Janet Jackson Skips Michael Biopic Premiere, La Toya Speaks Out

0:00On April 21st, the new Michael Jackson biopic hit its Los Angeles premiere this week, bringing out a bunch of the family, but one big name was, Missing, Janet Jackson. Latoya Jackson set the record straight, saying Janet got the invite to appear but turned it down out of respect for her choice. Latoya dropped that info right on the red carpet Monday, April 20th, while posing with brothers Jackie, Marlon, Randy, and Dermain. At 69 years old, she made it clear they honored Janet's decision, even though she'd love the whole crew in the film. Fans and folks noticed Janet's absence right away, especially since she's 59, and stayed silent so far, skipping the event too. Director Antoine Fuqua chimed in, showing love for her while noting her support for the lead actor matters most. The movie stars to Far Jackson, Dermain's son and Michael's nephew, in the main role with Neil Long as Mom Catherine, Coleman Domingo as Dad Joe, and others like Miles Teller and Laura Harrier, filling out key spots.

1:02It traces Michael's climb from Jackson five days signing with Motown in 1969 to his peak as the King of Pop, before he passed in two. 2009 at age 50, catch Michael in theaters this Friday, April 24th family drama aside, I'll lose like a solid tribute to the Legends legacy. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.