Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” is a song about a man who may or may not have fathered a child with a woman he doesn’t like. One of Jackson’s brothers explained the song’s connection to Motown founder ...

There are entertainers, and then there’s Michael Jackson. Across five decades, the “King of Pop” redefined what it meant to perform live by turning stages into theaters and songs into events. His ...

When Jones and Jackson listened to Thriller for the first time, they thought it sounded terrible. They realized they had to make changes before they put it out. One of these changes was cutting 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 messed up his iconic moonwalk at 'Motown 25'. The late King of Pop - who died in 2009 at the age of 50 - famously executed the popping dance move during the 'Motown 25: Yesterday, ...

While Jackson’s catalog remains a bestseller, his performance on Billboard’s global charts is limited, with “Billie Jean” as one of his rare entries. VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: **IMAGE RESTRICTED - ...

*Michael Jackson’s music continues to resonate with audiences decades after it first debuted. From timeless classics like “I Want You Back” and “Beat It” to the iconic “Thriller” and “Man in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” debuts at No. 23 on the R&B/Hip-Hop ...

Christmas may get most of the holiday music love, but it’s not hard to scare up a frighteningly good Halloween playlist either. Before Mariah Carey defrosts, here are 12 tunes for your pumpkin-pumping ...