The sheer scale of Michael Jackson’s fame can sometimes overshadow the music itself. From the moment he danced into America’s ...

But a number one single and album turned out to be only the beginning-for both Jackson and MTV. Featuring Jackson’s videos for “Billie Jean” and two weeks later for “Beat It” widened the ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Only a few months after scoring their first hits, the Jackson 5 turned to ...

"I need you to help me find a producer," Jones recalled Jackson saying. "I’m getting ready to do my first solo album." And the rest was history. Among the music the pair released includes ...

in Brunei on July 16, 1996. Michael Jackson claims a pair of top 10 hits on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart this week, as both The Essential Michael Jackson and Thriller appear in the region.

That much is evident as he dives deeper into the minutiae and creative-process specifics behind his latest work, Eternal, ...

later renamed the Jacksons, remained a fixture on Billboard, with Michael occasionally releasing solo albums. He entered a new stratosphere of fame, however, with the release of 1982’s Thriller ...

But a number one single and album turned out to be only the beginning-for both Jackson and MTV. Featuring Jackson’s videos for “Billie Jean” and two weeks later for “Beat It” widened the ...