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  "Michael" has reclaimed the top spot at the US box office, bringing in an impressive $26 million during its fourth weekend in theaters. Demonstrating its impressive staying power, "Michael" outperformed several newer releases, including "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Mortal Kombat II," and recent debuts like Focus Features' horror film "Obsession," Amazon MGM's revenge thriller "Is God Is," and Black Bear's action-adventure "In the Grey," according to a report by the US entertainment site Variety.com. To date, the Michael Jackson biopic has earned $283 million in North America and an impressive $703.8 million worldwide. It is already the highest-grossing musical biopic in North America, surpassing 2018’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” ($216 million). Globally, the Queen biopic remains the top earner with $911 million, but "Michael" is on track to surpass that milestone as well. "The Devil Wears Prada 2...

  Fans of Michael Jackson and moviegoers who grew up with his music may have reason to head back to theaters this week, after the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board approved Michael, a biographical film about the life of the King of Pop. The film, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, received a PG classification. According to the MTRCB, a PG rating means younger viewers may watch with parental guidance. The film traces Jackson’s journey from child star with The Jackson 5 to one of the most recognizable entertainers in modern history. For many Filipino fans who came of age in the 1980s and 1990s, Jackson’s music formed part of radio playlists, dance contests, and pop culture moments. He became known worldwide for albums such as Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous, as well as songs like Billie Jean and Beat It. Also included in this week’s lineup is Decadence, a drama-romance film exclusive to Megaworld Cinemas, which received an R-18 rating for mature themes that may not b...

  Internet dance star Niana Guerrero moonwalks and shows off her moves as she celebrates the upcoming film Michael, which tells the story of one of the biggest names in music history.  “Michael has always inspired me to move,” Niana says, growing up training and dancing to the performer’s hit songs.  Niana has the highest following of any creator on TikTok in the Philippines, with fans tuning in to her incredible dance videos. She’s had an early start, rising to fame on YouTube by dancing with her sibling, Ranz Kyle, and vlogging with other family members. Michael Jackson’s incredible life unfolds as his nephew Jaafar Jackson steps into his shoes in Michael. The film will feature moments of Michael’s life as never seen before, as well as his most iconic shows and the making of his hit music videos.  "Michael" is directed by Antoine Fuqua, the award-winning director of Training Day and The Equalizer franchise. The film also stars Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue ...