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"This track is an undeniable banger, but it’s also extremely weird": The borrowed hooks and unstable grooves behind Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

We put one of MJ's best-loved tunes under the musical microscope and explore the unlikely origins of its iconic hook

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Akon’s honest playlist: ‘The best song to have sex to? Smack That by Akon’

The rapper would sing Bob Marley going to school and gets the party started with Black Eyed Peas, but which pop classic is he ashamed to admit liking?

The Guardian - UK

Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Promises To Captivate Audiences.

Explore the captivating biopic 'Michael' offering a deep dive into Michael Jackson's life, music, and controversies.

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Thriller at Fulham: The extraordinary story of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage, by those who were there

In April 1999 Michael Jackson made an appearance at Fulham's Craven Cottage for the clash with Wigan

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“Without reservation, this is the finest instrument I have ever played”: Schecter unveils zesty signature model for Tori Ruffin – the Freak Juice guitarist who has played with Prince, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger and more

The Morris Day and the Time guitarist joins Schecter’s list of signature artists with a guitar spec'd out for his genre-bending exploits

Guitar World

"We always recorded with Michael in the dark - he hated light": Engineer Bruce Swedien on the making of Michael Jackson's Thriller, track by track

We get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the biggest-selling album of all time

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Exploring Hollywood's Musical Evolution: Swing To Electronic Beats

Explore the evolution of Hollywood pop music from swing era to modern EDM trends.

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“It’s not the world’s greatest solo, but we spent hours on it”: Session legend Dann Huff recalls recording with Michael Jackson and Shania Twain – and begging Michael Bolton to let him play a solo with a Peavey acoustic

Huff recounts his session contributions during a new in-depth interview – and explains how his heavily-modded ‘64 Strat “cut through the synthesizers of the ‘80s” and put him in great demand

Guitar World

Brenda Song Celebrates Paris Jackson's Birthday With Throwback Photo.

Brenda Song wishes Paris Jackson a happy birthday, revealing her relationship with Macaulay Culkin. Culkin praises Song at his Hollywood Walk of Fame cerem...

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Sananda Maitreya: ‘I hypnotised myself into believing I was a genius’

The pop-soul singer takes your questions on name changes, musical touchstones, the transformative power of amateur boxing, and not dating Charlize Theron

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Best podcasts of the week: Charlotte Church raises a home town toast

The Welsh singer and actor explores family, love and working-class life through her Cardiff upbringing. Plus: five of the most controversial podcasts• Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here

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Exploring The Top 10 Best US Singers Of 2005

Explore the talent and influence of ten iconic American singers, from Beyoncé to Frank Sinatra.

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Kanye’s back – labels might care about his misdeeds, but the public doesn’t seem to

The rapper seemed to have blown his career up two years ago with a string of offensive comments. But now he has another album at No 1, says culture journalist Shaad D’Souza

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - I stopped a racist attacker who said Britain was "full" — London is becoming nasty again

Some weeks ago I intervened in a racist assault. Passing a bus stop on Kennington Road on a Sunday morning, my wife Ann and I noticed a burly white man, in his fifties like me, bearing down on a frail, older black man, taunting him and grabbing at the orthopedic…

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"MTV was the first time that technology became a rock star": The story of 1984, the year everything changed

Sitting between the heritage of the 70s and the glitzy, big-haired peak to which the 80s would ascend, 1984 was a quietly pivotal time for music, popular culture and the world as we knew it

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Who’s bad? From Michael Jackson to David Bowie, why are some stars uncancellable?

A Michael Jackson jukebox musical has just opened – with no mention of sexual allegations – and a biopic is coming. What makes some celebrities immune to cancel culture? We examine who gets ostracised and who doesn’t

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Opening Night; MJ the Musical – review

Sheridan Smith captivates, if the songs don’t quite, in Ivo van Hove and Rufus Wainwright’s new backstage musical

The Guardian - UK

The angst, the sensitivity… and the songs: how gen Z got hooked on Nirvana

For a new generation of musicians, the grunge band and their frontman Kurt Cobain have provided a blueprint for a more inclusive style of stardom

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Michael Jackson's Children Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together

Michael Jackson's children, Prince, Paris, and Bigi, make a rare red carpet appearance together as adults, reflecting on their father's iconic legacy.

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Michael Jackson's Children Honor Father's Legacy At London Event

Michael Jackson's children Prince, Paris, and Bigi honor their father's legacy at 'MJ: The Musical' event in London, showcasing elegance and style.

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Keeping up with Prince, Paris and Blanket: what are Michael Jackson's kids up to now

It’s been 15 years since the King of Pop died. Amy Francombe reports on the lives and careers of his three children

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Michael Jackson's Children Attend MJ: The Musical Premiere In London

Michael Jackson's children attend MJ: The Musical opening in London. The musical chronicles his life and has received critical acclaim.

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MJ the Musical at Prince Edward Theatre review: a ravishing spectacle if you ignore the elephant in the room

This retelling of the King of Pop’s backstory to 1992 is full of pizzaz... but then the dubiousness of the enterprise sinks back in

The Guardian - UK

MJ the Musical review – sterilised moonwalk through the King of Pop’s life

The jukebox musical has gravity defying dancing and all the megahits, but it’s hard to ignore the glaringly unpleasant biographical absence

Evening Standard

From Thriller to Bad, Michael Jackson's 15 greatest songs on the London debut of MJ The Musical

We pick and rank some of our favourite songs by the so-called King of Pop

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