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The man who led this year's Oscars band was once Michael Jackson's music director

The man who led this year’s Oscars band was once Michael Jackson’s music director. Michael once stopped him with a few poetic words

Jada Gomez

The man who led the Oscars band this year was once Michael Jackson's music director. Hear what Michael told him at a 2009 rehearsal.

Zac Efron got Michael Jackson on the phone, and Michael cut the call short

Zac Efron got Michael Jackson on the phone, and Michael cut the call short. Then it rang again

Michael Stevens

Zac Efron rambled on the phone to his hero Michael Jackson, and the call ended fast. Then Michael called back. Watch Zac tell what happened.

Vincent Price's laugh closes Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

Vincent Price’s laugh closes Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” His daughter remembers what he did on Halloween

Jada Gomez

Vincent Price gave Michael Jackson's "Thriller" its famous laugh. His daughter shares what he did on Halloween. Watch him perform it live.

Michael Jackson landed in India 30 years ago today

Michael Jackson landed in India 30 years ago today. The young star who welcomed him had one condition

Kevin Myers

A 21-year-old Bollywood star welcomed Michael Jackson to India in 1996, but she said yes on one condition. Watch his wild airport arrival.

A famous Las Vegas act asked Michael Jackson for a favor

A famous Las Vegas act asked Michael Jackson for a favor. He was already tapping out the answer with his fingers.

Michael Stevens

A famous Las Vegas magic act asked Michael Jackson for a favor in 1989. He was already tapping out a tune. Hear the song he wrote for them.

Teddy Riley told Michael Jackson he missed his family

Teddy Riley told Michael Jackson he missed his family. Michael’s answer was two words long.

Jada Gomez

Teddy Riley told Michael Jackson he missed his family while making "Dangerous." Michael answered in two words, then said something Teddy never forgot.

A 17-year-old forgot her dance moves in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" video

A 17-year-old forgot her dance moves in Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” video. Today you’d know her face anywhere.

Kevin Myers

A 17-year-old local girl forgot her dance moves in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" video and did something else. Today she's a world-famous face.

A grandmother fainted on a flight to Los Angeles

A grandmother fainted on a flight to Los Angeles. She opened her eyes and Michael Jackson was holding out his hand.

Michael Stevens

A grandmother fainted on a 1997 flight to LA and woke to Michael Jackson holding out his hand. Her family says the story ended at their front door.

Michael Jackson was too shy to sing in front of Quincy Jones

Michael Jackson was too shy to sing in front of Quincy Jones. So Quincy found a way in the dark.

Jada Gomez

Young Michael Jackson was too shy to sing in front of Quincy Jones. Quincy's fix involved a couch and the light switch. Read it, then hear the songs.

Janet Jackson on stage

Michael Jackson’s little sister Janet hit No. 1 with “Black Cat.” A famous rock guitarist is hiding in the video version.

Kevin Myers

Janet Jackson's "Black Cat" hit No. 1 this week in 1990, and a famous rock guitarist played on the video version. Find out who, then watch it.