{"id":221635,"date":"2026-04-07T06:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/221635\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T06:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:51:08","slug":"famus-marching-100-attend-special-red-carpet-screening-of-michael-in-tallahassee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/221635\/","title":{"rendered":"FAMU’s Marching 100 attend special red carpet screening of “Michael” in Tallahassee"},"content":{"rendered":"

In February, in celebration of Black History Month and ahead of the worldwide theatrical release of \u201cMICHAEL,\u201d Florida A&M University (FAMU) honors the legacy of Michael Jackson with a dynamic performance of \u201cDon\u2019t Stop \u2019Til You Get Enough\u201d by the world-renowned Marching 100<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That tribute quickly captured global attention and this week, it came full circle.<\/p>\n

Members of FAMU\u2019s iconic Marching 100, alongside students and faculty, were invited to a special red carpet screening of the upcoming biopic Michael in Tallahassee. The event celebrated the band\u2019s viral homage to the King of Pop, which resonated with fans worldwide and showcased the enduring power of his music.<\/p>\n

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Held at a local theater, the screening offered the students a full cinematic experience as they watched the film retracing Michael Jackson\u2019s extraordinary journey, from his early days as a child star to his rise as a global legend. The moment carried particular significance for the band, whose performance had become part of the film\u2019s promotional spotlight.<\/p>\n

Dr. Shelby Chipman, director of the Marching 100, reflected on the experience and the group\u2019s connection to Michael\u2019s legacy, emphasizing how deeply his music shaped generations. For him and his students, the opportunity to celebrate that influence on such a platform was both personal and historic.<\/p>\n

The event was further elevated by Larenz Tate, who portrays Motown founder Berry Gordy in the film. Tate praised the band\u2019s creativity and dedication, noting how their performance helps introduce Michael Jackson\u2019s artistry to new audiences while honoring longtime fans.<\/p>\n

For the students, the night was more than just a screening, it was a milestone. Many expressed pride in seeing their work recognized on such a scale, especially as lifelong fans of Michael Jackson. For some seniors, it marked a defining moment in their musical journey, blending personal passion, family legacy, and cultural history.<\/p>\n

Band members expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the tribute and see themselves on screen. \u201cI really feel blessed to have this privilege to do this. I\u2019ve been in band since I was in 6th grade, so having this be my last year in the band and having this be one of the biggest moments of my band career, it means a lot to me, especially because I love Michael Jackson. I listen to his music. My family loves his music, and my family has a strong lineage at FAMU. Them seeing me on the screen or seeing me in that video, it means a lot to our family. It means a lot to me and my peers, so I\u2019m just thankful forever blessed,\u201d a student said.<\/p>\n

As excitement builds, Michael is set to hit theaters worldwide on April 24, bringing the story of one of music\u2019s greatest icons to a new generation, amplified by the energy and spirit of FAMU\u2019s Marching 100.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In February, in celebration of Black History Month and ahead of the worldwide theatrical release of \u201cMICHAEL,\u201d Florida…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":221636,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[100402,33382,100403,100404,232,234,233],"class_list":["post-221635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tallahassee","tag-biopic","tag-michael-jackson","tag-michael-jackson-news","tag-mj-news","tag-tallahassee","tag-tallahassee-headlines","tag-tallahassee-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221635"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221635\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/221636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}