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Prince Jackson’s Red-Armband Tribute Marks ‘Michael’ L.A. Premiere

The gesture tied Michael Jackson’s humanitarian symbol to Heal Los Angeles outreach.

Overview

  • Prince Jackson walked the April 20 Los Angeles premiere red carpet in a black suit with a red armband honoring his father.
  • In an April 23 ABC News interview, he said costume designer Michael Bush made the suit and the armband used fabric from Michael Jackson’s red corduroy shirt.
  • He brought children from his Heal Los Angeles nonprofit to the event, and each child wore a matching red armband printed with the group’s logo.
  • He described seeing cousin Jaafar Jackson in character as an emotional shock and said the performance embodied his father.
  • The Lionsgate biopic is now in theaters and, per its official synopsis, focuses on Michael Jackson’s off-stage life and early solo-era performances.