He rescued the Michael Jackson estate. Can he save the star’s legacy?
John Branca, one of the most powerful lawyers in music history, is being tested as new allegations come to light
John Branca, one of the most powerful lawyers in music history, is being tested as new allegations come to light

Dispute threatens to cast shadow over $155mn Hollywood biopic of late star set for release next year

A weekend-long Berlin event showed that fan ecstasy can be harnessed to drown out controversy — and journalists

‘Michael’ earns $217mn on opening weekend in boon for Lionsgate, Universal and the late singer’s estate

Antoine Fuqua’s film has bullying, bravura music and a haunting CGI Bubbles but does little to illuminate the man or his genius

The business of selling music has always been a source of grievance for those who create it

A recent court case over the rights to the rock star’s catalogue highlights the struggles of musicians seeking their due