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3d ago

The Broken Script That Freed Bad Boys

The original discovers who these people are. The sequels remind you.

The Broken Script That Freed Bad Boys

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Chris Lacy

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Jun 25

Michael Jackson Steps Out of Formation

How Motown 25 staged his passage from family act to solo myth.

Michael Jackson Steps Out of Formation

Chris Lacy

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Jun 24

What the Extended Mix of “Bad” Reveals

The album version captures Michael Jackson’s precision. The remix lets him step out from behind the polish.

What the Extended Mix of “Bad” Reveals

Chris Lacy

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Jun 4

Michael Jackson, Netflix, and the Difference Between Suspicion and Proof

Why I remain unconvinced by the allegations, and why that doesn’t require pretending Michael Jackson was normal.

Michael Jackson, Netflix, and the Difference Between Suspicion and Proof

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May 15

Be Careful What Your Heart Reveals: A Review of Obsession (2026)

Curry Barker’s newest horror film is a parable about getting exactly what you want.

Be Careful What Your Heart Reveals: A Review of Obsession (2026)

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Apr 17

Prince Didn’t Own a Cellphone

He built a fortress to protect himself. I built one to hide.

Prince Didn’t Own a Cellphone

Chris Lacy

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Mar 12

What If Every Person You Meet Is Carrying a Piece of God?

Video Source: The Joe Rogan Experience

What If Every Person You Meet Is Carrying a Piece of God?

Chris Lacy

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Feb 17

Jesus Didn’t Stop the Bleeding, He Just Changed How I Bled

I thought baptism would stop the pain. It didn't. It taught me how to stand in it without running.

Jesus Didn’t Stop the Bleeding, He Just Changed How I Bled

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Aug 20, 2025

“Can’t Let Her Get Away”: The Song That Defines Who Michael Jackson Was

In this hidden ‘90s gem, Michael Jackson fused pain and pride into a funk prophecy — showing who he was before the world could define him.

“Can’t Let Her Get Away”: The Song That Defines Who Michael Jackson Was

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The Violet Reality

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Chris Lacy

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Jun 13, 2025

Michael Jackson’s ‘HIStory’ Turns 30: Scream. Survive. Smile.

When legacy is on trial, the truth becomes art.

Michael Jackson’s ‘HIStory’ Turns 30: Scream. Survive. Smile.

Chris Lacy

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I want to write stories that stir your heart, lift your spirit, and stay with you long after the story ends.

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