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Michael Jackson with his youngest son and the Hotel Adlon in Berlin

Michael Jackson’s Youngest Son Went Back to the City Where the World First Saw Him

Falak Sapra

Michael Jackson's youngest son Bigi, once known as Blanket, is 24 now. He went from the Berlin balcony to directing his own film.

Female performer on stage at a concert with a large crowd in the background.

Michael Jackson’s Biggest Payday Came After He Was Gone. And It Wasn’t One of His Own Songs.

Falak Sapra

Michael Jackson's estate has earned billions since 2009, but his single biggest payday came from a quiet bet he made in 1985, not from the stage. Here's the story behind it.

The Backstreet Boys performing on stage in September 2001 at a concert.

Michael Jackson’s Brothers Almost Didn’t Show Up. The Night They Did Became Their Last Together.

Falak Sapra

In 2001 Michael Jackson reunited with his brothers at Madison Square Garden for the first time in 17 years. Jermaine nearly skipped it, and the night became the last time all six ever performed together.

People dancing at a lively music event with vibrant lighting and energetic atmosphere.

Michael Jackson Holds a Real US Patent for Defying Gravity

Matthew Ponsford

You know the move. In “Smooth Criminal,” Michael Jackson and his dancers lean forward, slowly, way past the point where ...

Happy women with microphones celebrating music success at Viral Music FM.

In 1993, Janet Handed Michael a Grammy and He Gave the Most Personal Speech of His Life

Alyssa Lapid

On February 24, 1993, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Janet Jackson walked out onto the Grammy stage to ...

Statues of Michael Jackson and a musician with a guitar in an outdoor setting.

China Built Michael Jackson a Bronze Statue, and the Fans Paid for It Themselves

Alyssa Lapid

In Guangzhou Sculpture Park, over near Baiyun Mountain in southern China, there’s a bronze statue of Michael Jackson. Not a ...

Woman on stage celebrating Guinness World Record achievement.

Michael Jackson Supported 39 Charities, More Than Any Other Pop Star

Michael Stevens

Here’s a number that doesn’t get said enough. In 2000, Guinness World Records recognized Michael Jackson for supporting 39 charities, ...

Aerial view of Jackson 5 house with yard and people outside.

The Tiny Two-Bedroom House in Gary That Produced the Jackson 5

Matthew Ponsford

There’s a small house at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana, and it might be the most productive little home ...

Michael Jackson wearing sunglasses and a glittery jacket from 1984.

The Night Michael Jackson Won Eight Grammys and Set a Record Nobody Has Touched

Jenna Guillaume

On February 28, 1984, Michael Jackson walked into the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and walked out with eight Grammy ...

Jackson brothers group photo, family, music, 90s, TV show, sibling bond.

Tito Jackson Married His Teenage Sweetheart and Raised Three Sons Who Became 3T

Alyssa Lapid

Long before anyone thought of him as the quiet Jackson brother, Tito was a teenager in love. He married Dolores ...