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April 28, 2026 1:06 p.m.
Film review: ‘Michael’ delivers dazzling dances but poor, omissive writing
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Jaafar Jackson, who stars as his uncle Michael Jackson, poses on his toes as a massive audience cheers behind him. “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released April 24 by Lionsgate and follows the 13-time Grammy winner from 1966 to 1988. (Courtesy of IMDb)

This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m.
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story.

By Reid Sperisen

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Arts

April 28, 2026 12:19 p.m.
‘THIS IS OUR YOUTH’ play aims to reach multiple generations, spark conversation

This post was updated April 28 at 9:09 p.m.
In the eyes of director Avi Sol, the road to adulthood in America is paved by money, mistakes and misplaced confidence.

By Emily Berkowitz

Arts

April 23, 2026 3:17 p.m.

John Thomas cut and sewed basketball, fashion interests together with JT Made That

This post was updated April 23 at 7:49 p.m.
John Thomas wakes up every morning at 4:30 a.m. and doesn’t stop working until the job’s finished.

By Parsa Arshi

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