Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

CBS Records was well aware that there were no black records at all in the pop Top 20 the week they sent the debut single from “Thriller” to radio in October of 1982. Faced with the very real ...

It’s probably a safe bet; Jackson is the best-selling solo artist of all time, with the best-selling album (“Thriller)” of all time to his credit. In “MJ: The Musical,” Michael Jackson ...

Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley created this track for the 1991 album Dangerous. However, it did not appear on that record and was minimally altered before commercial release six years later. It is ...

A man who has accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing him when he was ten years old has spoken about processing the 'pain' of the alleged events after he had his own children. James Safechuck ...

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey drew comparisons to Michael Jackson's 'We Are The World' outfit during the Tigers' March Madness win over NC State on Friday night. Known for her flashy and ...

Michael Jackson's son, Prince, made a rare public appearance to celebrate his late father's legacy over the weekend. The 28 year old attended the opening night of MJ: The Musical at the Lyric ...

He’s worked on album covers for the likes of Madonna and Michael Jackson and sold artwork to the Beckhams and the Obamas. Renowned street artist Mr Brainwash brought his unique energy to the ...