The sheer scale of Michael Jackson’s fame can sometimes overshadow the music itself. From the moment he danced into America’s hearts as the 11-year-old lead singer of the Jackson 5 on their ...

When it comes to music royalty, Michael Jackson remains an unmatched icon. His albums defined eras, broke records and set new standards in artistry and innovation. Each genre-blending project reflects ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s Thriller returns to the top 10 on Billboard’s ...

The late singer's "The Essential Michael Jackson" album has remained on the chart for 500 weeks. Michael Jackson has hit a milestone for one of his albums and how long it has charted on the Billboard ...

This month in 1991, pop legend Michael Jackson released his eighth studio album and his fourth under Epic Records, Dangerous. The album features Jackson’s usual genres: R&B, pop and rock. With the ...

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 ...

Michael Jackson wasn’t just the King of Pop-he was also a gifted songwriter who penned hits for some of the biggest names in music. While the world knows him for chart-toppers like “Billie Jean” and ...

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 ...

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 ...