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Paris Jackson clapped back at a commenter who said her extensive tattoo collection makes her look dirty, joking that she’s dirty without the ink and explaining her tattoos honor her father Michael Jackson and symbolize personal strength and meaning.
Paris Jackson shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast how she met her mom Debbie Rowe for the first time at age 15—a casual greeting by a grandmother’s living room that led to a day spent together and a growing mother–daughter bond. She emphasized their shared fiery personalities and lack of expectations, noting that they now celebrate their relationship, with Rowe also being Paris’s brother Prince Jackson’s mom. Bigi Jackson’s biological mother has never been publicly identified. The piece also contextualizes Paris’s upbringing primarily by Michael Jackson and later his mother, Katherine Jackson.
Paris Jackson discussed reconnecting with her mother Debbie Rowe after Michael Jackson’s death, recalling their first meeting at age 15 and describing a low-pressure, loving bond that has grown closer over the years; she has supported Debbie—including during her 2016 breast cancer treatment—and the two remain close today.
Paris Jackson revealed on Call Her Daddy that she first met her mom Debbie Rowe at age 15, greeting her with 'Hey, Mom' and spending the day together; Rowe is Paris and Prince’s mother, and Michael Jackson’s son Bigi was later born via surrogate. Paris described their connection as organic and free of expectations, noting shared fire signs (Rowe is Sagittarius, Paris is Aries). She also offered rare insights into her secretive childhood with Michael, including wearing masks in public to feel normal and TV limits, and affectionately recalled her late father as a funny figure.
Paris Jackson discusses her upbringing in the shadow of her father on Call Her Daddy, recalling that Neverland wasn’t a playground for the Jackson kids and that schooling happened on-site, including an impromptu speech she gave at Michael Jackson’s 2009 funeral when others wouldn’t speak. She notes she didn’t exactly “grow up” at Neverland and is now focusing on her own music, winning her ongoing estate battles, and steering clear of a biopic about her father.
Paris Jackson shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she first met Debbie Rowe at age 15, greeting her with “Hey, Mom” and spending the day together, a moment she described as unexpectedly natural and comforting. She highlighted a quick, easy bond with Rowe, noted Rowe’s past marriage to Michael Jackson, and touched on her unusual childhood with her siblings. The chat also referenced their rare selfie reunion earlier this year and reflected on how their family dynamics shaped her life.
The musical biopic Michael will stream on Starz on Aug. 10 after grossing over $1 billion worldwide; directed by Antoine Fuqua with Jaafar Jackson starring as Michael, the film traces Jackson's rise from the Jackson 5 to the Bad era, supported by a star-studded ensemble.
Netflix almost pulled Michael Jackson: The Verdict a week before its June 3 release amid fears of a lawsuit from the Jackson estate and fan backlash; the three-part docuseries, which reexamines the 2005 trial, premiered as planned and topped Netflix charts, with security precautions and no major publicity as controversy swirled.
Madonna’s Confessions II debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the week of July 18, while Michael Jackson’s Thriller remains at No. 8, marking the first time the two legends have shared the Billboard 200 Top 10 simultaneously in 25 years (the second-ever occurrence after 2001). Their chart overlap highlights the enduring influence of both artists on the music landscape.
Madonna’s new studio album Confessions II debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, placing her in the Top 10 alongside Michael Jackson for the first time in about 25 years as Thriller slips to No. 8; the piece notes this rare simultaneous Top 10 appearance and recalls past near-misses and later Top 15 overlaps between the two legends.
Michael has surpassed $1.001 billion worldwide, the first biopic to reach the milestone, with about $629.8 million from international markets and $371.8 million domestically. The film opened to $97 million in the U.S. and $217 million globally, breaking records for musical biopics. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, it’s Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film and signals more Jackson-centered projects to come, with Lionsgate handling North America and Universal distributing internationally.
Janet Jackson, 60, paid homage to her late brother Michael by rocking a Michael-inspired look at the BET Awards—featuring a black fedora, a matching tee, a white pinstripe shirt, and bold jewelry—while also noting her stance on the Michael biopic and her son Eissa.
Two months into its release, Lionsgate/Universal's Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic ever with $977.4 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer's $965 million. The film opened with a record $217 million worldwide and has since posted strong domestic and international grosses, including about $370 million domestic. With the global total nearing $1 billion and a planned sequel (and potential re-release), it could become the first biopic to reach $1 billion worldwide.
Lionsgate’s Michael, starring Jafar Jackson, has overtaken Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing biopic ever, with $977.4 million worldwide after its tenth weekend. Oppenheimer sits at $975.8 million, aided by a late Japan release. Michael is at about $370.2 million domestic and $607.2 million foreign, and could reach $1 billion worldwide. The film’s run also highlights a shorter PVOD window (46 days) compared with Oppenheimer’s longer theatrical-to-PVOD timeframe.
Michael has become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time with about $911.9 million worldwide, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody. The Lionsgate release earned roughly $358 million in the U.S. and $553 million internationally, despite mixed reviews and controversy over its portrayal of abuse allegations; the film has boosted interest in Jackson’s catalog and marked a major box-office milestone.