Janet Jackson Skips Michael Jackson Biopic, Family Reacts

0:00It's May 3rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. AI powered and star driven. The new biopic Michael Dives into Michael Jackson's early days with the Jackson 5, spotlighting his tough dad Joe, loving mom Catherine, and the. Families rise before his solo smash thriller, but fans spotted a big gap, no Janet Jackson, the family's other mega star. Turns out Janet was invited, but kindly turned it down, as her sister Latoya revealed at the premiere, she's not alone. Sivling's Rebbe and Randy are missing too, though they haven't said why publicly. Latoya wished the whole crew was in it, but stressed respecting Janet's call. Director Antoine Fuqua echoed that, saying he has tons of respect and love for her, and noted she's backing Jafar Jackson, Michael's nephew playing. The lead role. Family reactions are mixed. Michael's daughter Paris called it out on social media for pandering to a fantasy version of her dad's fans. His son, Princecott, choked up watching, saying Jafar nailed it so well, he just craved

1:03a hug from dad. With the film's buzz building and family voices weighing in, this story keeps the Jackson legacy pulsing strong.