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I’ve been in Hollywood the last two days, and the excitement over MJ and the movie is palpable. At some point MJ’s music was played in every place I went into, including Mark Wahlberg’s restaurant, where Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough was played, and everybody started dancing

“Scream” short film, behind the scenes

TIME Magazine Cover, March 19, 1984: Michael Jackson

brazilian musician paulinho da costa (who played percussion on OTW & thriller) + producer bôscoli were on a podcast yesterday and they briefly discussed how michael was betrayed, isolated by his own fame, and how racism also fueled the false allegations ❤️‍🩹

@RedCarter15 @AnishA_Moonka And this isn’t even accounting for the half a billion he gave away to charity. MJ was always worth what his estate is worth today, just that they didn’t want HIM to have that money & power, they wanted it for themselves, so they wanted him out of the way so they could take over.

@RedCarter15 @AnishA_Moonka (Contd) and he was drowned in lawsuits by opportunists & managers who ripped him off. The false allegations, backed by a media smear campaign & industry blackballing were coordinated to make him financially vulnerable, and allow nefarious characters to take control of finances.

Michael Jackson was $500 million in debt when he died. His estate has since earned $3.5 billion. This $155 million movie is the latest bet from the most profitable dead-celebrity business operation in entertainment history. The estate's executors, attorneys John Branca and John McClain, turned 65+ creditor claims and half a billion in unpaid debt into a $2 billion enterprise. The film's producer, Graham King, made Bohemian Rhapsody on a $52 million budget, and it went on to gross $903 million. Same playbook, bigger subject. The whole empire traces back to one bet. In 1985, Jackson bought the ATV catalog (251 Beatles songs, plus thousands of others) for $47.5 million. Paul McCartney, who'd told Jackson to invest in publishing, couldn't match the bid. In 1995, Jackson sold half to Sony for $95 million. After his death, the estate sold the other half for $750 million in 2016. A $47.5 million purchase returned over $800 million across two sales. Then in 2024, the estate sold half of Jackson's own masters and publishing rights (the royalties artists earn when their songs are played, streamed, or licensed) to Sony for another $600 million. The biopic is one line item in a much longer receipt. This Is It, a concert documentary, made $267 million. A Cirque du Soleil tour grossed $160 million. The Vegas show Michael Jackson ONE has run 5,000+ performances and is booked through 2030. MJ: The Musical has pulled in around $300 million since opening on Broadway in 2022. Forbes named Jackson the highest-earning deceased celebrity of 2025, with earnings of $105 million in a single year. The film's trailer hit 116 million views in 24 hours, beating every music biopic trailer in history, including Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which reached 96 million. Analysts are tracking a $52-65 million opening weekend. Worldwide projections range from $700 million to over $1 billion. Not everyone in the family is on board. Paris Jackson called an early script "sugar-coated." Katherine Jackson tried to block the $600 million Sony deal in court, arguing it violated her son's wishes. She lost on appeal. The man who died half a billion dollars in debt now earns more per year than most living artists, and his estate just bet $155 million that his life story will become the biggest music biopic ever made.

@AnishA_Moonka It was “signed by MJ” in Los Angeles on a day he was demonstrably in New York. MJ had demanded all legal paperwork back when Branca was fired, so how did Branca still have a Will? The Will is written to give complete & total control to Br*nca, something MJ would never have done.

@AnishA_Moonka Part 2: John Br*nca didn’t “resign” in 2006, he was FIRED in 2002 because MJ suspected him of DOUBLE DEALING with Sony. A fact that has come to bear after MJ’s death when Branca forcibly sold MJ’s assets to Sony against family & MJ’s wishes. The Will he used to take over is FAKE.

I’m so sick of all this “Michael Jackson died 500 million in debt” nonsense. Michael Jackson gave over that same amount to charity. So here's a better headline… “Michael Jackson donated over 500 Million dollars to charity during his life. And some estimates say that number is still low and closer to a Billion.” --------------------------------- I will not allow them to try and paint my uncle as this financial failure who died in debt. That’s their narrative. I will always paint him in the correct light. A charitable man who believed in giving away more money than he earned and who died still owning music publishing assets worth over 2 Billion dollars (and that’s a low estimate).

Sorry Priscilla 🤣😂 everywhere you go #MichaelJackson 👑

Lisa looked absolutely gorgeous.

Never seen this one before...Thanks for sharing! Btw @tarylljackson, what you so mad for? Knowing you, you probably remember. lol

@AnishA_Moonka People say “500 million in debt” but don’t talk about the blatant conspiracy against Jackson to destroy his reputation & career to force him into a financially desperate corner to sell ATV to Sony. First time he only merged it & still owned 50%, then he “died” & they got it all.

“They did EVERYTHING to turn the public AGAINST me. This is all complete, complete CONSPIRACY, you have to KNOW that” - Michael Jackson in 2002

@abierkhatib “They did everything to turn the public against me. This is all complete conspiracy, you have to know that” - Michael Jackson in 2002

Oh my Gwad 😱😱!!!! So Michael Jackson wrote a song about Palestine in 1993… And guess what happened to him that same year!

Episode 15 (Extended) - 9/11: Michael Jackson’s Compassion After the Chaos youtu.be/6iuIK1H7dRw?si…

@JacksonDynasty_ Estate PR article to discredit family members who criticise them

Can we trust this guy ? blackpressmediausa.com/post/jackson-f…

On March 18, 2007, an unforgettable night marked the life of London pianist Danny Mills. While performing at the elegant The Dorchester around 9:30 PM, something unexpected happened: the venue’s security asked guests to step away from the piano, creating an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation.. 🥹🎹 Shortly after, Michael Jackson approached and sat beside Danny, accompanied by two friends introduced as sons of the Sultan of Brunei. With simplicity and kindness, Michael began the conversation: “Hello, my name is Michael.” Surprised, Danny promptly replied, “I know!” During that intimate moment, Michael asked the pianist to play some of his favorite songs, including classics by Elton John, The Carpenters, and The Beatles, as well as his beloved “Smile.” To Danny’s amazement, Michael sang throughout the entire session, revealing a voice even more touching in that private and special setting. Delighted by the pianist’s talent, Michael made a point of praising him several times, saying things like, “You have a true gift” and “Thank you for sharing your musical talent with me.”