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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Hrithik Roshan recalled meeting Michael Jackson during 'Kites' shoot: ‘It took me time to absorb'
Hrithik Roshan vividly recalled meeting Michael Jackson during the 2008 shoot of Kites. The unexpected encounter left a lasting impression, with Hrithik saying, 'It took me time to absorb.' Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop," visited India in 1996. Hrithik's upcoming films include 'War 2' and 'Krrish 4'. Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan vividly recalled the time he met the King of Pop, Michael Jackson , on the set of his 2008 film 'Kites'. In an interview, he said, 'I was in my makeup room when two bodyguards came in, followed by a slender, pale man with long hair. Glancing at the mirror, I thought… this must be Michael Jackson… then he approached me saying, 'Hi, I am Michael, nice to meet you. '' Hrithik's Reaction to the Encounter In a conversation with Farhan Akhtar on his talk show 'Oye, it's Friday', Hrithik said, 'He shook my hand. He went. I went back to my makeup. Suddenly, after two minutes, I realise what I am doing. What am I doing here if Michael Jackson is in the next room?. It took me time to absorb the fact. When it hit me…I caught up and we took some pictures and all. Big fan of his dance…" Michael Jackson's Legacy and Visit to India Michael, widely known as the "King of Pop," was an iconic American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. He visited India once in 1996 during his HIStory World Tour. He performed a single concert on November 1, 1996, in Mumbai. Starting as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 at age six, he launched a hugely successful solo career with landmark albums like 'Off the Wall, 'Thriller', the best-selling album in history, and 'Bad'. His career achievements include 13 Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You might be interested Undo Hrithik Roshan's Upcoming Projects On the professional front, Hrithik Roshan will next appear in the film 'War 2' alongside Jr NTR. He is also gearing up for 'Krrish 4', in which he will return as the iconic Bollywood superhero. Although the film is still in pre-production, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates about this highly anticipated project.
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Star-led festival to honor Michael Jackson and Jackson family in Gary. Brothers attending
A block party celebrating one of the biggest families in entertainment is on tap for Indiana. The City of Gary will host the "2300 Jackson Street Block Party" August 29-30, honoring the Jackson family, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and the Jackson 5. Comedian and actor Chris Tucker and Grammy-winning Gary native Deniece Williams will host, while DJ Kid Capri performs at the free event that will feature food trucks, vendors and a kids play zone. The festivities will take place from noon to 7 p.m. each day. The August 29 celebration will focus on Michael Jackson on his birthday. On August 30, the entire Jackson family will be honored. Though named for the childhood home of the nine musical children of Joe and Katherine Jackson, the Jacksons block party will take place at Roosevelt High School, 730 W. 25th Ave. The now-closed school is where, in 1966, the Jackson 5 won its first talent show. Jackie and Marlon Jackson will be honored guests at the event. Michael Jackson's childhood home: How to visit in Gary, Indiana Brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael Jackson formed the Jackson 5 in Gary and had four consecutive number-one Billboard Hot 100 hits from their 1969 Motown debut album ("I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save," "I'll Be There"). After Jermaine left the group in 1976, their youngest brother, Randy, stepped in, and the band was renamed the Jacksons ("Blame It on the Boogie," "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"). The Jackson 5 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, was inducted as a solo artist in 2001, and their sister Janet Jackson was inducted in 2019. Sisters Rebbie and La Toya also recorded albums that yielded hit singles. August 29 August 30 For information, visit
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Michael Jackson biopic faces yet another delay in release
The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, has been rescheduled for a April 24, 2026 worldwide release. This marks the third delay for the project, which was initially set for April 2025 and later October 2025. Produced by Graham King with a screenplay by John Logan, the film spans Jackson's rise from his Jackson 5 beginnings to the final weeks of his life. It features an ensemble cast including Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller as Jackson's longtime attorney, John Branca. The decision to push the release aligns with additional production work: the third act underwent significant reshoots due to legal considerations and narrative tweaks. Industry reports suggest approximately 22 extra days of filming were completed in June, and discussions are underway about potentially splitting the film into two parts to accommodate its three-and-a-half-hour runtime. With a production budget around $155 million, Michael is positioned as one of the most ambitious music biopics in recent memory. Studios are betting on its potential for awards season, though estate oversight, legal constraints, and runtime challenges have complicated its path.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Givēon's Old-School R&B Heartbreak
With his oaky baritone, Givēon often sounds like he teleported to us from the 1970s. In the rapid-fire internet age, his love songs — frequently lost-love songs — are unhurried. At his best, he's like a barrel-aged cognac — warm, earthy, and mature. Still, when he rose to prominence at around the age of 25 about five years ago, in a landscape where more modern, edgy alternative R&B dominated, he allowed his steady, soulful production to ride on top of subtle rap drums; across his debut EP, Take Time, and album, Give or Take, he even dipped into cloudy MC cadences, too. Now, on his sophomore LP, and well established as a singular voice, there's nothing 'alternative' about his musical approach. Beloved is almost barren of the hip-hop flourishes that peppered his earlier work, and instead leans all the way into the orchestral R&B of another time, lush with searing strings and the crash of real hi-hats. Rich and authentic, Beloved feels indebted to Al Green, Philly soul, the Jackson 5, and Blaxploitation soundtracks. More from Rolling Stone Givēon on His 'Accountability' Era and Making His Best Album Yet Rihanna, Kesha, Giveon, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week Giveon Is Done Wasting Time Behind the Scenes at 'Twenties' Video Shoot Demonstrating the most robust control of his instrument yet, Givēon offers a stunning, panoramic view of romantic relationships in their toughest places. He's always been a real yearner, taking cues from the 'Black women heartbreak music' he's said he was raised on by his mother — singers like Anita Baker and Mary J. Blige. True to form, much of Beloved lives at the end of the road romantically, where songs like 'Twenties,' 'Mud,' and 'Strangers' ache with defeat. 'Yes, I'm taking this hard,' he proclaims in a pained, zigzag riff on 'Strangers,' after learning his ex is finally seeing someone else. By 'Numb,' he's unable to feel at all. When he admits, 'I've been here before,' over angelic background coos, it's a cunning recognition that a heartbroken Givēon is one his listeners are all too familiar with, though this version is the most visceral yet. And though in these gut-wrenching moments, Givēon is the victim — even telling an old flame who has tried to play that same role, 'You run my name through the mud/Wipe that dirt off your shoes.… You be lying to yourself so much it sounds true' — he complicates his reliability as a narrator, too, adding more nuance to his romantic persona. On tracks like 'Diamonds for Your Pain (Interlude)' and 'Keeper,' he's slyly working his way out of the doghouse, telling a girl on the former, 'Prettier than I remember/Haven't seen you since December/You know I come around every summertime, swimming in your teardrops.' (There's sharp imagery like this all over the album, building on the cinematic soundscapes acclaimed producers like Jeff Gitty and Jahaan Sweet have created with Givēon.) And though the groovy 'Avalanche' is only sung from a place of promise and not repair, a naivete that could also prove unproductive peeks through. 'Intuition says we're way too young to start a family/But I've been thinking about forever, my dear,' he beams, delusionally. Beloved especially shines when it embraces how complicated heartache can be, like the songs where Givēon or the object of his affection linger in limbo. On 'Backup Plan,' he watches anxiously as his lover quietly contemplates leaving him; on 'Bleeding,' he's a suitor tiptoeing around the shards of a woman's broken heart, knowing she's still fixated on her ex. He's more hopeful on 'I Can Tell,' where he's proudly making his case as a better man than the one he's trying to get some young woman to leave behind. Fittingly, the album ends with Givēon as part of a couple who seem committed to surmounting conflict together, a buoyant reminder that, even in his world, not all snags precipitate a breakup. 'I'll even let you run me down to the ground/Watching you while you run your mouth/I stick around,' he sings brightly. 'I love you 'cause you love me/Through the good, bad, and ugly.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Chicago Tribune
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
City of Gary to host two-day Jackson 5 celebration in August
A new two-day celebration in August will celebrate the legacy of the Jackson 5 in Gary and remind the community that 'world-changing talent' can rise from its own neighborhoods, a city news release announced this week. On Aug. 29 and 30, the city will host the 2300 Jackson Street Block Party at Roosevelt High School's campus. 'As Mayor of Gary, I'm proud to celebrate the enduring legacy of Michael Jackson and the entire Jackson family with this incredible homecoming event,' Mayor Eddie Melton said in a news release. 'The 2300 Jackson Street Block Party is more than a celebration — it's a tribute to the roots of greatness that started right here in our city. We honor the Jacksons not just for their global impact, but for the pride and inspiration they continue to give the people of Gary.' The celebration will start on Michael Jackson's birthday, Aug. 29, and will be hosted by actor and comedian Chris Tucker. Attendees will hear and see Michael Jackson's 'legendary music and films that continue to inspire generations worldwide.' On Aug. 30, Gary will honor the Jackson family and welcome Jackie and Marlon Jackson, who are both original members of the Jackson 5. The city will also recognize Tito Jackson, who died in September 2024. Tito Jackson was the third of nine Jackson children and was a background singer who played guitar in the band, according to Post-Tribune archives. Tito Jackson repeatedly returned to Gary and supported Melton's mayoral campaign, saying he would return the city to the vibrant community he grew up in. Grammy-award winning vocalist Deniece Williams will host the event on Aug. 30. Other performers will include rapper Freddie Gibbs, DJ Kid Capri and Edward Hollis, a nationally recognized Michael Jackson impersonator, according to the city. Jackie and Marlon Jackson both acknowledged in the release how important Gary is to their family, saying that the Jackson 5 got its start in the city. Marlon Jackson called it a blessing to return and celebrate with people who knew the family before its fame. 'Coming back to 2300 Jackson Street is always deeply emotional for me,' Jackie Jackson said. 'This is where it all started for the Jackson 5, and I have so many memories here. To see Gary celebrating our family's legacy and our roots in this very neighborhood means the world to us.' The celebration comes just about two months after a new mural of the Jackson 5 was installed in Gary. East Chicago artist Felix Maldonado painted the mural, which was sponsored by Karren and Pat Lee and Tom and Sylvia Collins. The mural is located on the north side of the Vogue Cleaners building at 610 S. Lake St. in the city's Miller neighborhood, according to Post-Tribune archives. The art replaces a previous one that was located on Lake Street and removed in 2018 because of deterioration. 'The Jackson family's music helped define a generation — and it all started right here in Gary,' Maldonado said in a news release. 'I wanted this new mural to feel alive, so that people can connect with the joy and pride this city feels for them. It's not just art — it's a celebration of legacy.'
