Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" hits a new global chart peak one ...

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" debuts on both of Billboard's global charts, becoming another hit for the late superstar as "Billie Jean" climbs to never-before-seen peaks. Portrait of American Pop and ...

Michael Jackson landed a new top 10 hit on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart this week. “You Rock My World” debuted at No. 9, ...

"Thriller" shoots up the chart, making this the sixth consecutive decade in which Jackson has scored at least one top 10 hit. Two different holidays collide on this week's Billboard charts as Michael ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The track began as a shelved demo but transformed into one of Michael Jackson’s most politically charged releases. Its ...