Michael Jackson Is the First Artist With Top 10 Hits
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Billboard has ranked Michael Jackson's "Thriller," one of the most beloved Halloween songs, at No. 22 on its list of the Biggest Halloween Songs of All Time.
In a first glimpse of the much-anticipated biopic, “Michael,” Jaafar Jackson is flawlessly transformed into his uncle, Michael Jackson. The upcoming biopic, which comes to theaters in 2026, features Jaafar Jackson — who is the son of Michael Jackson’s brother,
Meanwhile, following Halloween, Michael Jackson posthumously makes history on the Hot 100 as "Thriller" blasts from No. 32 to No. 10. With the song, which hit No. 4 in 1984, the late King of Pop becomes the first artist ever to rank in the top 10 in six distinct decades (the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s, ‘10s and now ‘20s).
Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, portrays the King of Pop in the film. Michael is already leaving an impact on viewers.
Jaafar will be joined by a handful of other stars for the upcoming film, including Colman Domingo and Miles Teller. Most recently, Lionsgate announced which actors will be playing the rest of the Jackson 5 singers, including Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson.