King Of Pop

The Night History Changed,Why Michael Jackson & The Jacksons’ Motown 25 Performance Still Inspires

Sarah Sherman

In 1983, Michael Jackson walked onto the stage at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever special and performed “Billie Jean” ...

When The Jackson 5 Met America, How One Ed Sullivan Show Sparked a Generation of Fans

Michael Stevens

On May 10, 1970, a young Michael Jackson walked onto The Ed Sullivan Show stage with The Jackson 5 and ...

How Michael Jackson’s Lifetime Achievement Award Became a Lesson in Legacy and Humility

Kevin Myers

On May 1, 2010, almost a year after he passed away, Michael Jackson was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. It ...

When a Legend Walks Off the Plane, Michael Jackson’s Arrival in Cologne and the Power of One Glance

Joanna Woodnutt

He stepped off the plane like a question no one could answer. On November 3, 1995, Michael Jackson arrived in ...

Not Just Animation, How The Jackson 5 TV Show Brought a Cultural Revolution to Kids Everywhere

Sarah Sherman

He was not even in the room, yet kids everywhere saw him come alive. On November 5, 1972, television screens ...

For Anyone Who’s Ever Needed to Feel Alive, Michael Jackson’s Bad Tour in Melbourne Was a Night Like No Other

Michael Stevens

The lights exploded, the beat dropped, and 32,000 voices rose with him. On November 13, 1987, Michael Jackson took the ...

For Anyone Who Wonders What Legacy Really Means, Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary Interview Has the Answer

Sarah Sherman

In November 2001, Michael Jackson sat down to reflect on 30 years of music, dance, and devotion. His words were ...

For Anyone Who Remembers Being Young and Dreaming Big, Michael Jackson’s 1977 Interview Is a Lesson in Humility

Kevin Myers

On November 2, 1977, a young Michael Jackson sat down with Molly Meldrum for a rare, honest interview. At just ...

Before the Silence: What Michael Jackson’s Final Walk in Beverly Hills Really Showed Us

Dylan Kickham

On May 15, 2009, just weeks before he was set to return to the stage, Michael Jackson was seen walking ...

“When the Spotlight Turned Honest: Michael Jackson’s Gelsenkirchen Show Like You’ve Never Felt It”

Dylan Kickham

The lights dimmed, the crowd held its breath, and then there he was. On June 15, 1997, Michael Jackson stepped ...