Michael Jackson was involved in a Pepsi commercial accident in 1984. Here’s what to know about the incident that was depicted in the 2026 ‘Michael’ biopic movie.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new biopic, Michael, contains a shocking scene in which pop icon Michael Jackson is badly burned while filming a Pepsi ...

Michael Jackson's downfall can be directly traced to the 1984 Pepsi commercial that set his hair ablaze ... and we connect the dots in our new documentary -- "TMZ Presents: Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal ...

The new Michael Jackson biopic has revived scrutiny of the 1984 Pepsi commercial accident that left the singer with severe scalp burns, which some close to him believe triggered decades of painkiller ...

Spoiler alert! We're discussing major details about the plot of Michael Jackson biopic "Michael." Yes, the new Michael Jackson movie plays the hits from "ABC" to "Human Nature." But "Michael" (in ...

The Pepsi commercial incident, in which Michael Jackson was burned, features prominently in the new movie, Michael. Michael Jackson was severely burned during a 1984 Pepsi commercial filming accident.

In January 1984, an incident on the set of a Pepsi commercial would have a lasting impact on Michael Jackson's life. The unexpected event, which involved the pop star temporarily catching on fire, is ...