Trending Now - Diana Ross Role Excluded From Jackson Biopic Over Legal Issues

WHO:

Variety - Diana Ross, a legendary Supremes singer, was set to be portrayed by Kat Graham in the biopic "Michael."

Deadline - Kat Graham confirmed her involvement in the film as the actress playing Diana Ross.

WHAT:

Variety - Diana Ross will no longer appear in the biopic "Michael" due to "certain legal considerations."

Deadline - Kat Graham filmed scenes as Diana Ross for the biopic, but those scenes will not be included in the final cut.

WHEN:

Variety - The film "Michael" is set to be released on April 24th, 2026.

Deadline - Kat Graham made her announcement on social media on April 23rd, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The exclusion of Diana Ross from the film is attributed to "certain legal considerations."

Deadline - The specific legal issues affecting the inclusion of Diana Ross were not detailed.

HOW:

Variety - Kat Graham's announcement regarding the legal considerations was shared through social media platforms, including an Instagram Story.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 17:27 UTC)

Diana Ross will no longer appear in the upcoming biopic "Michael," which is set to be released April 24th, due to certain legal considerations. Kat Graham, who was cast to portray Ross and had already filmed scenes for the role, confirmed this news on social media on Thursday. While Graham's scenes were filmed, they will not be included in the final cut of the film, although the specific legal issues surrounding Ross's exclusion have not been disclosed.