Lawyers for HBO said the Jackson estate’s argument that “Leaving Neverland” violated a nondisparagement clause was a “poorly disguised and legally barred posthumous defamation claim.” Source: NYT > Business – BEN SISARIO
Michael Jackson Songs Are Still Streaming, but Radio Airplay Is Down
A statue was removed, and “The Simpsons” shelved a rerun featuring the singer. But everyday listeners are still streaming “Billie Jean.” Source: NYT > Business – BEN SISARIO
HBO Film Revives Lurid Claims, Imperiling Thriving Michael Jackson Estate
Mr. Jackson died deep in debt. Now his estate is worth billions. Will the new film, “Leaving Neverland,” focused on two men’s accounts of sexual abuse, damage his posthumous career? Source: NYT > Business – BEN SISARIO