Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s Thriller can always be found on at least one Billboard chart. The title is one of the top-performing and ...

Every October, one of Michael Jackson's most iconic hits begins its annual resurgence in popularity. As the spookiest day of the year approaches, "Thriller" reclaims a spot on several Billboard ...

Michael Jackson’s Thriller-era guitarist says Beat It was “too metal” before producer Quincy Jones stepped in. Steve Lukather ...

With a name like “Beat It,” you might think MJ is trying to start up some mess, but in fact, he wrote the song to take a stance against violence. The song itself is Jackson telling a young boy who ...

Fans have been eagerly following SZA’s journey as she inches closer to breaking records that were once thought to be unbeatable. SZA is on the brink of breaking a record held by music legend Michael ...