‘MICHAEL’ Just Shattered the All-Black Main Cast Box Office Record

06/13/2026 Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic didn’t just thriller audiences, it moonwalked past Coming to America, Bad Boys, and Dreamgirls to become the second highest-grossing film of all time with an all-Black main cast. Only T’Challa sits in front of him. You know we love a list. The kind of list that makes a brother lean back in his chair and say, “Oh, for real?” This … Continue reading ‘MICHAEL’ Just Shattered the All-Black Main Cast Box Office Record

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‘MICHAEL’ Dethrones ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic in History

06/10/2026 In an era where legacy media tried to bury him, the people chose to crown him. Again. As of this week, Michael, the explosive, unflinching biopic of the one and only King of Pop, has officially surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time. And it didn’t need a victory lap or a re-release to get there. Let’s look at … Continue reading ‘MICHAEL’ Dethrones ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic in History

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Black‑and‑white overhead shot of Michael Jackson standing alone in the rain with arms outstretched, head tilted back, and eyes closed, capturing the isolation and emotional intensity of the ‘Stranger in Moscow’ short film.

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Is ‘Stranger in Moscow’ Michael Jackson’s Greatest Underrated Song?

May 20, 2026 Back in early April, Decked Out Magazine posed a question that sparked debate among our readers: Is “Who Is It” Michael Jackson’s greatest deep cut? Today, we return with another contender, one that trades the paranoid R&B of the Dangerous era for something some will say is far more desolate, far more confessional, and far more cinematic. “Stranger in Moscow” is that … Continue reading Is ‘Stranger in Moscow’ Michael Jackson’s Greatest Underrated Song?

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Seismic Shift in Culture: Jaafar Jackson, portraying Michael Jackson in the film MICHAEL, stands on a stadium stage in a black outfit with white socks and black shoes, illuminated by bright lights as a massive crowd cheers and holds signs. The promotional-style image emphasizes the film’s global success and cultural impact.

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MICHAEL’s MASSIVE Global Success Marks a Seismic Shift in Culture

04/27/2026 There was a time, not so long ago, that saying the name Michael Jackson in public required a risk assessment. You had to scan the room, gauge the person across from you, and wonder: Is this person still living inside the old narrative? Are they still carrying the tabloid mythology? Will they smirk, or flinch, or pretend that unproven allegations were ever proven in … Continue reading MICHAEL’s MASSIVE Global Success Marks a Seismic Shift in Culture

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Is Michael On Track to Take the Musical Biopice... Jaafar Jackson, portraying Michael Jackson in the MICHAEL film, stands in a dimly lit alley wearing a bright red jacket with gold shoulder accents and a white shirt. He smiles slightly while looking off to the side, surrounded by background performers dressed in 1980s streetwear, evoking the iconic ‘Beat It’ music video atmosphere.

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IS MICHAEL ON TRACK TO TAKE THE MUSICAL BIOPIC CROWN FROM BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY?

The numbers suggest it might actually happen. Thirty-nine percent on Rotten Tomatoes. A 96% verified audience score. The BBC gave it one star. Words like “sanitised” and “bland” are doing the rounds. None of that has stopped Michael from starting like a record-breaker, and if that gap between critics and audiences holds, we may be watching the coronation of a new box office king. The … Continue reading IS MICHAEL ON TRACK TO TAKE THE MUSICAL BIOPIC CROWN FROM BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY?