Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s Most Iconic Dance Wasn’t His Own Idea. It Was a Love Letter to His Hero
The Smooth Criminal white suit and lean were Michael Jackson's tribute to Fred Astaire's 1953 Girl Hunt Ballet. Astaire even called him after Motown 25 to praise him.
The Press Said Michael Jackson’s Moscow Show Was a Flop. They Left Out What a Ticket Cost
Critics mocked the empty seats at Michael Jackson's 1993 Moscow show. They skipped the detail that mattered: a ticket cost close to a month's wages, and thousands paid it anyway.
A Stunt Nearly Dropped Michael Jackson Above a Stage. He Didn’t Blame a Single Soul
As the story goes, a stage rig left Michael Jackson dangling in mid-air, and he stayed calm and blamed no one. His longtime guitarist backs up that picture of a steady, kind boss.
Michael Jackson’s Last Album Turns 25 This Month. It’s the One Fans Say Everyone Got Wrong
Invincible, Michael Jackson's final studio album, turns 25 in October 2026. Past the one big hit, fans say its deep cuts are some of his most adventurous and overlooked work.
Michael Jackson Filmed One of Music’s Most Famous Kisses. His Co-Star Was About to Marry a Rock Legend
Michael Jackson's Remember the Time short film ended in a famous kiss with supermodel Iman, who was engaged to David Bowie at the time. The set stories are pure fun.
Half a Billion People Watched Michael Jackson’s ‘Black or White’ at the Same Moment. No Internet Needed
On November 14, 1991, Michael Jackson's Black or White premiered to an estimated 500 million people at once. Guinness still lists it as the biggest music video premiere ever.
Michael Jackson Built Neverland’s Rides. His Daughter Says They Were Never Really Hers
Paris Jackson says the Neverland rides, zoo and cinema weren't built for her and her brothers. They were for sick and underprivileged kids, and the kids had to earn their turn.
Before the Tabloids, Michael Jackson Was Just a Stepdad Taking a Little Girl to the Fair
In 1995, photos caught Michael Jackson goofing around at an LA amusement park with Lisa Marie Presley and her young daughter, now the actress Riley Keough, who says he felt like family.
Michael Jackson Told Fans ‘See You in July.’ Seventeen Years Later, the Promise Came True
In 2009 Michael Jackson signed off with 'see you in July' for shows he never got to play. In July 2026 his biopic, led by his nephew, reportedly crossed a billion dollars.
In His Final Weeks, Michael Jackson Went Back to the Look His Fans Loved Most
In his last This Is It rehearsals, Michael Jackson brought back the loose curls fans adored from the Bad and Dangerous years. The footage is tender to watch.