In 1982, Michael Jackson released Thriller - but it was “Billie Jean” that transformed him from global star into pop royalty. Built around a hypnotic bassline, a relentless backbeat, and Jackson’s ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Director Antoine Fuqua («The Equalizer») brings the life of the King of Pop to the big screen. The new trailer features his mega-hit «Billie Jean», among others.

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 ...