Michael Jackson Biopic Drives Record 137.5 Million Streams Despite Controversy Over Omitted Allegations
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Andy Greene
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Summary
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has become a massive box office success despite overwhelmingly negative reviews and controversy over omitting child sexual abuse allegations. The film's success has driven a record-breaking surge in streaming of Jackson's music, with 137.5 million on-demand streams in the US for the week of April 24-30 — a 146% increase from his previous career high.
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· 3 pulledJackson's solo work registered a career-best 137.5 million official on-demand streams for the week of April 24-30 in the United States.
That's up 146 percent from his previous career high.
He also hit 55.9 million song clicks in the same week.
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