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.

In the early days of MTV, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” elevated the then-new format of the music video to blockbuster status, and over 40 years after it debuted, it remains one of the most iconic and ...

The best-selling album of all time is Michael Jackson‘s Thriller, so, of course, it is also the most successful album of his career. Success and greatness normally don’t typically go without some ...

*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 ...

February 26, 1983. Michael Jackson’s Thriller album goes to #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and stays there for 37 weeks.

The King of Pop now reigns as the first artist to break the Top 10 six decades in a row. Michael Jackson has proved, yet again, that his musical legacy withstands the test of time. The legendary King ...

Sixteen years after his passing, Michael Jackson is still proving why society crowned him the King of Pop. Jackson’s 1982 hit song turned spooky season anthem, “Thriller,” moonwalked back into the ...

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 ...

Los Angeles: Michael Jackson is back on the chart, proving once again why he is called the 'King of Pop'. As per the latest reports, Jackson's 'Thriller' has bagged the No. 10 position after the 2025 ...

Each week in The Vinyl Vault, Ozarks First’s Parker Padgett and Tony Nguyen dive into a featured album, highlight standout tracks and explore what makes it truly unique. The vinyl of the week this ...

The Michael Jackson biopic first look has been revealed, and it’s more than a movie update; it’s a tribute and a déjà vu moment for anyone who ever tried (and failed) to master the moonwalk. The first ...