The music of Michael is bringing some drama. Variety has confirmed that Lionsgate’s bid to have its Michael Jackson biopic compete as a comedy or musical at the Golden Globes has been denied. The Golden Globes’ decision means the film, starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, is currently slated for the drama categories […]
‘Michael’: Golden Globes Reject Submission to Compete in Comedy/Musical Categories
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