The New York Times – Music:
A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
Category: Jackson, Michael
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Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained
The New York Times – Music:
Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.
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‘Michael’ Review: A Jackson Biopic Leaves Too Much Unsaid
The New York Times – Film:
A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.
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Can ‘Michael’ Help Restore Jackson’s Tarnished Image? His Estate Is Banking on It.
The New York Times – Music:
A new biopic is the latest move in the Jackson estate’s posthumous — and lucrative — rehabilitation campaign.
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Harry Styles and 8 More Boy Band Stars Who Went Solo
The New York Times – Music:
As the former One Direction singer releases his fourth album, listen back to how Bobby Brown, Ricky Martin and others made their own statements.
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Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.
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My Favorite Song | Crystal Waters
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The singer-songwriter breaks down the layered rhythms in the Quincy Jones-produced track “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” by Michael Jackson.
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Crystal Waters Shares Her Favorite Song
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Crystal Waters praises the subtle orchestration on the track, co-produced by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, and the rousing chant at the end.
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How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right
The New York Times – Music:
The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who recorded “We Are the World.”