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In Heated ‘Leaving Neverland’ Case, a California Judge Asks Whether Forced Arbitration Would Violate HBO’s First Amendment Rights

July 19, 2019

Does sending a questionable documentary back to arbitration violate freedom of speech? That’s the question a California federal judge has in mind. Earlier this week, U.S. District Court Judge George H. Wu... Read More...

Two Entertainment Lawyers Slam Dan Reed's 'Leaving Neverland' as a "Form of Racism"

Michael Jackson Attorney Slams ‘Leaving Neverland’ as a “Form of Racism”

Daniel Sanchez

June 6, 2019

Shortly after the start of the New Year, the Sundance Film Festival added a last-minute addition to its lineup. Leaving Neverland, a documentary directed by Dan Reed, highlights the story of two Michael Jack... Read More...

Fans Infuriated After Quincy Jones Abandons Michael Jackson-Themed Concert

In the Wake of ‘Leaving Neverland’ Molestation Charges, Quincy Jones Abandons His Michael Jackson-Themed Concert

Daniel Sanchez

May 8, 2019

Earlier this year, Quincy Jones announced a surprise concert for Michael Jackson fans. At his upcoming performance at London’s O2 Arena, an orchestra would perform three of the hit albums Jones co-produced w... Read More...

HBO Calls the Jackson Estate’s $100 Million Lawsuit a ‘Publicity Campaign’

Daniel Sanchez

May 6, 2019

Wade Robson, one of the accusers in HBO's Michael Jackson documentary, Leaving Neverland Last February, the Michael Jackson Estate made good on its promise and filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against HBO. ... Read More...

The Jackson Estate Hits Back Against HBO and Leaving Neverland's Dan Reed

The Jackson Estate Backs Away From Its $100 Million ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit

Daniel Sanchez

April 17, 2019

Will the Michael Jackson estate follow through on its threat to sue Leaving Neverland producer/director Dan Reed? In late February, the Michael Jackson estate made good on its promise. The late King of Po... Read More...

Sony Signed a 7-Year $250 Million Distribution Deal for Michael Jackson’s Recordings Last Year

Daniel Sanchez

March 6, 2019

Thanks to Leaving Neverland, Sony Music may now stand to lose out big-time for distributing Michael Jackson’s recordings. The Leaving Neverland fallout continues for the late Michael Jackson. In the contr... Read More...

The Michael Jackson Estate Sues HBO for More Than $100 Million over ‘Leaving Neverland’

Daniel Sanchez

February 22, 2019

The Michael Jackson estate has made good on its promise, taking HBO to court in Los Angeles. In the documentary Leaving Neverland, director/producer Dan Reed investigates how the late pop singer reportedly s... Read More...

Leaving Neverland Screening Leaves Audiences 'Shellshocked' and Michael Jackson Family 'Furious'

‘Leaving Neverland’ Exposé Leaves Audiences ‘Shellshocked’ and Michael Jackson Family ‘Furious’

Daniel Sanchez

January 28, 2019

Despite shocking audiences, people at Sundance just can’t get enough of Michael Jackson. Several weeks ago, the Sundance Film Festival announced a last-minute addition. Leaving Neverland would make its wo... Read More...

Kew Media Picks Up International Distribution Rights to Controversial Michael Jackson Documentary

Michael Jackson Sex Abuse Documentary Receives International Distribution

Daniel Sanchez

January 17, 2019

Despite fan outrage, the Sundance Film Festival will still screen the controversial Michael Jackson documentary. Now, it's getting distributed worldwide. Following the successful airing of six-part docuseri... Read More...

Sundance Will Screen Documentary Examining Michael Jackson's Alleged Child Molestation

Sundance Will Screen a Documentary Examining Michael Jackson’s Alleged Child Molestation

Daniel Sanchez

January 10, 2019

Another documentary will examine Michael Jackson’s alleged sexual molestation of two children, ten years after his tragic passing. Alongside Lifetime’s successful airing of six-part docuseries Surviving R. K... Read More...

Music Industry Latest - Michael Jackson Estate & Sony Music, Katy Perry, YouTube, Cardi B, Amazon, Lauryn Hill, More...

Latest Industry: Michael Jackson Estate & Sony Music, Cardi B, Katy Perry, YouTube, Amazon, Lauryn Hill, More…

Daniel Sanchez

August 28, 2018

Appeals Court rules in favor of Sony Music and the Jackson Estate in ‘fake vocals’ suit. In 2014, Vera Serova, a Michael Jackson fan, sued Sony Music and the Jackson Estate. The Michael Jackson fan claimed ... Read More...

Music Industry Latest - Sony Music, Eagles, OneRepublic, Backstreet Boys, RIAA, Marilyn Manson, 123 Music, More...

Latest Industry: Sony Music, Eagles, OneRepublic, Backstreet Boys, RIAA, Marilyn Manson, 123 Music, More…

Daniel Sanchez

August 20, 2018

Sony Music starts distributing money from sale of Spotify shares. Sony Music has started distributing the $750 million in profit collected from the sale of its Spotify shares. Per Variety, the label will di... Read More...

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