Michael Jackson's Father: Love, Tough Love, and Forgiveness

0:00On April 24, Michael Jackson had a rocky road with his dad, Joseph, who managed the Jackson 5 with a tough hand back in the day. Joseph pushed the kids hard from when Michael was just 5 years old, turning them into stars, but at a cost. Michael later spoke out about the emotional and physical strain it put on the family. Over time, things shifted. Before Michael passed in 2009, he forgave Joseph completely, especially after raising his own three kids, Prince, Paris, and Beegee. Becoming a father himself helped Michael see Joseph's side, even if the early years were rough. Joseph wasn't all bad in the eyes of those close to the family. He saw the band as a way to shield his sons from street life in Gary, Indiana, and stayed their biggest supporter through it all. Friends say Joseph changed a lot as he aged, showing more love openly. A biographer who's known the Jackson's forever, backs this up, noting Joseph's heart was in protecting his boys, flaws, and all. Michael himself admitted the past shaped how he parented, aiming to break the cycle.

1:02That complicated bond gets real screen time in the new biopic Michael, hitting theaters right now. It traces his rise without skipping the family drama that fueled his genius. That's the story for today. Famine and celebrity news, today driven by AI.