Five years ago today, the world stood still when it found out that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, had died. With a career spanning four decades, Jackson is considered one of the, if not the ...

Before making Thriller, Michael Jackson looked to a 1981 horror classic, with An American Werewolf in London influencing the video’s vision.

Call it irony, call it the silver lining of a tragic death — Michael Jackson’s passing has put the King of Pop back on top of the music charts. His hits have suddenly become the nostalgic sound track ...

404248 08: Musician Michael Jackson performs at the taping of "American Bandstands 50th...A Celebration" television special honoring the music show April 20, 2002 in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Vince ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As someone who has written about Michael Jackson before, I find myself continually drawn back into his music—not just the global hits we all know, but the ones that sit a little ...

Michael Jackson—well, what can you say? He’s the greatest performer of all time. His vocal prowess was like lightning claps. His songwriting was like candy. And his dancing skills were the stuff only ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of Michael Jackson, they picture the moonwalk, sparkling gloves, and the iconic hits that defined pop music for generations. But what often gets overlooked is ...

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" debuts on both of Billboard's global charts, becoming another hit for the late superstar as "Billie Jean" climbs to never-before-seen peaks. Portrait of American Pop and ...

Many of Michael Jackson‘s posthumously released songs are available on streaming. Three were removed. One member of Jackson’s family questioned their authenticity. La Toya Jackson said some Michael ...

Henry Vaccaro's decades-long legal fight has left him owner of 74 rarely heard songs by Michael Jackson and his family. He ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has become the quintessential ...

There are successful Black entertainers, and then there’s Michael Jackson. This 13-time Grammy Award winner is the undisputed King of Pop and an American cultural icon, famous around the world for his ...