Michael Jackson’s Thriller, released over 40 years ago, is still his greatest album, shaping pop music and breaking records decades later.

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 people think of Jackson, they think of dancing — both the King of Pop’s iconic moves and his incredible array of dance songs. “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Smooth ...

Michael Jackson’s artistry lived at the intersection of music, film, and spectacle and YouTube’s streaming numbers continue ...

With a career that saw him dominate the charts for decades, Michael Jackson's albums are filled with more incredible songs than fill most artist's Greatest Hits albums. Picking the greatest of Michael ...

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 ...

A mega hit album originally meant for Michael Jackson ended up defining Justin Timberlake’s career as the project moved from ...

You don’t get the name “The King of Pop” for no reason. Michael Jackson is likely the most accomplished songwriter and performer in the history of the modern world. At least when it comes to the ...

The producer and singer worked on 'Off the Wall,' 'Thriller' and 'Bad,' cementing the duo in music history Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.

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