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 ...

404248 08: Musician Michael Jackson performs at the taping of "American Bandstands 50th...A Celebration" television special honoring the music show April 20, 2002 in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Vince ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" hits a new global chart peak one ...

Like many Prince songs, this track is full of off-kilter, yet seductive lyrics. Most of the song seems to be concerned with bolstering himself, but one line in particular sees the artist throw a punch ...

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 ...

From Jackson's last-minute plan to scrap the video and his feud with Vincent Price, to Jones' round-the-clock work ethic, what went into the pop masterpiece Chris Walter/WireImage It's impossible to ...

Jackson estate must settle ill will after King of Pop bought Beatles songs. June 28, 2009 — -- When they first met in the 1970s, they were two of the most famous entertainers on earth -- Michael ...

Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...

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 ...