In September 1987 Michael Jackson launched his first solo world tour in Japan. While there a local tragedy gripped the nation and left a lasting mark on him. Five-year-old Yoshiaki Ogiwara had been kidnapped for ransom and later murdered. Michael had never met the child yet the story affected him deeply. He reportedly dedicated concerts … Read more
Long before Marvel became one of the biggest movie brands in the world, Michael Jackson reportedly saw an opportunity few others could imagine. The King of Pop was not simply interested in investing in comic books. He wanted to buy Marvel, work with Spider-Man creator Stan Lee and possibly place himself behind the famous red … Read more
Michael Jackson was accustomed to watching people freeze, cry or lose control when they met him. Yet during a quiet visit to a London hospital in February 1992, those roles were unexpectedly reversed. The world’s biggest pop star entered the building not as the King of Pop but as an excited fan hoping to meet … Read more
In July 1997, Joseph Yenish travelled to London hoping to see Michael Jackson during the HIStory Tour. Outside Jackson’s hotel, the excitement turned dangerous when Joseph fell beneath a vehicle in the singer’s motorcade. The car remained on his leg for about 45 seconds, leaving him with a broken foot and a frightening memory he … Read more
Michael Jackson was used to crowds losing control wherever he went, but one London shopping trip reportedly placed an unsuspecting elderly woman directly in danger. As fans and photographers surged toward the King of Pop, Jackson noticed the stranger in their path. What he did next stopped the entire crowd and ended with a limousine … Read more
Growing up as the child of the most famous man on earth meant living by rules no ordinary kid could ever imagine. When Michael Jackson was alive, he went to extreme lengths to protect his children from the blinding lights of the paparazzi. His youngest son, Bigi Jackson—whom the world originally came to know as … Read more
History was just made in a way nobody ever expected. In 2026, Michael Jackson did something completely impossible for an artist who passed away years ago. He took over the entire entertainment world by winning the number-one movie on Earth and the number-one song on global music charts at the exact same time. Modern music … Read more
Think about sitting down to watch the biggest football game of the year, and suddenly, a man explodes onto the stage out of nowhere. He does not sing. He does not dance. He does not even move! Instead, he stands completely frozen like a statue for two whole minutes. The massive crowd goes absolutely bananas, … Read more
Think about a king who is getting ready to take back his throne. In June 2009, Michael Jackson was 50 years old and preparing for his massive comeback shows in London. He was practicing a fierce song he wrote called “They Don’t Care About Us.” Only two days after this rehearsal, Michael suddenly passed away. … Read more
Picture a packed, screaming music arena in California. It is February 5, 1981. The beautiful superstar Diana Ross is on stage, singing her massive number-one hit song, “Upside Down.” Suddenly, she looks out into the crowd and sees a familiar face. It is her dearest friend, 22-year-old Michael Jackson! She calls him up to the … Read more