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Barbra Streisand has been forced to apologise for controversial statements about Michael Jackson's accusers.

Streisand says she is 'profoundly sorry' for comments about Michael Jackson accusers

"You can say 'molested,' but those children, as you heard say, they were thrilled to be there," the star had said in an earlier interview.

  • Kayla Epstein

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Barbra Streisand criticised for defending Michael Jackson, saying abuse 'didn't kill' his victims

Barbra Streisand has sparked outrage for comments she made about two men who have accused Michael Jackson of sexually assaulting them as children.

Paris Jackson at New York Fashion Week in September 2018.

Paris Jackson denies reports of self harm

It comes after the release of Leaving Neverland in which Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege they were sexually abused by her father, Michael Jackson.

The 1991 episode Stark Raving Dad will be pulled from streaming platforms and future box sets, as well as broadcast network reruns.

The Simpsons pulls Michael Jackson episode, citing Leaving Neverland abuse allegations

The 1991 episode Stark Raving Dad will be pulled from streaming platforms and future box sets, as well as broadcast network reruns.

  • Michael Cavna
The documentary "Leaving Neverland" has created a new wave of public outrage against Michael Jackson.

Should Michael Jackson, R. Kelly abuse claims be heard on TV, or in a court?

Serious allegations about the conduct of two of the world's biggest pop stars have been made on television. But is that really the best place for them?

  • Karl Quinn
Michael Jackson with Wade Robson in <i>Leaving Neverland</i>.

Michael Jackson fans divided in wake of shocking Leaving Neverland documentary

With Jackson unable to defend his legacy from the latest sexual abuse allegations, there’s no shortage of people going into battle for him. 

  • Josh Dye
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The documentary "Leaving Neverland" has created a new wave of public outrage against Michael Jackson.

Leaving Neverland puts Michael Jackson's $US2 billion empire in jeopardy

The entertainer's estate, once roiled by hundreds of millions of dollars of debt, has flourished remarkably since his death.

  • Lavanya Ramanathan and Elahe Izadi
Michael Jackson with Wade Robson in <i>Leaving Neverland</i>.

'We were like a married couple': Michael Jackson doco's biggest shock

It's not the gruesome sexual details that leave the biggest impression in the Michael Jackson documentary. It's the emotional manipulations.

  • Karl Quinn
Michael Jackson during the Singapore stop of his HIStory tour in October 1996.

Aussie radio station pulls Michael Jackson songs due to Leaving Neverland

Nova's smoothfm has joined international stations in - at least, temporarily - removing Jackson's songs from airplay.

  • Robert Moran
FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019, file photo, Wade Robson, from left, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film "Leaving Neverland" during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

Who is Wade Robson, the Australian who accuses Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in Leaving Neverland?

The Australian choreographer first met Jackson at a concert in Brisbane when he was just five years old.

  • Sonia Rao

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