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‘Michael’ Breaks Domestic Box Office Record for Musical Biopics

‘Michael’ Breaks Domestic Box Office Record for Musical Biopics

By the end of its third weekend, Michael has broken the record for the highest-grossing musical biopic in domestic box office history. The milestone comes despite heavy criticism and negative reviews from much of the Hollywood access media. Audiences—and not just longtime Michael Jackson fans—appeared largely unfazed by the backlash, helping turn the film into a historic theatrical success.

Disney to Change How Oscars Acceptance Speeches Work After 2026 Controversies

Disney to Change How Oscars Acceptance Speeches Work After 2026 Controversies

Among the more controversial aspects of the 98th Academy Awards was the acceptance speeches. It wasn’t only political statements that caused backlash online. On two occasions, filmmakers were cut off before they could finish speaking. Host Conan O’Brien joked, “I know we’re tight, but to retract a microphone on a man as he’s speaking is hilarious. Next up!” Many people online and in the industry aren’t laughing. Now Disney is looking at how it will handle Oscars’ acceptance speeches going forward.