film is set to begin in 2023. According to King, the producer was, "blown away by the way he [Jaafar] organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.”. According to King, the producer was, "blown away by the way he [Jaafar] organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.”. It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role. I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson, Graham King, 'Michael' producer, via CNN. It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role. I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson, Graham King, 'Michael' producer, via CNN. Following the production's casting choice, the Jackson family offered their support, with Michael's son, Prince, saying that Jaafar "embodies" so much of his father. Following the production's casting choice, the Jackson family offered their support, with Michael's son, Prince, saying that Jaafar "embodies" so much of his father. I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see, Prince Jackson, via Instagram. I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see, Prince Jackson, via Instagram

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Biopic | THR News

Michael Jackson‘s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play him in the biopic about the singer’s life. Lionsgate is behind the project, titled 'Michael,' which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who shared the news on Instagram.

Two Massive Earthquakes Kill Over 2,000 in Turkey and Syria

Two Massive Earthquakes , Kill Over 2,000, in Turkey and Syria. 'The Independent' reports that two massive earthquakes have killed an estimated 2,300 people and wounded thousands of others in Turkey and Syria. . Experts warn that the death toll is likely to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the city of Gaziantep, leaving many trapped below rubble before a second 7.5 magnitude tremor struck just hours later. Authorities said that 1,498 thousand people were killed across ten Turkish provinces. . In neighboring Syria, authorities declared over 430 people killed and at least another 380 killed in the country's rebel-held northwest. According to natural hazards expert Dr. Steven Godby, the vulnerability of the population combined with winter conditions could make rescue efforts difficult. Unfortunately the death toll is likely to climb quickly, Dr. Steven Godby, Natural hazards expert, via 'The Independent'. The first 24-48 hours is when most people are normally rescued in this situations, but the cold weather may reduce that time. , Dr. Steven Godby, Natural hazards expert, via 'The Independent'. The challenge is further compounded by the fact that there are already large numbers of displaced people in northern Syria as a result of the civil war, Dr. Steven Godby, Natural hazards expert, via 'The Independent'. Dozens of governments around the world have already pledged their support, including rescue teams, funds or other means of aid in response to the disaster. Dozens of governments around the world have already pledged their support, including rescue teams, funds or other means of aid in response to the disaster

Lisa Loring, Who Played Original Wednesday Addams, Dead at 64

Lisa Loring, , Who Played Original Wednesday Addams, , Dead at 64. Lisa Loring, , Who Played Original Wednesday Addams, , Dead at 64. CNN reports that Loring died from a stroke on Jan. 28. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Vanessa Foumberg. . She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands, Vanessa Foumberg, Lisa Loring's daughter, to 'Variety'. Loring's friend, Laurie Jacobson, also confirmed her death on Facebook, claiming the actor "suffered a massive stroke brought on by smoking and high blood pressure.". She had been on life support for 3 days. Yesterday, her family made the difficult decision to remove it and she passed last night, Laurie Jacobson, Loring's friend, via Facebook. She is embedded in the tapestry that is pop culture and in our hearts always as Wednesday Addams, Laurie Jacobson, Loring's friend, via Facebook. Fans took to social media to pay tribute to the iconic actor. Farewell to Lisa Loring, the person who DEFINED Wednesday Addams at a time when she was just a frowning newspaper drawing, Fan, via Twitter. CNN reports that Loring's depiction of Wednesday Addams paved the way for the likes of Christina Ricci and Jenna Ortega to further explore the character. CNN reports that Loring's depiction of Wednesday Addams paved the way for the likes of Christina Ricci and Jenna Ortega to further explore the character. CNN reports that Loring's depiction of Wednesday Addams paved the way for the likes of Christina Ricci and Jenna Ortega to further explore the character. I paid homage to Lisa Loring, the first Wednesday Addams. I did a little bit of her shuffle that she does, Jenna Ortega, on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

David Crosby, Folk-Rock Legend, Dead at 81

David Crosby, Folk-Rock Legend, Dead at 81. On January 19, David Crosby, who helped create some of the most beloved and influential classic-rock bands of the '60s and '70s, died at the age of 81. On January 19, David Crosby, who helped create some of the most beloved and influential classic-rock bands of the '60s and '70s, died at the age of 81. 'The New York Times' reports that the sister of Mr. Crosby's wife, Jen Dance, said through a text message that the artist died "last night," without providing any details. The founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. . The founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. . Crosby's jazz-infused style pushed the boundaries of vocally-driven folk-rock and has become an inspiration to generations of musicians. . The 'NYT' reports that Crosby had long struggled with health problems, including a battle with Hepatitis C, which led him to a liver transplant in 1994. Due to his type 2 diabetes, Crosby was forced to cancel his 2014 tour while undergoing a cardiac catheterization and angiogram. The musician was born David Van Cortland Crosby on August 14, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. The musician was born David Van Cortland Crosby on August 14, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. The 'NYT' reports that he received his first guitar at the age of 16 from his older brother, Ethan. . The 'NYT' reports that he received his first guitar at the age of 16 from his older brother, Ethan. . I would learn two chords and go back and forth between them. What took it to the next level was, my brother started listening to 1950s jazz: Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, people like that. Listening to jazz really widens your world, David Crosby, via 'The New York Times'. I would learn two chords and go back and forth between them. What took it to the next level was, my brother started listening to 1950s jazz: Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, people like that. Listening to jazz really widens your world, David Crosby, via 'The New York Times'. I would learn two chords and go back and forth between them. What took it to the next level was, my brother started listening to 1950s jazz: Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, people like that. Listening to jazz really widens your world, David Crosby, via 'The New York Times'

Russia bombs Ukraine at Midnight after self-proclaimed ceasefire ends | Oneindia News *International

Russia bombs Ukraine at Midnight after self-proclaimed Ceasefire ends; UN Security Council Members stress Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque Status Quo; China ends quarantine for overseas travellers; Republican Kevin McCarthy picked as US House Speaker after election drama; William grabbed collar, threw me to the ground claims Prince Harry in his book; Japan is paying families 1 million Yen per child to move out of Tokyo; Two helicopters collide mid-air in Australia leaving 4 Dead; Twitter hacked, over 200 million user email addresses leaked; Son of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo arrested #RussiaUkraineWar #ChristmasCeasefire #Russia

Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 Astronaut, Dead at 90

Walter Cunningham, , Apollo 7 Astronaut, , Dead at 90. Walter Cunningham, , Apollo 7 Astronaut, , Dead at 90. The death of the civilian astronaut was announced by NASA on Jan. 4. Cunningham was a member of the three-person crew of Apollo 7. Apollo 7 was also NASA's first crewed mission to space... . ... following the disastrous capsule fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts preparing for the Apollo 1 mission. In his 1977 memoir, 'The All American Boys,' Cunningham alluded to the importance of the Apollo 7 flight. We carried the nation’s hope with us. , Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut, via 'The All American Boys' . Twenty-one months before, a fire on the very pad from which we launched had killed three of our teammates, Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut, via 'The All American Boys' . One more setback now, and the prospects of landing a man on the moon before 1970 would be gone forever, Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut, via 'The All American Boys' . Apollo 7 was Cunningham's sole mission into space. I consider it a spectacle I took part in. I came away thinking there wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle, Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut, via 'The New York Times' . When asked if his experience in space changed his outlook, Cunningham offered a grounded response. I am a physicist, and everything I encountered in the flight can be explained. , Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut, via 'The New York Times'. It did not change my view of religion, life, earth. It had no revelations, Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut, via 'The New York Times'

Shah Rukh Khan beats Tom Cruise and stands 4th on world's richest actor list | Oneindia News

He is known all over the world and has an unrivaled fan following on social media. While he is irrefutably one of the most popular superstars, he has also recently been named the fourth richest actor in the world, released by the World of Statistics. Shah Rukh Khan’s popularity isn’t just limited to India. #SRK #worldrichestactor #TomCruise

2022 Year in Film Review

2022 , Year in Film , Review. Here are some of the , biggest films of 2022, according to 'Forbes.'. 'Emily the Criminal' (Netflix), Writer/director John Patton Ford's debut feature stars Aubrey Plaza as Emily, a young woman with a criminal conviction that's holding her back. . 'Emily the Criminal' (Netflix), Writer/director John Patton Ford's debut feature stars Aubrey Plaza as Emily, a young woman with a criminal conviction that's holding her back. . 'Nope' (Peacock Premium), Jordan Peele's first foray into large-scale IMAX epics stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as horse wranglers who start experiencing strange phenomena. . 'Nope' (Peacock Premium), Jordan Peele's first foray into large-scale IMAX epics stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as horse wranglers who start experiencing strange phenomena. . 'Top Gun: Maverick' (Paramount), Tom Cruise earned the biggest box office hit of his career with this sequel to his 1986 film, earning $1.5 billion worldwide. 'Fire of Love' (Disney+), This film restoration project follows married vulcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who died in a volcanic eruption on Mount Unzen in Japan. . 'Fire of Love' (Disney+), This film restoration project follows married vulcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who died in a volcanic eruption on Mount Unzen in Japan. . 'Holy Spider', Writer/director Ali Abassi's 'Holy Spider' is based on the real life story of Saeed Hanaei, a serial killer who murdered 16 people in Mashad, Iran. . 'Holy Spider', Writer/director Ali Abassi's 'Holy Spider' is based on the real life story of Saeed Hanaei, a serial killer who murdered 16 people in Mashad, Iran. . 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (A24), This film, from co-writers and co-directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in a multiverse action-comedy-love story. 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (A24), This film, from co-writers and co-directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in a multiverse action-comedy-love story. 'Decision to Leave' (MUBI), 'Forbes' called the latest film by South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook "a cinematic dream come true.". 'Decision to Leave' (MUBI), 'Forbes' called the latest film by South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook "a cinematic dream come true.". 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (HBO Max), Writer/director Martin McDonagh's dark comedy about a lifelong friendship reunites Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

Tom Cruise Snubbed From Golden Globes After Returning Past Awards | THR News

The actor returned his statues in 2021 amid the controversy surrounding the show's governing body, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.