Jafaar Jackson, Michael Jackson.Photo: Gabriel Olsen/Getty, Dave Hogan/Getty The highly-anticipated biopic on the life ofMichael Jacksonis coming on April 18, 2025, and the full cast has finally been revealed!The film, simply titledMichael,will document the life of the King of Pop from his younger years up until his death. Still in production, the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures project will feature Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, taking on the lead role of his uncle through his adult life....

Photo:Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Michael Jackson’s three children,Prince, 28,Paris, 26, andBigi(formerly known as Blanket), 21, have lived their entire lives in the spotlight. When they were small, the pop star kept them semi-protected from the paparazzi with fanciful masks and veils. In 2007, Jackson’s longtime bodyguard told PEOPLE the children were “well-mannered, well-behaved kids … They are really level-headed.” The singer’s publicist added, “They were Michael’s first priority....

Patrick Carney of the Black Keys and Michelle Branch.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty While gearing up for the release of her new albumThe Trouble with Fever,Michelle Branch’s marriage to theBlack Keys musician Patrick Carneycame into question. Last month, Branch posted — then deleted — a tweet accusing Carney of cheating on tour while she was home with their 7-month-old daughter Willie. After sharing the post, the singer-songwriter, 39, was arrested on asince-dismissed domestic assault chargefor allegedly slapping Carney, 42....

Michelle Obamawants every Black father to know the immense power they hold in shaping their kids' lives. InREVOLT xMichelle Obama: The Cross Generational Conversation— a panel-style chat streaming on REVOLT platforms Wednesday — the former first lady opens up about the impact her own father,Fraser Robinson III, had on her growing up. Obama continues: “He never felt sorry for himself, he never expected others to do for him, and just the sheer act of him getting up every day and going to work was a statement that — ugh, now I’m going to cry — that stays with me every day of my life....

Michelle Yeoh announces she’s a grandma on New Year’s Day.Photo:Michelle Yeoh/Instagram Michelle Yeoh/Instagram Michelle Yeohis thrilled to be a grandma! “A little miracle on the first day of 2024 ❤️✨ we are so truly blessed… can’t tell u how happy I am for this very very special bundle of joy ❤️✨,” she captioned the first photo, which just showed the newborn’s foot in her hand. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

Photo: David Livingston/Getty Michelle Yeohis graduating with honors. The Malaysian actress, 60, imparted some wisdom to the American Film Institute’s newest graduating class Saturday as she accepted an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the class of 2022 commencement ceremony. After an injury dashed her dreams of going into ballet, Yeoh bounced back at a gym where several stuntmen trained. She ended up learning some tricks of the trade from her new cohorts....

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his family celebrate daughter Luna’s first birthday.Photo:Magic Moments Magic Moments Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s little girl hit a major milestone this past weekend. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino celebrates his daughter’s first birthday.Magic Moments TheJersey Shorealummarried Lauren, 39, in 2018, and in May 2021, their son,Romeo Reign, was born....

Miles Teller and Michael Jackson.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Michael Ochs Archive/Getty ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Miles Telleris speaking candidly about his upcoming project. Speaking toVarietyat Sunday’s Vanity Fair Oscars party, the actor shared his excitement about theMichael Jacksonbiopic,Michael. Last month, it was announcedTeller, 37, would be portraying John Branca, Jackson’s former manager, current co-executor of the star’s estate and producer of the film. Teller said before accepting this role, he took into account the allegations of child sex abuse levied against Jackson....

Miranda Lambertjokes that she really appreciates her husbandBrendan McLoughlin’s “New York” personality. The singer, 40, shared withTamron Hallduring the Tuesday episode ofTamron Hall Showthat although her husband is one of her biggest fans, he will still tell her what he honestly thinks. Before she revealed how McLoughlin’s feedback is a bit more “harsh,” she shared that both he and her mother,Beverly, love to support her through their different versions of feedback....

Ann Houghton.Photo:facebook facebook A Great Smoky Mountains National Park volunteer who was reported missing was found dead on Sunday, Feb. 2, the National Park Service (NPS) said in anews release. Ann Houghton, 73, was supposed to depart for a hike around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina between Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Jan. 29. Her vehicle was found at the Smokemont Campground, and she was reported missing to the park on Saturday, Feb....

New details are emerging after aplane carrying 10 people disappearedmid-flight over Alaska. Nine passengers and one pilot were aboard the Bering Air Caravan flight when it was reported overdue at around 4 p.m. local time on Thursday, Feb. 6, while heading from Unalakleet to Nome, according to a previousstatementfrom the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center in Juneau received an alert notice that the plane was overdue around 4:30 p....

Mariano Rivera.Photo:Jim McIsaac/Getty Jim McIsaac/Getty Mariano Riveraand his wife Clara Rivera have been accused of covering up child sex abuse at a Christian summer camp affiliated with their church and in their own home. Mariano Rivera and wife Clara — August 2019.Jim McIsaac/Getty The minor, who was born in 2007, is identified as Jane Doe in the complaint, Her alleged abuser — an older female minor — is referred to as “MG....

Heather Alexie.Photo:Fairbanks Police Department/Facebook Fairbanks Police Department/Facebook A woman’s welfare check on a client turned into a tragedy when she discovered a young boy dead in an apartment — with his mom and younger sister nowhere to be found. The scenario, which authorities have called “devastating,” unfolded in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Friday Feb. 7, the Fairbanks Police Department (FPD) said in a Feb. 8 press release shared onFacebook. The FPD responded to the apartment of Heather Alexie, 36, after receiving a “call for service regarding a suspicious death,” police said....