Eddie Dalton's "Somewhere Along the Way" — an AI production — keeps Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" from finally reaching No. 1 on several Billboard charts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The King of Pop – whom Drake references on the Iceman cover artwork ...

A new clip from the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, titled “Michael,” was released Wednesday and featured star Jaafar Jackson’s take on “Billie Jean.” And, after being viewed over 8 million ...

Michael Jackson at court appearance for Michael Jackson trial for child molestation, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Maria, CA, June 2, 2005. Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett ...

Nearly 50 after they first dominated pop radio, several of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits are suddenly climbing the Billboard Hot 100 once again. For the Billboard Hot 100 dated May 16, Jackson ...

Michael Jackson's biopic has propelled "Billie Jean" to the top of the Billboard global charts, more than 40 years after its ...

“Billie Jean,” the album’s second single, was the moment the world realized something extraordinary was happening. Unlike many pop hits of the era, “Billie Jean” isn’t a love song. Instead, it tells ...

It’s been over 40 years since Michael Jackson released “Billie Jean,” and now in 2026, it’s topping the Billboard charts. The ...

Michael Jackson's 1983 hit Billie Jean rides the Michael biopic's success wave and lands on the top spot on Spotify.