Entertainment News  |  Kiyonna Anthony

Michael Jackson’s ‘Urban Myth’ Episode Canceled After Online Outrage Over White Casting Choice

After receiving major backlash following the release of the trailer for Sky Arts' Urban Myths episode starring Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson, the TV network announced on Friday that it has decided not to air the program.

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Black Twitter Is Not Here For Joseph Fiennes’ ‘Unsettling’ Portrayal Of Michael Jackson

Here are some of the best Twitter responses to a first look at the white-washed portrayal of MJ.

Entertainment News  |  Tatiana Pile

Joseph Fiennes Defends Playing Michael Jackson In Upcoming Film: We Need “Colorblind Casting at All Levels”

The controversy behind the decision to cast Caucasian actor Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson continues on.

Entertainment News  |  Zon D'Amour

Angela Bassett Has An Epic Response To The White Actor Cast As Michael Jackson In TV Movie

Angela Bassett, who portrayed Michael Jackson's mother in a tv movie said Joseph Fiennes can play MJ if she's cast as Liz Taylor.

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Michael Jackson In His Own Words: ‘I’m Proud To Be A Black American’

Social media went up in flames after news broke Wednesday that white, British actor Joseph Fiennes would be playing Michael Jackson in an upcoming TV movie about a road trip the King of Pop allegedly took with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando. RELATED: White Actor, Joseph Fiennes Cast As Michael Jackson In Upcoming Film Many fans expressed […]