He turned a video release into a cultural milestone.

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" debuts on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart, following "Billie Jean" by just one ...

Thriller, the most iconic Michael Jackson album featuring “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and “Human Nature,” has one of the most ...

Michael Jackson at court appearance for Michael Jackson trial for child molestation, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Maria, CA, June 2, 2005. Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" returns to multiple Billboard ...

Renewed attention on Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean,’ driven by the release of the biopic Michael, has reignited discussion about its cultural impact. The 1983 video helped break MTV’s racial barriers ...