http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:53 +0200 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:53 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/07/misaligned-controversial-ai-generated-actress-tilly-norwood-to-make-feature-film-debut http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/07/misaligned-controversial-ai-generated-actress-tilly-norwood-to-make-feature-film-debut Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:22:03 +0200 The divisive digital “performer” is about to star in the upcoming Particle6 project titled 'Misaligned'. Get ready to roll your eyes when you read the plot synopsis. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/07/dustin-hoffman-and-maggie-gyllenhaal-honoured-at-karlovy-vary-film-festival-opening-ceremo http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/07/dustin-hoffman-and-maggie-gyllenhaal-honoured-at-karlovy-vary-film-festival-opening-ceremo Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:54:27 +0200 The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened with a star-studded ceremony, welcoming Hollywood names including Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Harvey Keitel and Jesse Eisenberg. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/06/venice-film-festival-to-honour-george-clooney-with-golden-lion-for-lifetime-achievement http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/06/venice-film-festival-to-honour-george-clooney-with-golden-lion-for-lifetime-achievement Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:57:32 +0200 US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September). http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/04/diamonds-are-forever-karlovy-vary-film-festival-honours-dustin-hoffman-on-its-60th-anniver http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/04/diamonds-are-forever-karlovy-vary-film-festival-honours-dustin-hoffman-on-its-60th-anniver Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:54:52 +0200 The largest cultural event in the Czech Republic, the Karlovy Vary international film festival is just getting underway with the famous spa town celebrating its diamond 60th edition. Jiri Skacel delves into the festival's past to explain its increasing popularity among younger cinephiles. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-fatherland-pawel-pawlikowskis-cannes-winning-triumph http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-fatherland-pawel-pawlikowskis-cannes-winning-triumph Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:07:28 +0200 Paweł Pawlikowski's first film in eight years stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann, as they embark on a road trip across Germany during the Cold War. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/michael-overtakes-oppenheimer-to-become-highest-grossing-biopic-of-all-time http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/michael-overtakes-oppenheimer-to-become-highest-grossing-biopic-of-all-time Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:58:03 +0200 This year's Michael Jackson biopic also became top-grossing music biopic after surpassing 2018’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody' earlier this month. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/blazing-saddles-named-funniest-film-of-all-time-by-afi-as-mel-brooks-turns-100 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/blazing-saddles-named-funniest-film-of-all-time-by-afi-as-mel-brooks-turns-100 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:34:14 +0200 Mel Brooks, who turned 100 on Sunday 28 June, has been honoured by the American Film Institute, which named his 1974 Western satire the "funniest film of all time" - knocking 'Some Like It Hot' off the top spot. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/spanish-film-archive-sets-out-to-reconstruct-orson-welless-lifelong-quixote http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/spanish-film-archive-sets-out-to-reconstruct-orson-welless-lifelong-quixote Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:49 +0200 The Spanish institution is joining forces with the Cinémathèque Française, Italy’s Cineteca Nazionale and Munich’s Filmmuseum to recover lost footage from a legendary shoot that unfolded over 30 years in the Spanish heartlands that so captivated the filmmaker. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-supergirl-save-the-puppy-save-the-world http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-supergirl-save-the-puppy-save-the-world Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:33:16 +0200 After a strong start to the rebooted DC Universe last year with 'Superman' comes a new space adventure which follows the Man of Steel's chaotic cousin... And her super-powered pup. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/james-bond-search-enters-final-stage-with-planned-august-screen-tests http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/james-bond-search-enters-final-stage-with-planned-august-screen-tests Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:33:24 +0200 Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will happen by the end of 2026. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/the-blair-witch-project-movie-reboot-will-haunt-cinemas-in-2027 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/the-blair-witch-project-movie-reboot-will-haunt-cinemas-in-2027 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:46:31 +0200 The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/romeo-beckham-to-make-acting-debut-in-queer-tennis-film-forty-love http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/romeo-beckham-to-make-acting-debut-in-queer-tennis-film-forty-love Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:56:24 +0200 After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/venice-film-festival-unveils-2026-jury-with-maggie-gyllenhaal-as-president http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/venice-film-festival-unveils-2026-jury-with-maggie-gyllenhaal-as-president Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:05:46 +0200 There are a lot of familiar Venice Film Festival faces on this year's jury roster. It may not be the starriest line-up, but it's certainly an eclectic group... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/toy-story-5-breaks-record-and-scores-biggest-box-office-debut-of-2026 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/toy-story-5-breaks-record-and-scores-biggest-box-office-debut-of-2026 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:26:06 +0200 Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth instalment shattering box office records and securing the biggest opening weekend of 2026. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/the-methodology-of-wickedness-data-reveals-the-most-evil-disney-villain http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/the-methodology-of-wickedness-data-reveals-the-most-evil-disney-villain Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:19:48 +0200 The House of Mouse has given audiences some cracking scoundrels over the years. Some heinous, some nightmarish, and some deeply misunderstood. And one is especially irredeemable... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-toy-story-5-youve-got-a-friend-in-tech http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-toy-story-5-youve-got-a-friend-in-tech Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:08:06 +0200 The toys face a new existential crisis: technology. As timely as it is, can the fifth instalment recapture the magic lacking in 'Toy Story 4'? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/joel-and-ethan-coen-named-as-this-years-lumiere-award-recipients http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/joel-and-ethan-coen-named-as-this-years-lumiere-award-recipients Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:24:02 +0200 The 18th Lumière Awards will honour not one but two giants of the silver screen... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/17/an-unexpected-story-of-friendship-sean-penn-to-direct-police-officer-drama-on-january-6-ri http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/17/an-unexpected-story-of-friendship-sean-penn-to-direct-police-officer-drama-on-january-6-ri Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:35:41 +0200 Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/beyond-disclosure-day-our-picks-of-steven-spielbergs-most-underrated-movies http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/beyond-disclosure-day-our-picks-of-steven-spielbergs-most-underrated-movies Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:15:26 +0200 Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director's filmography? The Euronews Culture team shares their picks of Spielberg’s underrated gems. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/she-shoots-she-scores-spains-pioneering-womens-footballers-get-big-screen-treatment http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/she-shoots-she-scores-spains-pioneering-womens-footballers-get-big-screen-treatment Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:18:43 +0200 Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-disclosure-day-close-encounters-of-the-fourth-kind http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-disclosure-day-close-encounters-of-the-fourth-kind Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:35:21 +0200 Steven Spielberg revisits his passion for interstellar visitors, with a government conspiracy begging to be blown wide open... NB: Spoiler-free review. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/disclosure-day-will-steven-spielberg-deliver-an-audacious-on-screen-alien http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/disclosure-day-will-steven-spielberg-deliver-an-audacious-on-screen-alien Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:20 +0200 Filmmakers have shaped our perception of the unknown, and Steven Spielberg has had aliens on the mind for a while now. He even believes they have been to Earth and may still be amongst us. Will his depiction of alien lifeforms in his anticipated new film 'Disclosure Day' challenge audiences? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/shaken-not-woke-idris-elba-says-that-james-bond-should-just-be-bond http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/shaken-not-woke-idris-elba-says-that-james-bond-should-just-be-bond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:33 +0200 Idris Elba has stated that James Bond was “written how he was written for a reason” and suggested that some international audiences would not embrace “a Black male” playing 007. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-backrooms-liminal-space-horror-youll-want-to-get-lost-i http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-backrooms-liminal-space-horror-youll-want-to-get-lost-i Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:13:01 +0200 Released last week in the US and UK, this year’s breakout horror hit finally heads to European cinemas. It was worth the wait. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/r-ai-ging-bull-backlash-against-martin-scorsese-after-director-endorses-creatively-freeing http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/r-ai-ging-bull-backlash-against-martin-scorsese-after-director-endorses-creatively-freeing Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:31:22 +0200 Martin Scorsese is at the heart of the ever-growing debate regarding the rise of AI in Hollywood. The director of 'Taxi Driver' and 'Wolf of Wall Street' has endorsed an AI tool which he has described as "creatively freeing" in the pre-production process. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/wim-wenders-withdraws-1975-film-wrong-move-featuring-topless-13-year-old-nastassja-kinski http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/wim-wenders-withdraws-1975-film-wrong-move-featuring-topless-13-year-old-nastassja-kinski Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:43 +0200 Director Wim Wenders’ controversial film ‘Wrong Move’ features a scene that depicts Nastassja Kinski, who was then aged 13, topless. Kinski has long been trying to have the scene removed. Now, Wenders has apologised and said he will block future access to his 1975 film. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/once-upon-a-rant-in-hollywood-quentin-tarantino-blasts-hollywood-as-a-flavourless-sausage- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/once-upon-a-rant-in-hollywood-quentin-tarantino-blasts-hollywood-as-a-flavourless-sausage- Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:13:44 +0200 “These days I’d rather read a book,” Tarantino said about the current state of Hollywood. There are, however, a few films the curmudgeonous director has enjoyed... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/clint-eastwood-96-has-officially-retired-from-acting-and-directing-according-to-son http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/clint-eastwood-96-has-officially-retired-from-acting-and-directing-according-to-son Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:31:03 +0200 After a career spanning seven decades, it would seem that Clint Eastwood has retired from movies – both in front and behind the camera. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/tay-story-taylor-swift-confirms-new-song-for-toy-story-5-which-will-tackle-screentime-terr http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/tay-story-taylor-swift-confirms-new-song-for-toy-story-5-which-will-tackle-screentime-terr Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:13:58 +0200 Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-obsession-dont-always-trust-the-bear http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-obsession-dont-always-trust-the-bear Fri, 29 May 2026 11:34:50 +0200 Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/from-creepypasta-to-hollywood-everything-you-need-to-know-about-backrooms-and-liminal-horr http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/from-creepypasta-to-hollywood-everything-you-need-to-know-about-backrooms-and-liminal-horr Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:51 +0200 Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"? An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. Here's everything you need to know about 'Backrooms'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/films-more-likely-to-star-a-chris-or-a-talking-animal-than-a-woman-over-60-study-reveals http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/films-more-likely-to-star-a-chris-or-a-talking-animal-than-a-woman-over-60-study-reveals Mon, 25 May 2026 11:25:07 +0200 An anti-ageism campaign in the UK has uncovered that top-grossing films over past three years are more likely to star an actor named 'Chris' or a talking animal rather than a female lead over the age of 60. What gives? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/bad-news-for-star-wars-as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-becomes-lowest-box-office-opening-for- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/bad-news-for-star-wars-as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-becomes-lowest-box-office-opening-for- Mon, 25 May 2026 09:12:44 +0200 'The Mandalorian And Grogu', the Star Wars franchise’s first big screen outing since 2019’s 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker', has broken an unfortunate record. It has opened to the lowest box office in the franchise’s history. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-mando-or-mandont http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-mando-or-mandont Fri, 22 May 2026 07:34:41 +0200 The first big screen live-action Star Wars film in seven years is finally here... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/21/michael-bay-to-direct-iran-movie-about-donald-trumps-operation-epic-fury http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/21/michael-bay-to-direct-iran-movie-about-donald-trumps-operation-epic-fury Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:04 +0200 The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/20/spanish-director-pedro-almodovar-calls-trump-netanyahu-and-putin-monsters-in-cannes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/20/spanish-director-pedro-almodovar-calls-trump-netanyahu-and-putin-monsters-in-cannes Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:42 +0200 Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/19/searching-for-james-bond-official-casting-launches-with-new-contenders-and-trump-auditioni http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/19/searching-for-james-bond-official-casting-launches-with-new-contenders-and-trump-auditioni Tue, 19 May 2026 12:13:08 +0200 Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/18/macho-men-javier-bardem-hits-out-at-trump-putin-and-netanyahu-for-male-toxic-behaviour http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/18/macho-men-javier-bardem-hits-out-at-trump-putin-and-netanyahu-for-male-toxic-behaviour Mon, 18 May 2026 16:16:54 +0200 Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/15/cannes-film-festival-alexandra-matthaeou-on-the-directors-fortnight http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/15/cannes-film-festival-alexandra-matthaeou-on-the-directors-fortnight Fri, 15 May 2026 07:25:07 +0200 The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-in-just-over-a-minute http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-in-just-over-a-minute Wed, 13 May 2026 12:16:51 +0200 The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:36 +0200 The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over Fri, 08 May 2026 11:05:59 +0200 Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-odyssey-trailer-sparks-criticism-over-accents-and-daddy-issues http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-odyssey-trailer-sparks-criticism-over-accents-and-daddy-issues Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:18 +0200 Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/cyclops-beards-and-a-cute-puppy-new-trailer-for-the-odyssey-released-online http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/cyclops-beards-and-a-cute-puppy-new-trailer-for-the-odyssey-released-online Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44:23 +0200 A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/oscars-new-rules-announced-ai-actors-and-scripts-cannot-win-awards http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/oscars-new-rules-announced-ai-actors-and-scripts-cannot-win-awards Mon, 04 May 2026 08:51:58 +0200 The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mother-mary-the-devil-wears-red http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mother-mary-the-devil-wears-red Fri, 01 May 2026 08:14:25 +0200 Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/you-are-not-alone-michael-sequel-could-begin-shooting-later-this-year http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/you-are-not-alone-michael-sequel-could-begin-shooting-later-this-year Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:28:07 +0200 The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/love-actually-door-goes-up-for-auction-as-owner-needs-a-break-from-tourists http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/love-actually-door-goes-up-for-auction-as-owner-needs-a-break-from-tourists Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:52:44 +0200 The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/why-is-the-devil-wears-prada-2-facing-backlash-and-calls-for-boycott http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/why-is-the-devil-wears-prada-2-facing-backlash-and-calls-for-boycott Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:02:25 +0200 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/michael-breaks-records-for-music-biopics-at-box-office-with-217-million-global-opening http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/michael-breaks-records-for-music-biopics-at-box-office-with-217-million-global-opening Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:54:25 +0200 International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop.