LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - The untimely death of Michael Jackson has set off an unprecedented surge in interest in his musical legacy. The self-proclaimed "King of Pop" certainly ruled the Billboard ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. (FILES) US pop star and entertainer Michael Jackson preforms before ...

When it comes to music royalty, Michael Jackson remains an unmatched icon. His albums defined eras, broke records and set new standards in artistry and innovation. Each genre-blending project reflects ...

The sheer scale of Michael Jackson’s fame can sometimes overshadow the music itself. From the moment he danced into America’s hearts as the 11-year-old lead singer of the Jackson 5 on their ...

Michael Jackson had two albums in the works at the time of his death, Billboard reported Thursday. The singer was reportedly crafting a pop album with songwriter Claude Kelly and Akon as well as a ...

The late singer's "The Essential Michael Jackson" album has remained on the chart for 500 weeks. Michael Jackson has hit a milestone for one of his albums and how long it has charted on the Billboard ...

Michael Jackson's The Essential compilation climbs to No. 7 on the Official Albums Streaming chart, returning the late singer to his career high point. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 10: Michael ...

The King of Pop returned to the top of the music charts this week. Sales of Michael Jackson's music shot up drastically after his death on Thursday, and on Wednesday, Billboard reported that Michael ...

More posthumous Michael Jackson albums could be released in the future. According to Rolling Stone, repackaged material and outtakes from the late star's time in the recording studio could form the ...