The Jackson 5

Janet Jackson doc offers skin-deep account of superstar’s rise

A new Janet Jackson documentary out Jan. 28 offers a narrow glimpse into the fiercely private superstar's early life and rise to fame. But rather than the juicy tell-all the series was billed as, "Janet Jackson" offers a retelling of her story dictated by the "Rhythm Nation" star herself, and so far stops short of revelation.

Spike Lee's Michael Jackson doc a tribute to his music

Michael Jackson's drive to succeed and his striking talent as a singer, dancer and songwriter are the focus of Spike Lee's new documentary, which premiered at Sundance Film FestivalAs a young artist, Michael Jackson knew he wanted to be legendary. "I will be magic," he wrote as a teenager, outlining his plans for his career. "I will be better than every great actor roped in one."