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Does Oprah Regret Getting Involved With Leaving Neverland? Nah.
When you reach single-name—hell, single initial—status like Oprah Winfrey, do you have room for regrets? In the April 30, 2019 issue of The Hollywood Reporter—the magazine’s first “Empowerment Issue”—the media juggernaut takes the cover and discusses everything from the 2020 election, dapping up her homegirl Gayle King for her acclaimed R. Kelly interview, leaving 60…
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Leaving Neverland Accused of Key Discrepancy, Michael Jackson Estate Issues Statement [Updated]
The premiere for Leaving Neverland has come and gone, but the saga surrounding it continues. And for those of us who have seen the documentary, so has the impact of James Safechuck’s and Wade Robson’s graphic claims. In the film, there was one particular account shared by Safechuck regarding an alleged abusive encounter occurring at…
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After Leaving Neverland, Louis Vuitton and Virgil Abloh Pull Michael Jackson-Related Designs from Fall Collection
It is a tribute turned troubling reference for the team at Louis Vuitton menswear—and arguably one that was always bound to be problematic. When Virgil Abloh sent guests single white spangled gloves as invites to his Fall-Winter menswear presentation (his second for the French house), it was clear the spirit of the man widely known…
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Children's Museum of Indianapolis to Pull Michael Jackson Items from Display
Located two hours from Michael Jackson’s hometown of Gary, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has decided to remove two pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia from dismay following the allegations of sexual abuse in HBO’s “Leaving Neverland” documentary. The Indianapolis Star first reported on the museum’s decision. Purchased at auction in 2017, Jackson’s fedora and glove…
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The Simpsons Producers to Pull Episode Featuring Michael Jackson’s Voice Following Leaving Neverland
Less than a year after The Simpsons creator Matt Groening confirmed one of the most persistent fan theories surrounding his most famous work—now in its 30th season—fans will hear Lisa’s birthday song far less often. Amid the fallout from the accusations made in the HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland, longtime Simpsons producer James L. Brooks has announced…
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Oprah Knows She's 'Gonna Get' Backlash for After Neverland Special, Says 'It's Bigger Than Any One Person'
Immediately following the second half of HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary was a much-anticipated interview between Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jackson’s accusers, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, as well as the film’s director, Dan Reed. The special aired on Monday evening, with an intimate group of sexual abuse survivors in the studio audience—including #MeToo movement founder…
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Leaving Neverland: Reconciling With the ‘Man in the Mirror’
Trigger Warning: Please be advised, the documentary described in this article contains extremely graphic descriptions of child sexual abuse. I had never seen anyone dance the way he did. My two younger cousins and I spent a multitude of hours watching—no, analyzing—Michael Jackson’s HIStory, the VHS anthology of his greatest hits. We created a makeshift…
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Oprah Winfrey to Interview Michael Jackson Accusers After Leaving Neverland Airs
As we all wait with bated breath for yet another one of our childhood heroes to go down in flames, Oprah Winfrey plans to be there every little step of the way, like Bobby Brown. According to reports, Winfrey will be hosting a panel discussion with Michael Jackson sexual abuse accusers Wade Robson and James…