This video examines why Billie Jean became the defining moment of Michael Jackson’s career. It traces how the song’s release and a pivotal televised performance propelled him into global superstardom.

Its impact went far beyond the charts. “Billie Jean” contained an unforgettable blend of pop, R&B, and funk, paired with a ...

Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” deeply impressed an important R&B musician. He said that the track could have been transformed into 12 different hit songs if Jackson had divided it up in a certain way ...

Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” is a song about a man who may or may not have fathered a child with a woman he doesn’t like. One of Jackson’s brothers explained the song’s connection to Motown founder ...

Before it was put to bed there was the little matter of the title. Quincy Jones suggested changing the title to ‘Not My Lover ...

Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" hits a new global chart peak one week after "Beat It" debuted and shortly after "Thriller" ...

*Michael Jackson’s music continues to resonate with audiences decades after it first debuted. From timeless classics like “I Want You Back” and “Beat It” to the iconic “Thriller” and “Man in the ...

Fans are flocking back to the King of Pop’s music catalog As anticipation builds around the newly-released trailer for Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, fans are flocking back to the King of Pop’s ...

There are successful Black entertainers, and then there’s Michael Jackson. This 13-time Grammy Award winner is the undisputed King of Pop and an American cultural icon, famous around the world for his ...

Like most seasons of the HBO series, rookies singing during training camp is a must-see. The former Michigan star stole the show - and the Internet - with his version of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. Michael Jackson in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Ron ...