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SHOCKING TWIST IN MICHAEL JACKSON ABDUCTION CASE

In a stunning turn of events, Paris Jackson has reportedly reached out to one of the alleged victims of her father's sexual abuse, showing a rare display of empathy for the trauma she once denied existed.

The 27-year-old pop star, who has always been fiercely loyal to her "kind-hearted" dad Michael, has long maintained that his accusers were lying about the allegations. However, in a shocking reversal, sources close to the family claim that Paris has contacted one of the alleged victims, Frank Cascio's sister, to express sympathy for their ordeal.

The Cascio siblings, who were friends with Michael and even accompanied him on tour, have come forward with disturbing allegations that they were groomed and abused by the King of Pop. Each sibling believed they were the only ones targeted by Jackson, carrying the burden of abuse alone into adulthood.

Paris's sudden change of heart has left many in the family stunned. Insiders claim she was deeply affected by the Cascio siblings' stories and wanted to reach out to them directly. "Paris felt sorry for Frank's sister and contacted her," a source revealed. However, official spokespeople for Paris declined to comment on the matter.

This new development comes as a bombshell in an ongoing legal battle between the Cascio family and Michael Jackson's estate. The family is seeking $213 million in damages, claiming they were coerced into signing a "life rights" agreement that allowed the estate to exploit their stories for financial gain.

Meanwhile, Michael's lawyer, John Branca, has admitted to paying the family $58,000 per day for five years as part of the agreement. However, the Cascio team claims this was a ruse to keep them quiet and prevent them from seeking further compensation.

BLAKE LIVELY'S BIG PAYDAY

In other news, actress Blake Lively's massive payday for her role in the movie It Ends With Us has been revealed. According to legal documents, she earned a whopping $1.75 million for her six-week shoot, which works out to over $58,000 per day.

But that's not all - her agents were optimistic enough to negotiate bonuses of $200,000 if she won an Oscar and $100,000 if she received a nomination. The film, however, flopped at the box office, leaving Lively with a costly lawsuit on her hands. Her co-star Justin Baldoni is suing her for allegedly sabotaging his career.

GERI HALLIWELL-HORNER: THE HOLDOUT

In a bid to create a documentary about the Spice Girls, Netflix has approached Geri Halliwell-Horner's team once again. However, insiders claim that Geri is hesitant due to her complicated relationships with her former bandmates.

Mel B's public admission of having sex with Geri in the early days of the group has left a sour taste in her mouth. Add to that her private life as a wife and mother, and it's no wonder she's being cautious about revisiting those memories.

NEW SPICE GIRLS DOCUMENTARY IN THE WORKS?

Despite Geri's reservations, a source close to the production team claims that everyone else is on board with the project. The documentary would be made by David Beckham's company 99 Films and produced by Emmy-winning Nicola Howson.

The "girls" have a complex relationship with each other, with Mel C revealing this week that they have separate WhatsApp groups. "There's ones without you," she teased Emma Bunton, who hosts a show on Heart Radio.

BROKEN BOYS AND SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY

At the BFI London Film Festival, brothers Jacobi and Noah Jupe stole the show with their performances in Hamnet. The film, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is an adaptation of Shakespeare's play about his son's tragic death.

The resemblance between the two brothers added a haunting edge to the movie, leaving audiences emotionally drained. Director Emerald Fennell praised the pair for bringing a raw, emotional intensity to their roles.

COLIN FARRELL GETS LUCKY

Colin Farrell's new film Ballad Of A Small Player has just been released, and he couldn't be more thrilled. The Irish actor plays a degenerate gambler in Macau, but this time around, he's the one who got lucky - landing the role after meeting director Edward Berger backstage at an awards show.

"I thought that an Irishman pretending to be an aristocratic Englishman would be a great twist," Berger explained. "Luckily Colin thought so too."