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Michael Jackson taught his kids to act at home. One lesson was hard for little Paris
Paris Jackson says Michael played acting games with his kids at home, and one scene asked little Paris to do something hard. She did it anyway.
Michael didn’t write the creepy music in “Thriller.” You already know who did
Michael Jackson wrote the song, but the spooky orchestra music in the "Thriller" film came from an Oscar-winning composer you've heard many times.
Michael Jackson made his mother a promise as a boy. The whole world saw him keep it
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
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
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
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
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 won 8 Grammys in one night. One meant more than the rest.
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 was already the King of Pop. Then a village made it official.
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’s “Beat It” pool hall is still there, with a surprise upstairs
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.