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Lady of the Weekđź’‹ Shana Mangatal

Shana Mangatal is a published author/actress/model and entertainment industry veteran. She is best known for writing the best selling memoir, “Michael and Me”, which details her memories of her exciting times with superstar, Michael Jackson. 

In addition to Michael, Shana has also worked alongside some of the biggest names in talent, music, film, and television, including magician David Copperfield, Magic Johnson and Boyz II Men. 

Shana started her career, in the 1990’s, as an actress, appearing in a variety of films and television shows, including House Party, Hairspray, Family Matters,  A Different World, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin, and two of Michael Jackson’s short films, Ghosts and Is This Scary. Additionally, she starred in Tupac’s “Unconditional Love” music video, in which she was personally cast by Death Row President, Suge Knight. 

In 2021, Shana has been busy making her mark behind the scenes. She made her directorial debut with two music videos for R&B icon, Howard Hewett, “That’s Christmas”, and, soon to be released, “To T

Michael and Me: The Untold Story of Michael Jackson's Secret Romance

More than seven years after his death, Michael Jackson continues to fascinate the world. Shana Mangatal was one of Jackson's constant and true rocks of stability for nearly two decades. Their relationship was quiet and sweet and real--a closely guarded secret known only to a few trusted employees and friends. Shana is now coming forward to tell their love story. Sometimes strange, sometimes surprising, always fascinating, this is the story that Jackson fans have been waiting for.

During her seven years working for Michael's personal manager during the prolific period of the 1990s, Shana witnessed the scandals and the lawsuits, the release of groundbreaking albums and the subsequent world tours, the making of big-budget short films, and the addictions. It was through this business relationship that their trust and love for each other grew. Shana kept a meticulous diary throughout it all. Her story is rich with every little detail.

Michael and Me entertains and inspires, but above all, Shana continues

​As a member of Michael Jackson’s inner circle, Shana Mangatal witnessed firsthand his chart-topping hits, groundbreaking albums and subsequent world tours—as well as his scandals, lawsuits and addictions. She felt both the pleasure and the pain of being romantically involved with the most famous man in the world.

In Michael and Me: The Untold Story of Michael Jackson’s Secret Romance, Shana Mangatal finally publicizes her well-kept secret in a raw, honest and highly readable memoir. Sometimes strange, sometimes surprising, Michael and Me is the story that Jackson fans have been waiting for. Having kept a diary her whole life, Shana’s story is rich in detail and description.

With the utmost respect given to Michael’s legacy, Shana paints an intimate picture of the beloved, yet very misunderstood man throughout some of the best and worst periods of his life. Far from exploitative yet full of private, captivating moments, Shana’s memoir reveals the side of Michael people never knew. 

​Release date: August 29th, 2016

Chicago Review Press

Hardcover- â€‹240

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