King Of Pop
Michael Jackson hired him as an extra for one day. The strange rule he never forgot
A future NPR radio host spent a long day as an extra on Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time" set. Then a makeup artist told him the strangest rule.
Michael’s film is getting a rare Gotham honor. Only one movie ever got it first.
The "Michael" movie team is getting the rare Gotham Musical Tribute this November. See which two stars received the very first one, back in 2025.
Michael Jackson hired a local builder who had no idea who he was
A small-town builder spent years building Neverland without knowing who hired him, until Michael Jackson handed him a hat from Smooth Criminal.
Eddie Van Halen was sure the “Beat It” call was a prank. The record store twist is even better.
Eddie Van Halen thought the "Beat It" call was a prank. Then kids at a record store swore his famous solo was a fake. Hear what he told them.
Michael Jackson’s gentlest love song started on the silliest afternoon
25 years after "Invincible," Michael Jackson's gentle love song "Speechless" has a surprising start: a water balloon fight with kids in Germany.
Michael’s “Thriller” suit: it didn’t come from his closet
The white suit on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" cover wasn't from wardrobe or his closet. Photographer Dick Zimmerman tells where it really came from.
Michael’s family played one game every holiday, and one side won for 15 years
Jaafar Jackson, who plays Michael in the new movie, reveals the one game his family played every holiday and the 15-year winning streak.
Michael Jackson’s son opened the real “Thriller” theater. Then two guests walked out.
Prince Jackson opened the real "Thriller" theater for his yearly Halloween night, and two surprise guests from the "Michael" movie walked out on stage.
Michael Jackson called his album “Bad.” Freddie Mercury had a one-word answer.
After Michael Jackson put out "Bad," Freddie Mercury pitched Queen a cheeky one-word album name. Brian May still remembers the room going quiet.
Michael Jackson walked in to meet the orchestra. He wasn’t ready for what they did.
Michael Jackson sang "Smile" with a full orchestra, then walked in to thank them. What they did, his engineer Bruce Swedien never forgot.