Before making Thriller, Michael Jackson looked to a 1981 horror classic, with An American Werewolf in London influencing the video’s vision.

VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: **IMAGE RESTRICTED - NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE IN A NORTH AMERICAN MAGAZINE COVER UNTIL JULY 11, 2009** Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1995. (Photo by Kevin ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. These days, Michael Jackson regularly fills two spaces on the ...

*Michael Jackson has secured a historic Billboard achievement that remains unmatched by any other performer. The iconic song “Thriller” climbed from the 32nd position to number 10 on the Billboard Hot ...

Its impact went far beyond the charts. “Billie Jean” contained an unforgettable blend of pop, R&B, and funk, paired with a ...

Erielle Sudario is a Collider News and Feature Author from Australia and has worked in the journalism industry since 2018. She has a passion for entertainment and pop culture news and has interviewed ...

This might be the only accomplishment that the King of Pop’s iconic mini-movie hadn’t already reached — and fans were sure to give it its flowers. The late, great Michael Jackson is one of the most ...

The album spent 37 weeks at No. 1. — -- Thirty-five years ago today, the album that changed the face of pop music forever arrived in stores: Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The album, released Nov.

Rob Landes honors Michael Jackson with a violin loop pedal mashup of 'Billie Jean' and 'Thriller' on the anniversary of the ...

WWE Superstar Sami Zayn may undergo a 'gimmick change' in the near future that would be inspired by Michael Jackson's ...

On April 2, the estate of Michael Jackson sent out a letter to New Jersey’s Gotta Have Rock and Roll (GHRR) auction house questioning the sale of an item of memorabilia. The piece will be familiar to ...

MJ the Musical' — a Tony-winning jukebox musical about the legendary, chart-topping 'King of Pop,' Michael Jackson — comes to ...