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Michael Jackson
Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Jackson rose to fame in 1966 when he joined his brothers' pop band, The Jackson 5. He launched his solo career in 1971 at the age of 13. Over the next two decades, Jackson dominated the pop charts and released some of his most iconic albums, including
Off The Wall, Bad,
and
Thriller
which remains the best-selling music album of all time. He died in 2009.
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Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Makes Rare Appearance at
MJ: The Musical
Opening Night in Sydney
Surviving Members of The Jackson 5 Mark 55th Anniversary of Their Iconic Television Debut
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Riley Keough Reflects on Mom Lisa Marie Presley's Marriage to Michael Jackson: 'Their Love for One Another Was Genuine'
How Quincy Jones Helped Michael Jackson Craft the Smash 'Thriller' — and How the Epic Music Video Almost Didn't Happen
All About Michael Jackson's Daughter Paris Jackson
Watch Jaukeem Fortson 'Unleash the Beast' During His Performance of 'Man in the Mirror' on
The Voice
(Exclusive)
Donny Osmond Recalls Bonding with Michael Jackson Over 'Uncanny' Similarities in Their Families and Famous Lives
Quincy Jones Recalled Surviving Nearly Fatal Aneurysms 50 Years Before His Death: Felt Like 'Shotgun Blast' to the Head
The Michael Jackson Biopic: All About the Fictionalized Retelling of the Popstar's Life
Family Gathers as Tito Jackson Laid to Rest at Los Angeles Funeral After His Death at Age 70
Quincy Jones' Most Shocking Revelations About Other Celebs, from Marlon Brando's Sex Life to the Beatles' Lack of Talent
How Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson's Album Collaborations Changed Music History
Quincy Jones Put A-List Superstars in Check — with Just a Sign! — for 'We Are the World.' Here's How He Did It
Lisa Marie Presley Book Reveals Michael Jackson Was 'Still a Virgin' at 35 When They Dated: 'I Was Terrified'
13 of the Best Halloween-Themed Songs to Get into a Scary Mood This Spooky Season, According to a PEOPLE Staffer
Paul Anka Had No Idea He'd Co-Written Michael Jackson's First Posthumous Hit. Then the Phone Rang
Michael Jackson Met 'Drunk' Doctor Who Gave Him Nose Job Through Liberace's Ex, Doc Claims (Exclusive)
Katherine Jackson's Latest Appeal Denied in Ongoing Legal Battle over Michael Jackson's Estate
Colman Domingo Says Upcoming
Michael
Biopic Will 'Humanize' Michael Jackson: 'We Get Into a Lot of Things'
All About Jackie Jackson's 4 Kids, Siggy, Brandi, River and Jaylen
Prince Once Recorded and Immediately Deleted a Solo Rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Bad,' Sheila E. Says
Janet Jackson Says Performing Michael Jackson Duet 'Scream' Makes Her Think of 'What He Was Going Through'
Michael Jackson Movie Will 'Shine a Different Light' on the 'Complicated' Star, Says Colman Domingo
Michael Jackson Was Over $500 Million in Debt at Time of Death, New Court Documents Reveal
Michael Jackson's Son Prince Remembers Late Star on 15th Anniversary of His Death: 'World Felt Better with You in It'
Nia Long Dishes on 'Huge Responsibility' of Playing 'Iconic' Katherine Jackson in Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic (Exclusive)
Mýa Recalls Michael Jackson's Surprise Phone Call to Sing Her 'Happy Birthday' When She Turned 22 (Exclusive)
Victoria Monét Pays Tribute to Pop Stars in Long-Awaited 'Alright' Music Video — Watch!
Jon Bon Jovi Recalls Telling Michael Jackson the 'Fun Story' of How He Pulled Off a Disguise on Tour (Exclusive)
Michael Jackson's Kids and Mom's Trusts 'Cannot Be Funded' Until Estate and IRS Settle Dispute: Filing
Jaafar Jackson Goes Full Zombie Recreating Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Video for Upcoming Movie
Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Channels the King of Pop While Recreating ‘Thriller’ Music Video for Upcoming Biopic
Lauryn Hill's Legendary Debut
The Miseducation
Tops Apple Music's 100 Best Albums of All Time List
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Jaafar Jackson Poses as His Uncle Michael Jackson on Set of Upcoming Biopic
Michael
Rita Moreno Says Michael Jackson Copied Some of Her Dance Moves for 'Thriller' (Exclusive)
Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris Recalls the 'Best Advice' Group Ever Got - and It Came from Michael Jackson (Exclusive)
Jon Bon Jovi Remembers Partying with Michael Jackson's Pet Chimp Bubbles on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' — Watch!
Michael Jackson Movie Will Recreate His Performances and Delve Into His 'Very Complicated Life'
Michael Jackson's Alleged Victims Seek to Open Sealed Records Featuring Nude Photos of Late Star Ahead of New Trial
Michael Jackson's Former Neverland Ranch Elephant Recovering After Surgery at Jacksonville Zoo
All About Katherine Jackson's 27 Grandchildren
Prince, Paris and Bigi Jackson Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together at 'MJ: The Musical': See Their Looks!
Katherine Jackson Responds to Grandson Bigi's Objection to the Jackson Estate Paying Her Legal Fees amid Ongoing Battle
All About Michael Jackson's Mom, Katherine Jackson
Inside the Fight over Michael Jackson's $2 Billion Estate — and His Mom's Battle with Her Grandson Bigi
Michael Jackson Biopic Reveals More of Its Cast, Including Kat Graham as Diana Ross
All About Michael Jackson's Younger Son Bigi Jackson
Michael Jackson's Son Bigi Says Estate Shouldn't Pay Grandmother's Legal Bills in Dispute over $600 Million Catalog Deal
Michael Jackson’s Son Bigi Looks Grown Up During Rare Outing in L.A.
Michael Jackson's Nephew Jaafar Wears Singer's Iconic Varsity Jacket on Set of
Michael
Biopic
Miles Teller Says Michael Jackson ‘Deserves’ Movie About Him ‘Regardless of What Your Opinion May Be’ About Late Star
Magic Johnson Recalls Hanging Up on Michael Jackson and Hosting Prince's Pajama Party at His Movie Theater
See the Michael Jackson Biopic Cast, Side by Side with the Real People
Michael Jackson Biopic Cast Revealed: Meet the Actors Playing the Jackson 5
Colman Domingo Wants to Find Joe Jackson’s 'Humanity, Heart and Humor' in Michael Jackson Biopic (Exclusive)
Michael Jackson's Son Prince Jackson Wishes Brother Bigi a Happy Birthday: 'Bro Is Killing It'
Usher Reveals What Easter Eggs and Nods to R&B Stars Were in His Halftime Show: 'So Many Gems You Have Yet to Unlock'
Jaafar Jackson Transforms Into Uncle Michael Jackson on Set of New Biopic: See the Uncanny Photos
All About Jaafar Jackson's Parents, Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza
Michael Jackson Biopic Director Says Late Singer's 'Spirit' Shows in Nephew's Performance: 'Magical'
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