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Taj Jackson Denounces Tabloid 'Thriller Tour' Claim After 'Michael' Soars at Box Office

The rebuke signals a tighter hold on Michael Jackson’s legacy as coverage splits between record sales versus harsh critiques.

Overview

  • Taj Jackson, who posted Friday on X, called a New York Post report about a family 'Thriller' tour clickbait and urged fans to stop trusting tabloids.
  • The Post story claimed several Jackson siblings had agreed to a tour and said there were efforts to involve Janet Jackson.
  • The New York Post did not immediately respond to requests for comment from outlets covering Jackson’s response.
  • The biopic Michael opened April 24 and posted about $217.4 million worldwide on opening, with an A- CinemaScore and strong audience ratings despite poor critic reviews.
  • Reactions to the film remain polarized, with accuser James Safechuck calling its release triggering and critics arguing it soft-pedals allegations as the family works to shape public narrative.