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The supporting cast of ‘Michael’ – and who they’re playing
A guide to the most important people in MJ’s life

Becoming Michael: how Jaafar Jackson trained to portray his uncle
It took work, work and more work for Jaafar to embody his uncle

Introducing Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
The young man who would be king (of pop)

The stunning live performances in ‘Michael’
From moonwalking at Motown to lighting up Wembley

‘Michael’: ‘Off The Wall’ and the solo stardom that followed
How MJ created his own sound

‘Michael’: how The Jackson 5 and the early years are portrayed
From humble beginnings to the big time

‘Michael’: how his music meets the movie

Tooth are channelling youthful confusion into supersized grunge anthems
The London four-piece have asserted themselves as a guitar-wielding voice for a new generation with their angsty and introspective sound

Carnival In Jamaica 2026: how music kept Jamaica moving
Evidenced by the massive spectacle that is Kingston’s carnival season, music has been a lifeline, a memory and the muscle of the island – especially in hard times

Destin Conrad: an R&B adventurer who’s hungry for more
Whether it’s Grammy-nominated R&B or smooth alternative jazz, the Florida-born singer is always learning and on the move: “I gravitate to things I don’t know”

Laufey on her unexpected ‘Fortnite’ collab, Coachella and the joy of proving people wrong
“Running around with a gun [in 'Fortnite'] is absolutely the best way to show that there are many more layers to me”

How Danish raves and Massive Attack birthed Jesper Kyd’s trip-hoppy ‘Samson’ soundtrack
We're obsessed with the gritty gangster game's swaggering electronic score