PULLING THE PLUG

Sky Drops White Michael Jackson ‘Urban Myths’ Episode

After condemnation from superstar’s family.

Following condemnation from Michael Jackson’s family, the European pay-TV company Sky has dropped its plans to air a controversial episode of Urban Myths in which white actor Joseph Fiennes portrays the deceased pop superstar. “We have taken the decision not to broadcast ‘Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon,’ a half-hour episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series, in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson’s immediate family,” Sky said a statement. “We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offense. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision.” Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson’s daughter, called footage of the trailer “shameful.” She wrote on Twitter, “I’m so incredibly offended by it, as i’m sure plenty of people are as well, and it honestly makes me want to vomit.”