Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s Number Ones debuts at No. 4 on Billboard's Vinyl ...

You probably have never heard of Alfonzo Jones. But if you heard him sing, you'd probably think you were listening to Michael ...

You probably have never heard of Alfonzo Jones. But if you heard him sing, you'd probably think you were listening to Michael Jackson. From the falsetto to the disco beats to the "woohs" and "ahs," ...

Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” debuts on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart inside the top 10 ...

On Feb. 26, 1983, Michael Jackson’s Thriller climbed to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, launching a record-breaking run that transformed pop music, music videos, and global superstardom.

February 26, 1983. Michael Jackson’s Thriller album goes to #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and stays there for 37 weeks. Thriller holds the record for the best-selling album of all-time with over 67-70 ...

Billie Jean' hit No. 1 on this day in 1983. A few weeks later, Motown 25 happened… and pop was never the same.

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The 98th Academy Awards creeps closer, with the ceremony taking place on March 15, 2026. Already, this year's event is shaping up to be one of the most gripping in history, as a collection of ...