Michael Jackson returns to the big screen with controversy and nostalgia

The biopic of the King of Pop divides critics and fans, but Jaafar Jackson surprises.

16 years after his departure, the King of Pop returns… to the cinema

This Wednesday, Michael, the biopic that promised to tell everything about the singer’s life, premiered in Mexico. But, spoiler: it doesn’t tell everything. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the film already has divided numbers: 38% of critics vs. 96% fans on Rotten Tomatoes. It grossed $18.5 million globally on its first day. What does that say about us? That we love Michael, but we also love to debate him.

Jaafar Jackson: the perfect clone?

The protagonist is Jaafar Jackson, 29 years old, son of Jermaine and the Colombian Alejandra Rodríguez. He underwent a nearly two-year casting to play his uncle. He had already released music in 2019 (the single Got Me Singing), but this is another level. Graham King couldn’t contain his excitement:

“When I saw Jaafar transformed into Michael it was exactly him!”

And yes, watching him dance gives chills—the good kind.

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Scenarios that transport you to the 80s

The production recreated key locations like Tower Records and Toys “R” Us (remember that store?). For the Thriller scene, they used the same Los Angeles street where the original video was filmed in 1983. The costumes, designed by Marci Rodgers, include hand-embroidered jackets. And Lady Gaga lent pieces from her personal collection—because if anyone has Michael’s stuff, it’s her.

The script that was changed by lawyers

Originally, the film was going to touch on the child abuse allegations of 1993. The final scene showed Michael looking at a mirror with police car lights behind it—powerful, right? But the lawyers for his estate pointed out a clause in the agreement with the Chandler family and… goodbye legal drama. Now he focuses on his childhood with the Jackson 5 until the Bad World Tour. Censorship or protection? Up to you.

Fun facts that will blow your mind

1. Bubbles the chimpanzee
Pop’s most famous mascot appears thanks to CGI—because using a real chimpanzee would be very controversial today. She was born in 1983, accompanied Michael on tours and now lives (at 43 years old) in a sanctuary in Florida with a giraffe, a llama and a python that also appear in the film.

2. Janet said ‘no thanks’
Singer La Toya Jackson revealed that Janet “kindly declined” to be portrayed in the film. Her decision was respected by the family—although we all wanted to see her dance Rhythm Nation again.

In short: Michael is an imperfect but moving tribute—like the artist himself.

Luis Miguel leaves the hospital and recovers in Mexico

The singer was discharged after surgery in New York and traveled to Mexico to recover.

The state of health of Luis Miguel

For weeks, Luis Miguel’s health kept his followers in suspense. Close sources revealed that the singer underwent cardiovascular surgery in New York.

Now, Semana magazine reports that “El Sol” has received a medical discharge. “Everything has gone well after the intervention and Luis Miguel has left the center located in Manhattan,” sources quoted the Spanish media.

Rest in Mexican territory

The “La unconditional” singer spent the last two weeks under strict medical surveillance. After leaving the hospital, he traveled to Mexico to continue his recovery in a private environment.

Paloma Cuevas, his partner, will also move to the country to accompany him. The Spanish press clarifies that discharge is only the beginning of a process that requires rest and specialized monitoring. For now, his professional schedule remains on pause.

Luis Miguel’s team maintains total secrecy about the details of the procedure. The singer is expected to resume activities when his health allows.

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Imagine Dragons lit up the FIFA Fan Fest in Monterrey with massive attendance

Imagine Dragons brought together more than 120 thousand people at the FIFA Fan Fest in Monterrey.

Imagine Dragons and the World Cup party in Monterrey

The FIFA Fan Fest at Fundidora Park received more than 120 thousand attendees for the Imagine Dragons concert. From early on, long lines formed on Madero Avenue and inside the park. The American band offered more than an hour and a half of music, performing hits such as Enemy, Bones, Thunder, Believer, Demons, Natural and Radioactive. The atmosphere was one of World Cup celebration.

Monorail tests as a legacy of mobility

Before the concert, the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda, together with Mariana Rodríguez Cantú, carried out tests on the Monorail of Metro line 6. They traveled from Churubusco, in Guadalupe, to Constitución, in Monterrey. The president highlighted the magnitude of the project and its impact on urban mobility.

The elevated train made a stop near Fundidora Park, where families watched its operation. This line will have a length of 12 kilometers and will connect various sectors of the metropolitan area. It is shaping up to be the longest monorail on the continent, a legacy for the city.

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Influencer criticized for chocolate in honor of Oliver Tree after fatal accident

Controversy over TikToker chocolate after the death of Oliver Tree in a plane crash.

The death of the American singer Oliver Tree, which occurred on June 14 in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, unleashed a wave of tributes among his followers. Five other people died with him, including the Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz (Gaspi) and the filmmaker Lucas Vignale.

Fans from all over the world shared drawings, songs and animations. However, a video by the Spanish Carolina del Carmen Monclús, known on TikTok as “Mujer de Buena Pasta”, caused a strong controversy.

Chocolate in the midst of mourning

The 25-year-old made a chocolate bar with blue, yellow and red icing, decorated with a sleeping bear, to honor the musician. It used a similar technique to Dubai chocolates: thick cocoa base filled with pistachio cream and kataifi dough.

The clip reached 25 million views, but far from moving, it received massive criticism. Many users described the gesture as disrespectful and an attempt to monetize a tragedy.

“Super unnecessary.”
“Everyone only named him because of his fame and not when he was alive.”
“A little empathy, you are just trying to generate with a topic that is sensitive for many.”

The creator’s response

Given the wave of rejection, Monclús published a clarification on TikTok. He explained that he decided to make a chocolate because it is what he does best, and that his intention was to pay a sincere tribute to a person he admires.

“I am a human being who makes mistakes,” he said. Despite his apologies, the debate about the limits between genuine grief and seeking attention on networks remains open.

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