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Michael Jackson made his mother a promise as a boy. The whole world saw him keep it

Dylan Kickham

Katherine Jackson told Dateline about a promise little Michael made on the floor watching TV. Years later the whole world watched him keep it.

Fred Astaire invited Michael to his house. Before the visit was over, Michael surprised his own hero

Kevin Myers

The morning after his big "Billie Jean" moment, Fred Astaire phoned Michael Jackson. Then he invited him over, and the surprise went both ways.

Michael’s love song “Butterflies” was written about a real crush. Wait until you hear where he worked

Joanna Woodnutt

Michael Jackson's "Butterflies" turns 25 this Friday. Marsha Ambrosius wrote it about a real crush, and wait until you hear where he worked.

Michael’s little brother Randy turns 65 tomorrow. He never forgot what Michael did the day the brothers left for Detroit

Sarah Sherman

Randy Jackson, Michael's little brother, turns 65 tomorrow. Michael remembered two sweet things he did for Randy the day the brothers left for Detroit.

Google’s Halloween costume list: kids still want to be “Thriller” Michael, and you’ll never guess who is No. 1

Jenna Guillaume

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" costume made Google's 2026 Halloween top 10 for kids. See who beat him to No. 1 on this year's most-searched list.

Michael Jackson with E.T. and at the White House in 1984

Michael Jackson won 8 Grammys in one night. One meant more than the rest.

Carolyn Steber

Michael Jackson won eight Grammys in one night in 1984. Then he told the room which one meant the most, and the story behind it starts with tears.

Michael Jackson in Africa, 1992

Michael Jackson was already the King of Pop. Then a village made it official.

Nolan Feeney

In 1992 a small village in Africa decided Michael Jackson was one of their own. Watch his face as the chiefs bring out the crown.

Michael Jackson in the pool hall scene of the Beat It video

Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” pool hall is still there, with a surprise upstairs

Emma Stout

The pool hall from Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video is still in downtown L.A., and what sits on top of it now will surprise you.

George Strait got a Nashville award only one other star ever got. Then he turned it around

Rob Sheffield

George Strait accepted a rare Nashville award only Reba McEntire had won before, then told the room they had it all backwards.

Only one Elvis concert film has ever won a major award. On Nov 8, his new one is up for four

Michael Stevens

Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis concert film EPiC is up for four Critics Choice Documentary Awards on Nov 8. See which music legend it faces.