Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. (FILES) US pop star and entertainer Michael Jackson preforms before ...

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - The untimely death of Michael Jackson has set off an unprecedented surge in interest in his musical legacy. The self-proclaimed "King of Pop" certainly ruled the Billboard ...

When it comes to music royalty, Michael Jackson remains an unmatched icon. His albums defined eras, broke records and set new standards in artistry and innovation. Each genre-blending project reflects ...

Michael Jackson’s The Essential Michael Jackson has now spent 520 weeks on the Billboard 200, marking a full decade on the chart. 399369 133: Singer Michael Jackson accepts his Peformer of the Century ...

The late singer's "The Essential Michael Jackson" album has remained on the chart for 500 weeks. Michael Jackson has hit a milestone for one of his albums and how long it has charted on the Billboard ...

The King of Pop returned to the top of the music charts this week. Sales of Michael Jackson's music shot up drastically after his death on Thursday, and on Wednesday, Billboard reported that Michael ...

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