Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is on track to break box office records

Inside: What's happening at Stagecoach; the success of the "Fear Factor" reboot; WGA ratifies contract.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT April 25, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is on track to break box office records Despite some production hurdles and mixed reviews, the film is on track for a record-breaking opening weekend. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Stagecoach 2026: Day 1 brings lots of surprise guests and sunshine On Friday we saw Cody Johnson bring out Boyz II Men and Jay Buchanan from Rival Sons; Ella Langley team up with Theo Von; and Emo Nite host guest turns from Ashlee Simpson and 3OH!3. Read More Jake Reiner on parents Rob and Michele’s killings: ‘My world, as I knew it, had collapsed’ In a personal essay published online, Jake Reiner, the eldest son of slain Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, describes learning about their deaths and the moments after. Read More ADVERTISEMENT How Fox’s reboot of ‘Fear Factor’ became a surprise hit Fox’s reboot of “Fear Factor” has been a surprise hit for the network, reflecting American audiences’ continued interest in house-based reality. Read More How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tig Notaro Comedian Tig Notaro would spend her ideal Sunday with her family: hiking, playing with adoptable cats and browsing a sprawling bookstore’s stacks. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising ‘financial misconduct’ concerns A former executive sues Live Nation, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after he raised a concerns over the company’s financial misconduct. Read More Fast, clever and satisfying, ‘Fuze’ is a throwback thriller with a ticking time bomb Scottish director David Mackenzie (“Hell or High Water,” “Relay”) specializes in tough, tight genre films and his latest — a bomb plot plus a heist — doesn’t disappoint. Read More From a pastor’s son to NFL draft guru: The unlikely rise of Daniel Jeremiah How NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah went from being a television production assistant to one of the most influential and respected NFL draft analysts. Read More Jada Pinkett Smith asks court to make Will Smith’s former friend pay her $49,000 legal bills Jada Pinkett Smith has asked a judge to make Will Smith’s former best friend, Bilaal Salaam, pay $49,000 in legal bills she racked up while fighting an emotional distress lawsuit he filed against her last year. Read More Writers Guild members ratify new contract with studios After a surprisingly quick negotiation with the film and TV studios, the members of the Writers Guild of America have officially ratified a new four-year contract. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com