Why Michael and Janet Jackson’s ‘Scream’ remains the ultimate pop defiance

For some reason, I feel absolutely compelled to write another piece on the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. And yes, the ‘Michael’ biopic—which is currently smashing box-office records as of May 8, 2026, I might add—is probably the main driving force behind this latest entertainment article of mine. Despite all the buzz surrounding it, I have not yet watched it, and frankly, I probably will not. For me, I was fortunate enough to have been a fully aware fan of his music from the “Dangerous” (1991) studio album era and from that point on. But I am only one of […]...

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