Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009
Remembering the King of Pop
In words, photos and video, TIME looks back on Jackson's life and career which was marked by unprecedented highs and often unfathomable weirdness More »
Michael Jackson Headlines
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Michael Jackson's This Is It Review: He's Still a Thriller
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Michael Jackson Is Still 'It' — At Least Overseas
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Jackson's Funeral: Family and Friends Say Goodbye
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Picking Jackson's Burial Place: Security Was Key
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Jackson's Death: How Dangerous Is Propofol?
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The Stasi File on Michael Jackson
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Jackson's Memorabilia Fight: Mom vs. Estate
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Joe Jackson Makes Bid for Care of Michael's Kids
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Paris Jackson's Heartfelt Goodbye
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L.A. Gears Up for Star-Studded Michael Jackson Memorial
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Michael Jackson's Missing Music: More to Come?
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The Battle Over Michael Jackson's Legacy
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How Medicated Was Michael Jackson?
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What Michael Jackson Did on His Last Day
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Michael Jackson Gets His Requiem
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How to Moonwalk like Michael
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Michael Jackson's Estate: Saved by the Beatles
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Michael Jackson and the Black Experience
Michael Jackson: The Last Photos
Shortly before his death, the King of Pop was photographed rehearsing for his sold-out London shows More »
Michael's Meccas: Places to Honor Jackson's Memory
Tickets to Michael Jackson's Staples Center memorial in L.A. are gone, and fans without them are wondering where to say a special goodbye. From East Coast to West, these places either are part of the Jackson legend or had a hold on his heart More »
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Celebrities Remember Michael
From Sheryl Crow and John Mayer to Stevie Wonder and Kobe Bryant, celebrities recall Michael Jackson as a great musician, performer and good friend More »
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Photos: Michael Jackson Finally Laid to Rest
Family and friends attended Michael Jackson's private sunset funeral service in Los Angeles on Sept. 3, 2009, where the 50-year-old megastar was finally interred after his death two months ago More »
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Photos: The World Mourns Michael Jackson
As the world woke up to news of Jackson's death Friday, fans paid their last respects to the King of Pop from Jakarta to Shanghai as well as in the U.S. More »
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Photos: A Post-Michael Guide to the Jackson Family
The Michael Jackson memorial did more than celebrate the King of Pop; it brought his family back together. From the famous (Janet) to the infamous (La Toya), here is a look at Motown's First Family, four decades after it first took the spotlight More »
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5 Media Myths Debunked by Michael Jackson's Death
Michael Jackson's death should have provided a blueprint for how new media has overthrown old. But what it actually did was shine a white hot spotlight on the myths of the current media landscape More »
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Graphic: Michael Jackson's Life as Prodigy, Superstar and Jacko
Jackson began his life as a pop legend with his stand-out performance in The Jackson 5. Later, hits like "Thriller," and "Billie Jean" elevated him to international superstardom More »
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Photos: Michael Jackson's Memorial Service
The world bids farewell to the King of Pop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles More »
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Photos: The Young Michael Jackson at Home
Early shots by rock 'n' roll photographer Neal Preston capture the future King of Pop at play More »
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Photos: Fans Turn Out for Michael Jackson's This Is It
People gather around the world to watch the world premiere of the Michael Jackson concert movie This Is It. More »
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Michael Jackson Memorabilia Goes Up for Auction
A fascinating trove of items related to the former singer goes up for sale in New York City on November 21 More »
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Inside Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch
The media are invited to tour the star's fabled estate More »
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Top 10 Michael Jackson Moments
From the Jackson 5 to Thriller, from family drama to legal trouble, Michael Jackson has led one of the most tumultuous careers of any modern entertainer. A look back at the storied highs and troubled lows of the King of Pop's career More »
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Top 10 Michael Jackson Songs
From enlisting Van Halen for the guitar solo in "Beat It" to borrowing the now-famous refrain "Mama-se, mama-sa, mama-coo-sa" from a Cameroonian saxophonist, Michael Jackson's very best songs drew from influences far and wide More »
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Impersonating Michael Jackson
From tribute videos to puppet monkeys, the best Michael Jackson performances by people who are not, in fact, the King of Pop More »
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Photos: Michael Jackson Items for Sale
An auction house prepares to sell off property belonging to the King of Pop More »
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