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 ...

Film touts CBS Records chief’s purported role in pressuring MTV to air 'Billie Jean,' which Jackson's estate credits for ...

About halfway through “Michael,” the new blockbuster biopic of Michael Jackson, there is a scene in which Jackson (played by his nephew Jafaar) and his lawyer, John Branca (Miles Teller), are sitting ...

Fans are getting up and boogying down at 'Michael' showings, dancing and singing in the theater alongside the film's songs ...

I vividly remember when Michael Jackson’s signature “Thriller” album exploded in 1983 with the release of Billboard No. 1 hits “Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” as well as Top 10 singles like “Wanna Be ...

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 ...

I vividly remember when Michael Jackson's signature “Thriller” album exploded in 1983 with the release of Billboard No. 1 hits “Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” as well as Top 10 singles like ...

Michael Jackson knew how to entertain, but he also knew how to write. Here are four moments that showcased his raw ...

A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

Stacker compiled a list of some of the most misheard pop lyrics to become infamous for the funny mistakes fans made when ...

Michael Jackson is arguably not just the greatest musical artist to ever live, but entertainer of any kind. Over his 40-year ...

As the Michael biopic hits theaters, I’m sharing what Quincy Jones told me about the "crazy" fight for the iconic Billie Jean intro.