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Long before Michael Jackson’s military-style jackets became part of pop culture history, he was already fascinated by the craftsmanship behind ceremonial clothing. That fascination can be seen in a rare set of photographs believed by fans to date from the Bad era, around 1987–1988. In the images, Jackson appears to be admiring a traditional Spanish … Read more

Long before Michael Jackson’s military-style jackets became part of pop culture history, he was already fascinated by the craftsmanship behind ceremonial clothing. That fascination can be seen in a rare set of photographs believed by fans to date from the Bad era, around 1987–1988. In the images, Jackson appears to be admiring a traditional Spanish … Read more

For millions of fans, Jaafar Jackson’s transformation into Michael Jackson was always going to be judged by the obvious things first. Did he look like him? Could he move like him? Could he carry the same stage presence? Could he make audiences believe, even for a few seconds, that they were watching the King of … Read more

Shania Twain has surprised fans by revealing that she had to decline an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding because of a prior commitment she had already made to Harry Styles — who also happens to be one of Swift’s most famous ex-boyfriends. Speaking during an interview with CTV’s etalk, the country music … Read more

Margaret Wilson never forgot the first night she opened the Ocean Crest Malibu. It had rained for three days before the opening ceremony, turning the empty coastline into a battlefield of mud, broken wood, and unfinished dreams. The hotel looked nothing like the luxurious paradise people saw fifty years later. There were still workers carrying … Read more

The wineglass shattered before Elena Marquez understood what had happened. One moment it stood near the edge of her silver tray, catching the light from the chandeliers like a dark red jewel; the next, it struck the polished marble floor of the Sterling Crown’s Grand Ballroom and burst beneath the shoes of New York’s wealthiest … Read more

During the HIStory World Tour of 1996 and 1997, Michael Jackson was no longer simply touring as a pop star. He was moving across the world like a cultural event. The tour stretched across five continents, reaching Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa and North America. It included 82 concerts in 57 cities across 35 countries and … Read more

On April 1, 2004, Michael Jackson walked into the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, D.C., for a reason that had nothing to do with music. He was not there to perform. He was not there to promote an album. He was not there to announce a tour. He was there to be honored for helping others. … Read more

When people talk about Jaafar Jackson playing Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael, most of the attention naturally goes to the obvious details. Fans study his face, his stage posture, his dance moves, and the fact that he is Michael Jackson’s nephew. They look for the family resemblance, the familiar smile, the sharp movements, … Read more

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were once considered part of Taylor Swift’s closest inner circle. Their friendship was not casual Hollywood networking. It was personal, long-running and deeply familiar to fans. Swift spent years appearing close to the couple, visiting their home, spending time with their children and even using the names of their daughters … Read more