https://www.scmp.com/rss/517713/feed The latest news on Michael Jackson, American singer-songwriter and dancer, including showbiz news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Director Antoine Fuqua’s new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, starring the late King of Pop’s nephew and Jermaine Jackson’s son Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, is taking the box office by storm. The film has already grossed US$218.8 million worldwide as of April 27, according to Deadline, with a reported budget of around US$200 million. Despite the film receiving mixed reviews from critics, it is undeniable that the 29-year-old Jaafar shines in his debut role. Meanwhile, child actor... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351697/meet-juliano-valdi-who-plays-young-michael-jackson-michael?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351697/meet-juliano-valdi-who-plays-young-michael-jackson-michael?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:21 +0000 Faye Bradley,Sumnima Kandangwa Faye Bradley,Sumnima Kandangwa Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is proving to be the perfect person to play his great uncle, as images and clips of him starring in director Antoine Fuqua’s highly anticipated biopic, Michael, came out ahead of the movie’s US premiere on April 24. The 29-year-old, whose starring role in the biopic was announced in January 2023, bears an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle – and the internet has taken note. Several comments under Jaafar’s Instagram posts comment on his likeness to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351293/meet-jaafar-jackson-who-plays-his-uncle-michael-jackson-late-stars-biopic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351293/meet-jaafar-jackson-who-plays-his-uncle-michael-jackson-late-stars-biopic?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:17 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram 2/5 stars There is a huge elephant in the room with Michael, the slick but insubstantial new biopic about the “King of Pop”. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and made in cooperation with the Michael Jackson estate, the film features all the singer’s mega-hits, from “Beat It” and “Billie Jean” to “Thriller” and “Bad”. But it shirks the controversies that dogged the music star in his later years – when he was accused of child molestation, something he always denied. Originally expected a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350859/michael-movie-review-michael-jackson-biopic-features-all-hits-none-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350859/michael-movie-review-michael-jackson-biopic-features-all-hits-none-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse US President Donald Trump’s love affair with the Chicago shoe brand Florsheim took over the internet last week, after it was reported that he had gifted several members of his cabinet with new shoes, particularly the brand’s black cap-toe Oxfords named The Lexington. The unusual gifts were first reported last week in The Wall Street Journal, which said Trump had given out pairs of Florsheim shoes worth US$145 – at times even guessing people’s shoe size in front of them. “It’s a nice shoe,” Trump... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3346877/all-about-florsheim-shoe-brand-has-caught-us-president-donald-trumps-fancy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3346877/all-about-florsheim-shoe-brand-has-caught-us-president-donald-trumps-fancy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:13 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh The future of Hollywood has never looked more uncertain, with the encroachment of artificial intelligence threatening to eradicate jobs across the industry, while the impending merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery casts doubt over the studio system itself. Nevertheless, for the everyday movie-goer, there remains – for now, at least – a steady stream of enticing prospects to lure us out of our homes and into the nearest multiplex. Below are 12 of the most exciting new releases coming to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346088/12-new-hollywood-films-watch-march-june-2026-including-toy-story-5-and-michael?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346088/12-new-hollywood-films-watch-march-june-2026-including-toy-story-5-and-michael?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday expressed anger after a long-awaited cache of records from cases against him were released with many pages blacked out and photos censored. The trove of material released by the US Justice Department included photographs of former president Bill Clinton and other luminaries in Epstein’s wealthy social circle including Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson. But blackouts across many of the documents – combined with tight control over the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337204/epstein-victims-angry-over-gaps-and-censorship-long-awaited-file-release?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337204/epstein-victims-angry-over-gaps-and-censorship-long-awaited-file-release?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:12:34 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Hair. Human hair. Hair woven into jewellery, wreaths, keepsakes. Michael Jackson’s hair. Marilyn Monroe’s hair. Hair as art, hair as spectacle. It was Leila Cohoon’s world, and she showcased it all at Leila’s Hair Museum, located in an otherwise unremarkable free-standing building on Noland Road in Independence, in the US state of Missouri. Cohoon died in November at the age of 92, and as of last week, her family has decided to close her surreal attraction – the only museum of its kind in the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3328468/michael-jacksons-locks-hair-woven-art-us-museum-had-it-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3328468/michael-jacksons-locks-hair-woven-art-us-museum-had-it-all?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:15:07 +0000 Jill Lander Jill Lander The final month of autumn, represented by the energy of the Dog, indicates this is the month when we benefit from taking on the essence of the Dog, enhancing harmony and loyalty. As we move into the last quarter of 2025, it’s time for greater understanding and tolerance. Become aware of the positive things in your life, as such thoughts increase internal warmth and light. If you are travelling this month, take every caution against travel disruptions and fluctuating weather, which may increase... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3328480/whats-your-luck-october-2025-month-fire-dog?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3328480/whats-your-luck-october-2025-month-fire-dog?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:08 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse A single glittery sock that late pop superstar Michael Jackson wore during a concert in France in the 1990s sold for more than US$8,000 on Wednesday, a French auctioneer said. A technician found the used sock discarded near Jackson’s dressing room after the concert in the southern city of Nimes in July 1997, auctioneer Aurore Illy told Agence France-Presse. The self-styled “King of Pop” wore white athletic socks adorned with diamantes during his HIStory World Tour in 1997, according to... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3320193/michael-jacksons-dirty-sock-sells-more-us8000-auction-france?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3320193/michael-jacksons-dirty-sock-sells-more-us8000-auction-france?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:02:16 +0000 Director Dan Reed recently released Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, a follow-up production to his bombshell 2019 documentary about the men the late pop star had allegedly sexually abused as children, including Wade Robson and James Safechuck. James Safechuck explains the personal struggle he has faced, trying to get his sexual abuse case against Michael Jackson to court over the last decade. Watch: 'Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson' on @channel4 on 18th March at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303276/who-james-safechuck-leaving-neverland-2-surviving-michael-jackson-he-says-he-was-abused-star-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303276/who-james-safechuck-leaving-neverland-2-surviving-michael-jackson-he-says-he-was-abused-star-has?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:14 +0000 On a recent Twitch stream hosted by internet personality Deshae Frost, American actor Orlando Brown, 37, stunned audiences after he claimed that Nick Cannon had performed oral sex on him. “Nick Cannon, he really do like to, you know, suck cannons, and that’s what he does,” Brown said on the December 1 live stream. “He sucked a good cannon on me. He sucked my cannon. He licked my cannon.” Cannon, a veteran TV host and father of 12, responded to the accusations with grace in the comments of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3289683/who-orlando-brown-thats-so-raven-actor-who-recently-claimed-have-had-sexual-relations-nick-cannon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3289683/who-orlando-brown-thats-so-raven-actor-who-recently-claimed-have-had-sexual-relations-nick-cannon?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:00:10 +0000 Fans are concerned about Janet Jackson, after the singer made some controversial comments about US presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ background last week. In an interview with The Guardian published on September 21, Jackson was asked about Harris and how America could be on the verge of voting for its first Black female president. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” she shared. “She’s not black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian.” Jackson added, “Her father’s white. That’s what... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3279904/who-janet-jacksons-brother-randy-jackson-what-does-he-have-do-singers-controversial-comments-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3279904/who-janet-jacksons-brother-randy-jackson-what-does-he-have-do-singers-controversial-comments-about?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:07 +0000 R&B icon Stephanie Mills, 67, who dated Michael Jackson in the 70s, remains a loyal defender of his legacy despite the allegations made against him over the years. The singer and songwriter, who first rose to fame as Dorothy in Broadway’s The Wiz in 1975, recently told The New York Post, “I loved him … And I don’t like when people try to target what he’s built.” Those people include the likes of choreographer Wade Robson, who appeared in HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary. Mills insists... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3275635/who-stephanie-mills-who-was-ready-marry-michael-jackson-and-continues-defend-him-rb-singer-recently?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3275635/who-stephanie-mills-who-was-ready-marry-michael-jackson-and-continues-defend-him-rb-singer-recently?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:00:23 +0000 Surely there is no greater compliment as a celebrity or hometown hero than to have a permanent statue erected in your honour. At least, that’s the idea. Despite these sculptors’ best efforts though, not everyone has fallen in love with their creations. Some famous people’s statues have appeared in art galleries, some in airports – still more in a celebrity’s own country to show them just how much they’re appreciated. But when all’s said and done, perhaps they’d have been better just naming a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251932/8-worst-celebrity-tribute-statues-all-time-and-internets-hilarious-reactions-them-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251932/8-worst-celebrity-tribute-statues-all-time-and-internets-hilarious-reactions-them-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:31 +0000 Thirty-nine years ago, the biggest music stars in the world crammed into a recording studio in Los Angeles for an all-night session that they hoped might alter music history. “We Are the World” was a 1985 charity single for African famine relief that included the voices of Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen. Fans get a chance to almost step... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3250527/netflix-documentary-greatest-night-pop-tells-honest-story-how-michael-jackson-bob-dylan-and-co-made?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3250527/netflix-documentary-greatest-night-pop-tells-honest-story-how-michael-jackson-bob-dylan-and-co-made?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:15:11 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider More and more celebrities have opened up about being attracted to more than one gender. Some identify as bisexual (Halsey, Cardi B, Kit Connor) or pansexual (Janelle Monáe, Miley Cyrus). Other stars prefer to identify as queer, while still more forgo labels for a more fluid approach. Read on for a list of 40 stars who identify as labels beyond straight or gay. 1. Billie Eilish Billie Eilish said she likes “boys and girls”. Eilish nonchalantly discussed her sexuality in a cover story for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3247926/beyond-gay-40-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-lgbt-michael-jacksons-daughter-paris-and-will-smiths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3247926/beyond-gay-40-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-lgbt-michael-jacksons-daughter-paris-and-will-smiths?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:14 +0000 Born in a cloud of mystery via surrogate, Michael Jackson’s son Prince Michael Jackson II, who goes by Bigi – and was known as Blanket during his childhood – was world famous before he even knew he existed. That all escalated in November 2002 when Blanket was only nine months old. Jackson infamously dangled him over the fourth-floor window of a Berlin hotel to cheering fans below, leading to a worldwide media frenzy. Jackson later admitted it was a “terrible mistake” and his bodyguard revealed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3246483/where-bigi-jackson-2023-michael-jacksons-youngest-doesnt-want-be-called-blanket-wrote-and-directed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3246483/where-bigi-jackson-2023-michael-jacksons-youngest-doesnt-want-be-called-blanket-wrote-and-directed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:22 +0000 Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is proving to be the perfect person to play his great uncle, as more pictures of him have been going viral on the internet. The young talent bore an uncanny resemblance to the King of Pop as he began his first day of filming for the upcoming biopic, Michael, in Los Angeles recently, per British media. The 27-year-old, who was announced in January to be playing his late uncle, was spotted rehearsing on set and showcasing Michael’s signature moves. Clad... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245159/meet-michael-jacksons-lookalike-nephew-jaafar-whos-playing-king-pop-his-upcoming-biopic-jermaine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245159/meet-michael-jacksons-lookalike-nephew-jaafar-whos-playing-king-pop-his-upcoming-biopic-jermaine?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:00:13 +0000 Twenty years ago this month, the entertainment spectacle known as HarbourFest ended on the Central waterfront. Thus began a series of life-changing events which led to me suing the chief executive and mortgaging the family home to cover legal fees. For the benefit of those not in Hong Kong at the time, or who have forgotten some of the key aspects, a brief reminder. Our city was very hard hit by the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in early 2003 and the economy tanked. Once the... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3241853/michael-jackson-then-taylor-swift-now-why-superstars-keep-skipping-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3241853/michael-jackson-then-taylor-swift-now-why-superstars-keep-skipping-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:30:29 +0000 Celine Dion is widely recognised as a musical icon, but in her personal life she is a mother of three, and has often said publicly that being a mum is the thing that makes her the most proud. Although they’ve remained relatively under the radar, Dion does occasionally share snippets of her kids on social media. Last week, the talented singer made her first public appearance in three years according to CNN, stepping out with her three sons at an ice hockey game in Las Vegas. “My boys and I had... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3240496/who-are-celine-dions-3-children-rene-charles-angelil-remixed-songs-weeknd-and-cameoed-his-mums?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3240496/who-are-celine-dions-3-children-rene-charles-angelil-remixed-songs-weeknd-and-cameoed-his-mums?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:11 +0000 Couples with huge age gaps in Hollywood are nothing new, but one of the most trending duos to make their rounds lately has been Al Pacino, 83, and his on-off girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. Yup, that’s a 54-year age gap. Half a century. And did we mention they just had a baby together? View this post on Instagram A post shared by WHOOPSEE (@whoopsee.it) The Academy Award-winning actor and Alfallah have been publicly linked since April 2022, per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238593/who-al-pacinos-29-year-old-girlfriend-noor-alfallah-godfather-stars-baby-mama-dated-rolling-stones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238593/who-al-pacinos-29-year-old-girlfriend-noor-alfallah-godfather-stars-baby-mama-dated-rolling-stones?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:14 +0000 These days, Drake is almost more myth than man. The 36-year-old is rap music’s unlikely sovereign: he lays claim to 10 No 1 projects and has outsold all the classic “greats”, including Tupac, Jay-Z and Eminem. Most recently, he released his eighth studio album For All the Dogs to massive commercial success. So how did a former child actor from Canada manage to surpass his own mentors, date Rihanna, win five Grammys – and break several records previously held by The Beatles? Here’s a complete... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238239/all-dogs-inside-drakes-rags-riches-story-starring-degrassi-his-record-breaking-albums-and-tying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238239/all-dogs-inside-drakes-rags-riches-story-starring-degrassi-his-record-breaking-albums-and-tying?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:00:25 +0000 Hong Kong’s rising talent Gareth Tong, aka Gareth. T, has been the talk of the town lately in both the music and fashion worlds. The talented R&B singer has taken the music scene by storm since his breakout hit “Boyfriend Material” was released in 2021. (It has 18 million Spotify streams at time of writing.) He quickly cultivated a solid fan base. In 2022, Tong held his first solo concert November Rain at Kitec’s Star Hall, with all three dates selling out. In March, he performed at Australia’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3218145/meet-gareth-tong-hong-kongs-hottest-new-gen-z-hip-hop-artist-he-wears-chanel-and-fendi-looks-michael?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3218145/meet-gareth-tong-hong-kongs-hottest-new-gen-z-hip-hop-artist-he-wears-chanel-and-fendi-looks-michael?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:39:31 +0000 Brooke Shields has enjoyed decades of success on the silver screen, from landing Pretty Baby at age 11 to Sahara in the 80s, and today remains an icon of her generation. But as with many former child stars, Shields has faced plenty of controversies along the way. A new Hulu documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields follows the dangers and triumphs of growing up in the spotlight and her meteoric rise to fame, and how it’s shaped her life today. Born in New York on May 31, 1965 to former model Teri... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3217464/pretty-baby-brooke-shields-incredible-life-14-pictures-her-breakout-role-blue-lagoon-and-her-friends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3217464/pretty-baby-brooke-shields-incredible-life-14-pictures-her-breakout-role-blue-lagoon-and-her-friends?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:14 +0000 There’s long been a fascination with celebrity children. For starters, everyone wants to know whether they’ll grow up to look like their famous parents, or which of their parents’ footsteps they’ll follow in … Love them or hate them for being the offspring of the rich and famous, they’ll always have a place at the heart of celebrity culture – and the truth is that plenty of them have the option to get a leg up in the industry when they’re ready. Anna and her three beautiful nieces, Jeannie Sui... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3213886/12-and-coming-nepotism-babies-2023-michael-jacksons-nephew-jaafar-and-gwyneth-paltrows-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3213886/12-and-coming-nepotism-babies-2023-michael-jacksons-nephew-jaafar-and-gwyneth-paltrows-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:10:11 +0000 The Super Bowl attracts millions of viewers every year, mainly for the sport, of course – but here at STYLE, we’re infinitely more interested in the incredible performances that take place during the half-time show. This year saw the return of Rihanna and her “special guest” ... which turned out to be her surprise new baby bump. The pop star dazzled in head-to-toe red attire, with her jumpsuit coming from Loewe. The half-time artists’ costumes are among the most talked-about topics of the annual... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3210292/15-best-ever-nfl-super-bowl-half-time-concert-outfits-rihannas-loewe-dressed-baby-bump-and-beyonces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3210292/15-best-ever-nfl-super-bowl-half-time-concert-outfits-rihannas-loewe-dressed-baby-bump-and-beyonces?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:10 +0000 Kim Kardashian, the Fashion Icon of the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, is known for her OTT style with lavish – and sometimes shocking – outfits. But it turns out that she also has a taste for iconic items worn by famous people. The reality star-turned-trendsetter, 42, famously wore Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress to the Met Gala last year. Monroe wore it when she sang “Happy Birthday” to then-President John F. Kennedy in 1962 during a Madison Square Garden... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208859/6-prized-fashion-items-kim-kardashians-memorabilia-collection-princess-dianas-pendant-and-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208859/6-prized-fashion-items-kim-kardashians-memorabilia-collection-princess-dianas-pendant-and-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:30:08 +0000 Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, died aged 54 on January 12. In life, the singer never shied away from wearing eclectic and eye-catching ensembles. From gothic glamour to boho-chic, take a look at some of her most iconic looks over the years … 1. MTV Video Music Awards, 1991 Presley was around 23 when she attended the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California. She was photographed in colourful jewels. Her ensemble for the event echoed the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3207120/remembering-lisa-marie-presley-13-her-best-fashion-looks-ever-chic-outfits-her-ex-michael-jackson?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3207120/remembering-lisa-marie-presley-13-her-best-fashion-looks-ever-chic-outfits-her-ex-michael-jackson?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:10:10 +0000 Immediately after 59-year-old American rapper Coolio died in late September, far-right circles in the US lit up with baseless conspiracy theories about his death. Some falsely claimed the he was killed because he had secret intelligence about the inner-workings of the music industry and was going to expose elites for human trafficking. Others spread anti-vaccine misinformation that the Covid-19 vaccine killed him. Only a minute after announcing Coolio’s death on his podcast TimCast, commentator... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3202531/why-do-celebrity-deaths-spark-wild-conspiracy-theories-blame-qanon-queen-elizabeth-michael-jackson?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3202531/why-do-celebrity-deaths-spark-wild-conspiracy-theories-blame-qanon-queen-elizabeth-michael-jackson?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:30:09 +0000 Heidi Klum has thrown a Halloween party almost every year – excluding 2012 and 2020 – since 2000. She goes all-out on her costumes, which always include prosthetics, props and intense make-up. Her main goal? To shock, surprise and delight her guests and the wider public, who have come to expect nothing but the best from the official queen of Halloween. So, we’ve decided to rank Klum’s 22 costumes from worst to best based on creativity, execution, and overall aesthetics. The worst 22. The Hindu... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3198159/heidi-klums-22-best-and-worst-halloween-costumes-ranked-2022s-incredible-worm-werewolf-michael?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3198159/heidi-klums-22-best-and-worst-halloween-costumes-ranked-2022s-incredible-worm-werewolf-michael?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:31:22 +0000 A new collection of images by well-known photographer Alper Yesiltas have gone viral as they bring celebrities who have died “back to life”. Using AI-based technology, Yesiltas called the collection “As If Nothing Happened”. He is a community member on viral site Bored Panda and used the platform to promote his collection, saying that behind the root of the project is the question “how would people look photo-realistically if some great event had not happened to them”. His images are of stars... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3193848/what-would-princess-diana-and-elvis-presley-look-today-ai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3193848/what-would-princess-diana-and-elvis-presley-look-today-ai?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:10:11 +0000 Although she had already been married (and divorced) three times, Liza Minnelli’s fourth and final wedding to producer David Gest was surely the most outlandish. As long-time mutual friends of Michael Jackson, the unlikely couple met while working on the 2001 concert and TV special Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration. Gest produced the show and Minnelli performed. As portrayed in the 2002 VH1 special Liza and David’s Wedding, Gest was “smitten” and Minnelli immediately admired the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3192065/michael-jackson-and-most-ott-showbiz-wedding-all-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3192065/michael-jackson-and-most-ott-showbiz-wedding-all-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:28 +0000 Throughout her groundbreaking career, Madonna – who recently made headlines for becoming the first female artist to score a top 10 album in every decade since the 1980s with Finally Enough Love – has always been considered the Queen of Pop. It was therefore inevitable she’d have crossed paths with the King of Pop at some point. As two of the greatest entertainers of all time, Madonna and Michael Jackson did share a friendship. But what was the pop royals’ relationship really like? They shared a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191703/inside-michael-jackson-and-madonnas-failed-relationship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191703/inside-michael-jackson-and-madonnas-failed-relationship?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:53:01 +0000 Celine Dion needs no introduction. The Canadian superstar is celebrated globally for her powerful vocals and diverse music taste, which incorporates a mix of genres from rock and pop to gospel and classical tunes. This year, she ranked in 60th place on Forbes’ list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women, with an estimated net worth of US$470 million – to give you just a glimpse of her toppling fortune made over the years. But has the 54 year old passed down her musical talents to her kids? It... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190310/meet-rene-charles-angelil-celine-dions-rapper-son-21-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190310/meet-rene-charles-angelil-celine-dions-rapper-son-21-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:10:24 +0000 Throughout his legendary lifetime, Michael Jackson accumulated not only unparalleled levels of fame and success, but also vast material wealth. Some of the late, so-called King of Pop’s most prized possessions are commonly known. Of these, the most renowned would arguably include his famed Neverland Ranch, its menagerie of zoo animals as well as a host of artworks and classic film relics. Moreover, by the time of his tragic passing 13 years ago, the Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough singer had... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189227/5-most-expensive-michael-jackson-memorabilia-ever-sold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189227/5-most-expensive-michael-jackson-memorabilia-ever-sold?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:00:32 +0000 He was Elvis Presley’s only grandson. But at just 27 years old, he took his own life and left a gaping hole in the hearts of those who loved him. Benjamin Keough, son to Lisa Marie Presley, was known not only because of his famous surname, but because he bore a striking resemblance to The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Here’s what you need to know about Keough, the man his loved ones described as “an angel on earth” … Born into one of the world’s most famous families Benjamin Storm Presley Keough was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185676/who-was-elvis-presleys-only-grandson-benjamin-keough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185676/who-was-elvis-presleys-only-grandson-benjamin-keough?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:30 +0000 Right now, we just can’t get enough of all things Elvis. In the slipstream of Baz Luhrmann’s big-budget biopic, there’s been a surge of global interest not just in the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but all things related to the Presley clan. While the film depicts Elvis’s life and music, some of the public’s biggest fascinations with the Jailhouse Rock singer are the individuals in his life who were closest to him. Of Elvis’ kin, there is arguably no one more fascinating than Lisa Marie Presley, his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3183674/was-michael-jackson-and-lisa-marie-presleys-marriage-real?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3183674/was-michael-jackson-and-lisa-marie-presleys-marriage-real?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:10:18 +0000 We all know the name Lisa Marie Presley thanks to her famous family and notable ex-husbands. She is, of course, the only daughter of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Mr Elvis Presley, with actress Priscilla Presley. And the 54-year-old’s own former spouses include a certain King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and Hollywood hardman Nicolas Cage – as well as musician Danny Keough and music producer Michael Lockwood. But despite the showbiz pedigree, it’s both surprising and shocking to learn that Lisa Marie’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3183520/how-did-lisa-marie-presley-lose-all-elvis-millions-she?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3183520/how-did-lisa-marie-presley-lose-all-elvis-millions-she?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:10:15 +0000 While the biopic of the king of rock ‘n’ roll is just around the corner, coming out on June 24, his oldest granddaughter, Riley Keough, also made her directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival at the same time Elvis premiered there. Her film War Pony, co-directed with Gina Gammell, is about two young Native American boys growing up on a reservation. Although Keough, 33, followed neither her legendary grandfather nor her parents, singer Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough, into the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181668/meet-riley-keough-elvis-presleys-granddaughter-she?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181668/meet-riley-keough-elvis-presleys-granddaughter-she?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:10:09 +0000 Few individuals have achieved as stratospheric levels of success as the late, great Michael Jackson. Often regarded as one of the most culturally significant and influential artists of all time, the so-called “King of Pop” ostensibly lived a life of abundance and luxury, fuelled by his phenomenal fame and fortune. Jackson earned millions of dollars through his long and impressive career; in fact, even years after his passing he was still bringing in millions in revenue. As per Forbes, in 2018... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176711/how-did-michael-jackson-spend-his-millions-king-pop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176711/how-did-michael-jackson-spend-his-millions-king-pop?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:10 +0000 Michael Jackson had three children who the world has come to know: Prince Jackson, 25, Paris Jackson, 24, and Prince Michael Jackson II, 20, also known as Blanket or Bigi. But over the years, reports have speculated that Jackson may have not one, but two other sons. Here is what we know about them. Norwegian rapper and dancer Omer Michael Jamal Bhatti is speculated to be Michael Jackson’s son Avid fans of the King of Pop will know the name Omer Michael Jamal Bhatti, a Norwegian rapper and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174251/does-michael-jackson-really-have-secret-sons-omer-bhatti?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174251/does-michael-jackson-really-have-secret-sons-omer-bhatti?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:22 +0000 Mariah Carey is a household name. The now 53-year-old singer has made record-breaking achievements during her career and every Christmas, whether you like it or not, a certain song starts playing, and it’s all we want for the holidays from there. But besides the obvious, like her immense talent and charming personality, what else do you know about the American starlet? Here are nine facts we bet you didn’t know yet. 1. She’s named after a song from a Broadway musical Mariah Carey was born on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173258/how-much-do-you-really-know-about-mariah-carey-she-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173258/how-much-do-you-really-know-about-mariah-carey-she-was?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:00:23 +0000 Lady Gaga’s career is going from strength to strength, and so is her bank account! The House of Gucci star and genre-defying musician turned 36 this week, but she boasts an enormous personal fortune that belies her young age. Reports vary as to how much Gaga – whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta – is actually worth. Forbes places her value at US$150 million while other sources estimate it’s really closer to US$320 million. Either way, it’s clear that Mother Monster is worth a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171930/how-rich-lady-gaga-really-her-gigantic-net-worth-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171930/how-rich-lady-gaga-really-her-gigantic-net-worth-was?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:00:29 +0000 As one of the most successful entertainers of all time, the late great Michael Jackson inevitably came to meet many of the world’s most famous and celebrated individuals. After several decades of rubbing shoulders with scores of high profile celebrities, the so-called “King of Pop” undoubtedly amassed a personal address book with an impressive list of famous names. At his stratospheric level of success, however, it could be understandably tough to distinguish true friends from acquaintances... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171863/6-celebrities-who-were-michael-jacksons-true-friends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171863/6-celebrities-who-were-michael-jacksons-true-friends?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:00:25 +0000 When it comes to the scope of his success and the universal impact of his artistry, few entertainers have been able to reach the world-dominating, superstar status of Michael Jackson. At the height of his fame and fortune, the late “King of Pop” was hobnobbing with the highest profile celebs and public figures. His unlikely friendship with royalty might be well known, but one friendship (and ultra-secret romance) that may not have received as much scrutiny and spotlight was the one Jackson... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3168357/inside-michael-jackson-and-whitney-houstons-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3168357/inside-michael-jackson-and-whitney-houstons-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:10:09 +0000 There is not much we don’t know about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, or his famous family. Katherine and Joe Jackson were Michael’s parents and he was number eight of 10 children. From oldest to youngest – Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon (whose twin Brandon died in child birth), Michael, Randy and Janet. They became famous throughout the 1970s and 80s, first with The Jackson 5, then The Jacksons and the girls had solo careers. Janet was the most successful after appearing in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167113/meet-michael-jacksons-secret-half-sister-johvonnie-she?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167113/meet-michael-jacksons-secret-half-sister-johvonnie-she?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:00:24 +0000 Musician An Chi-hwan’s new rock number, “Lady Who Looks like Michael Jackson,” is causing rather a stir, with presidential hopeful Yoon Suk-yeol apparently fuming as the song allegedly satirises his wife Kim Keon-hee. Facing multiple allegations of misconduct, she has been at the centre of a number of scandals in the lead-up to the March 9 election with Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party of Korea and conservative People Power Party candidate Yoon locked in a tight race. South Korea... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3167125/south-korean-singer-denies-new-song-lady-who-looks-michael?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3167125/south-korean-singer-denies-new-song-lady-who-looks-michael?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:48:44 +0000 Sibling rivalry exists in plenty of families, but imagine what it must be like when a brother and sister are also two of the biggest music icons that the world has ever seen. Needless to say, Michael and Janet Jackson’s relationship was complicated and had plenty of dramatic ups and downs over the years. While 55-year-old Janet has remained largely tight-lipped on the topic of Michael, she’s finally given fans some insight into their sibling bond. It comes in the form of a new two-part... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165104/inside-janet-and-michael-jacksons-rocky-relationship-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165104/inside-janet-and-michael-jacksons-rocky-relationship-king?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:28:46 +0000 Michaela Jaé Rodriguez just made history as the first transgender actor to win a Golden Globe. She was awarded best actress for her role as housemother Blanca on FX’s Pose – also bagging the first Golden Globe for the series that focuses on New York City’s queer-and trans-led 1980s ballroom culture. First appearing in the limelight at age seven – the same age at which she had “prayed to become female” – Rodriguez had already made history last year, when she became the first trans actress... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163257/meet-michaela-jae-rodriguez-first-trans-actor-win-golden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163257/meet-michaela-jae-rodriguez-first-trans-actor-win-golden?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:00:20 +0000