Jackson Family Hypes New Biopic

0:00It's April 23rd, from red carpets to breaking stories. This is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. Michael Jackson's new biopic is stirring up family love just days before its big release. Cousins. TJ and Taj Jackson, sons of the late Tito Jackson, are hyping up the film and their relative Jafar Jackson's turn as the king of pop. They're pushing back hard against the bad reviews from critics, saying fans will judge it for themselves when it drops in theaters on April. Earlier this week, on April 20th, TJ and Taj joined a bunch of Jackson family at the Los Angeles premiere. That included siblings like Marlon, Jackie, Germaine, Latoya, and Catherine Jackson, plus Michael's son, Prince. The event at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Drew Sir Lebs, and Cast, turning it into a real family affair. Not everyone's all-in though. Janet Jackson turned down any portrayal in the movie, and Michael's daughter, Paris, said she had zero involvement.

1:00Still, TJ called Jafar's performance a perfect capture of their uncle's spirit, and Taj predicted critics would regret their takes once audiences. Way in, Jafar, who's 29 and remains son, plays adult Michael while a young actor handles the kid years. The story traces his rise with the Jackson 5, solo stardom, and breaking free from dad Joe Jackson's control back in the 80s. Jafar said he channeled an intense work ethic to honor the family. With the premiere buzz still fresh, expect theaters to pack with fans ready to relive MJ's legacy their way. This one's got a real heart from the inside.