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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The track began as a shelved demo but transformed into one of Michael Jackson’s most politically charged releases. Its controversial lyrics and bold visuals sparked backlash, but also ignited global ...

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 ...

Listeners have noticed that the late Michael Jackson‘s music is back at the top of the charts this week. However, this is not just a coincidence. With Halloween approaching, Jackson’s song Thriller ...

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 ...

When Freddie Mercury was looking to break free of Queen as his band went on hiatus in 1983, he turned to a king — King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The two late music legends were mutual fans — Jackson ...