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'''Michael Joseph Jackson''' (born ], ]) is an ] ], ] and ], whose ] and ] have been a part of ] for the last quarter-century.

Jackson began his musical career at the age of seven as the lead singer of ] and released his first solo recording, '']'' in 1971, while remaining a member of the group.<ref name="mj70">{{cite web |url=http://michaeljackson.com/lofi/history-main-1970s.html |title=History: 1970's |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson's official website }}</ref> He began a full-fledged solo career in 1979 and formally parted with his siblings in 1984.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/tours.html |title=Michael Jackson Tours solo and with Jackson 5 |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=AllMichaelJackson.com }}</ref> In his solo career, Jackson recorded and co-produced the ], '']'', which has worldwide sales exceeding 104 million.<ref name="mtv uk">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/channel/mtvuk/news/16112006/jackos_back |title=Jacko's Back! |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Michael Jackson has received thirteen ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx?title=&winner=Michael%20Jackson&year=0&genreID=0&hp=1 |title=Grammy Winners Search |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=]'s official website }}</ref> and charted thirteen ] in the ].

Throughout his four-decade career, Michael Jackson has been awarded numerous honors including the ]'s Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium, ]'s Artist of the Century Award<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/netguide/2002/dec/18tr5.htm |title=29th Annual American Music Award Winners |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] Guide to the Net: Top Awards |date=] ] }}</ref> and the ]'s Pop Artist of the Millennium Award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2002/11/22/michaeljackson/ |title=Michael Jackson and Halle Berry Pick Up Bambi Awards in Berlin |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> He is a double-inductee of the ] (once as a member of ] in 1997, and as a solo artist in 2001)<ref name="rockhf">{{cite web |url=http://rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=1141 |title=Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Hall of Fame: Inductee Detail (Michael Jackson) |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=]'s official website }}</ref> and an inductee of the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.songwritershalloffame.org/inductee_ceremony_detail.asp?ceremonyId=14&inducteeCeremonyId=104 |title=Songwriters Hall of Fame: 2002 Award & Induction Ceremony (Inductee: Michael Jackson) |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=]'s official website }}</ref> In 2004, ] ranked him #35 on their list of "The Immortals" ("The Fifty Greatest Artists of All Time").<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty |title=The Immortals: The First Fifty |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] }}</ref> ], Jackson's ], claims that Jackson has sold over 750 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.exclusivemj.com/news/2006/10/31/michael-to-give-away-200-free-tickets-to-fans-and-discounted-rates/ |title=Michael To Give Away 200 FREE Tickets To Fans, And Discounted Rates |accessdate=2006-12-01 |format= |work=Exclusive Michael Jackson: News |date=] ]}}</ref>

From 1988 to 2005, Jackson lived on his ] property, on which he built an ] and private ] that was frequently attended by disadvantaged and ] children. Rumours of ] parties received disparaging media coverage after it was revealed that children frequently slept in his bed or bedroom. These first came to light when ]. Michael Jackson's relationship with children was brought into the spotlight again in ] during the TV documentary '']''. This resulted in Jackson being ], of more child molestation allegations and several other charges in 2005.

== Biography ==
=== 1966–1980: Early life and career ===
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Michael Jackson was born in ]. He is the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of ] and ]. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother ], the group's name changed from ''The Jackson Brothers'' to '']''. The group played at local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with ] in 1968.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/jackson_michael/bio.jhtml |title=Michael Jackson: Biography |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] }}</ref> The group hit stardom, with their first four singles which charted at number-one on the ]. As a solo artist, Jackson released '']'' and '']'' in 1972. These were released as part of the Jackson 5 franchise and produced successful singles such as "]", "]", and a remake of ]'s "]".

The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with ] (first joining the ] division and then ]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:9idxlffescqe |title=The Jacksons Story: Overview |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=All Music Guide }}</ref> When this became apparent to ], they sued the group for breach of contract.

As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated further by the fact that ] was married to the daughter of Motown president (]), the Jacksons lost the rights to use the "Jackson 5" name and logo and also Jermaine, who wanted to stay at Motown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.artistopia.com/michael-jackson |title=Micahel Jackson Biography |accessdate=2006-11-12 |format= |work=Aristopia }}</ref> They changed their name to "The Jacksons", featuring youngest brother ] in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six more albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet.

In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in '']'' with former-label mate ] playing Dorothy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078504/ |title=The Wiz |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] }}</ref> The songs for the ] were arranged by ], who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. '']'', released in 1979, was a worldwide hit, and became the first ] in history to spawn four top-ten hits, including "]" and "]".<ref name="mj70" />

In January 1980, Jackson won his first awards for his solo efforts at the American Music Awards. He won "Favorite Soul/R&B Album" (for ''Off the Wall''), "Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist" and Favorite Soul/R&B Single (for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough").<ref name="mj70" /> Later that month, he also won two Billboard Awards (for "Top Black Artist" and "Top Black Album").<ref name="mj70" />

On ] ], Jackson won a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male" (for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough").<ref name="mj70" />

=== 1982–1986: The ''Thriller'' era ===
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] cover to 1982's '']''.]]
In November 1982, the storybook for ''E.T.: The Extra-terrestrial'' was released. It included Jackson reading the story as well as one original song ("Someone in the Dark"). The album later won a Grammy for "Best Album for Children".

In December 1982, Jackson released his second Epic album, ''Thriller'', which became the best-selling album in music history. The album spawned seven hit singles, including "]" (which was the first ] by a ] artist to receive regular airplay on ]), "]" and the album's ] which was accompanied by a revolutionary music video. The thirteen-minute '']'' was critically acclaimed, and massive airplay lead to it being packaged with the ] ''Making Michael Jackson's Thriller'' on ], where it became the best-selling music ] ever.<ref name="mj80">{{cite web |url=http://michaeljackson.com/lofi/history-main-1980s.html |title=History: 1980's |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson's official website }}</ref> ''Thriller'' spent 37 weeks at number-one and remained on the ] ] chart for 122 weeks. It was eventually certified 27x Platinum in the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mjinf.co.uk/Thriller/Thriller.htm |title=Thriller |accessdate=2006-11-20 |work=The Ultimate Michael Jackson Stats Site }}</ref>

]

In 1983, whilst performing "Billie Jean" at the ] concert Jackson debuted what can be regarded as his signature move: the ].<ref name="mj80" /> In 1983, he started a sponsorship deal with ], and, as part of the deal, he agreed to star in a commercial. While filming a Pepsi commercial with his brothers in 1984, before a live audience, his hair caught on fire when a pyrotechnic effect went wrong. Jackson suffered serious burns on his scalp, which required ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/27/newsid_4046000/4046605.stm |title=1984: Michael Jackson burned in Pepsi ad |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] On This Day: 27th January }}</ref>

In February 1984, Jackson is nominated for twelve ] and wins eight,<ref name="mj80" /> breaking the record for the most ]s won in a single year.<ref>{{cite book |last=] |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Guinness World Records 2007 |year=2006 |publisher=Guinness |location= |id=ISBN 1-904994-12-1 }}</ref> Seven were for the critically acclaimed '']'' and the other for the ''E.T.: The Extra-terrestrial'' storybook. In 1984, he also won eight American Music Awards and the "Special Award of Merit" and three MTV Video Music Awards.

After reuniting with his brothers, he then helped to write the '']'' album. He then performed and starred in the ] which started on ] ] and lasted for five months.<ref name="mj80" />

In ], Jackson was invited to the White House and was personally thanked by then-President ] at a ] ceremony for donating the song "]" for use in ] prevention television and radio ]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=137 |title=Drunk Driving Prevention (1983-Present) |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] }}</ref>

Jackson continued his charity work in 1985 by co-writing, with ], the hit ] "]". The charity single helped to raise money and awareness for the ] in ] and was one of the first instances where Jackson was seen as a ]. The song also won a Grammy Award for "Song of the Year".<ref name="mj80" />
]".]]
Controversy began when Jackson purchased ] in the ] (a company which owned the rights to most of ]' songs), making himself the majority ]. This move angered close friend and songwriter ], who had also made a bid for the company. Ironically, it was McCartney who advised Jackson on the merits of song ownership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/jackson.htm |title=Michael Jackson owns the rights to the Beatles' songs |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] }}</ref> Their creative co-writing ended after this event. Following this controversial business deal, ] stories of Jackson sleeping in a ] chamber to stall the aging-process, and an allegation claiming Jackson attempted to purchase the bones of the ] inspired the ] ] "Wacko Jacko". The name "Wacko Jacko" would come to be detested by Jackson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:os320r4ac48b~T1 |title=Michael Jackson: Biography |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=All Music Guide }}</ref>

In 1986, Jackson starred in the ]-produced, ]-directed ] '']''. The film lasted 17 minutes but had costs estimated at ]17 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090793/business |title=Business Data for Captain EO |accessdate=2006-11-30 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref> At the time, it was the most expensive film ever produced on a per-minute basis. In the USA, the Disney theme parks hosted Captain EO. ] featured the film in tomorrow-land from ], ] until ], ]. It was also featured in ] in ] from ], ] until ], ]. Two new songs featured in the film. These were "]", which later appeared on '']'', and "]", which was officially released in ] on the ] '']''.

=== 1987–1990: ''Bad'' and controversies ===
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In 1987, Jackson released '']''; his third album for the ] record label, and final album with producer ].<ref name="mj80" /> He initially wanted to make the album 30 tracks long, but Jones cut this down to 10. According to Jones, Jackson wanted the ] to be a duet with ] who later declined the duet. Jones said the reason given by Prince was that he thought the song would be a hit whether he was in it or not.<ref>{{cite interview |last=Jones |first=Quincy |subjectlink= |interviewer=David Wild |title= |callsign = |city= |date=2001 |program=''Bad'' (Special Edition) }}</ref>

In comparison to ''Thriller'', ''Bad'' had lower sales but it was still a huge commercial success. It spawned seven hit singles,<ref name="mj80" /> of which five went to number-one, those being: "]", "]", "]", "]", and "]". The album went onto sell 29 million copies worldwide; the ] eventually certified '']'' at 8x Platinum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mjinf.co.uk/Bad/Bad.htm |title=Bad |accessdate=2006-11-20 |work=The Ultimate Michael Jackson Stats Site }}</ref> In September 1987, he embarked upon his first solo world tour, the ]. The tour lasted sixteen months, in which Jackson performed at 123 concerts, to over 4.4 million fans worldwide. Jackson insisted on a personal bus, plane and helicopter to be available to him all at the same time.<ref name="Badfortune">{{cite web |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/jackson/story/0,15819,1506780,00.html |title=Bad fortune |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

Jackson hired film director ] to direct the video for the album's title track.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124288/ |title=Bad |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref> When the 18-minute ] debuted on TV, it sparked a great deal of controversy as it became apparent that ] had changed dramatically.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://anomalies-unlimited.com/Jackson.html |title=The HisTory of Michael Jackson's Face |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Anomalies Unlimited }}</ref> Although Jackson's skin color was a medium-brown color for the entire duration of his youth, his skin had been becoming paler gradually since 1982, and had become a light brown color. This change became so noticeable that it gained widespread media coverage with some tabloid's claiming that it was due to Jackson bleaching his skin.

Another significant reason for the change in appearance was the use of ]. Despite a number of surgeons' claims that Jackson had undergone multiple nasal surgeries as well as a forehead lift, thinned lips and cheekbone surgery,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Cosmetic/story?id=131910&page=1 |title=Surgeon: Michael Jackson A 'Nasal Cripple' |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Jackson wrote in his 1988 autobiography ''Moon Walk'' that he only had two ] and the surgical creation of a cleft in his chin, while attributing puberty and diet to the noticeable change in the structure of his face.<ref>{{cite book |last=Jackson |first=Michael |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Moonwalk |year= ]|publisher=Doubleday |location= |id=ISBN 0-434-37042-8 }}</ref>

The success Jackson achieved during this period in his career led to him to be dubbed the "King of Pop",<ref name="FOX">{{cite web |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,193841,00.html?sPage=fnc.foxlife/jackson |title=Michael Jackson's Biography |accessdate=2006-11-12 |format= |work=] }}</ref> a ] which he continues to be referred to by fans.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4580287.stm |title=Jackson trial: Winners and losers |accessdate=2006-12-27 |format= |work=BBC News |date=] ] }}</ref> There are various conflicting reports as to the origin of the nickname. According to Jackson, it was conceived by ] and long-term friend ] when she presented Jackson with an "Artist of the Decade" award in 1989, proclaiming him "the true king of ], ] and ]." Additionally, this period saw Jackson enjoy "a level of superstardom previously known only to ], ] and ]."<ref name="rockhf" />

=== 1991–1994: ''Dangerous'' and further career ===
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In November 1991, Michael Jackson released '']''. The major hit from ''Dangerous'' was "]". The single was accompanied by a controversial ] which featured scenes of a ] as well as ] and ]. The video was banned on most music-television channels until these scenes were removed.<ref name="FOX"/>

On ] ], ] kicked off its first global sweepstakes with "My Dinner with Michael". Winners from around the world attended a dinner party hosted by Michael Jackson on the set of his music video "]". Later that year, a biopic, '']'' debuted on ] based on the true story of the rise of The Jackson 5.

Jackson founded the "Heal the World Foundation" (named after his humanitarian ] "]") in 1992. The charity organization brought underprivileged children to Jackson's ], located outside ], to go on theme park rides which Jackson had built on the property after he purchased it in 1988.

In January 1993, Michael Jackson performed during the halftime show at ]. It drew one of the largest viewing audience in the history of American television.<ref name="MSNBC Trotkop">{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15529981/ |title=The return of the King of Pop |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ] in 1993, Jackson claimed that the change in his skin color was due to ].<ref>{{cite interview |last=Jackson |first=Michael |subjectlink= |interviewer=] |title= |callsign = |city= |date=] ] |program=] |url=http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/interviews/oprahinterview.html}}</ref> In the interview, Jackson stated that his skin was, at first, black with white spots which he used make-up to cover. But later, some time after ''Thriller'', his skin became increasingly white with black spots; he then used white make-up to cover the black spots.

] speaking with Michael Jackson on '']'' in 1993.]]

Jackson was reported to be inviting or allowing children to sleepover at Neverland. This practice came under much media and public scrutiny in 1993 when ] were brought against Jackson by a child who had stayed with him on several occasions. That year, Jordan Chandler, the son of former ] ] Evan Chandler, represented by ] Larry Feldman, accused Jackson of ]. On ] Jackson responded to the allegations via satellite from his Neverland compound, and claimed to be "totally innocent of any wrongdoing." On ] ], Jackson settled out of court with the accuser for an undisclosed sum, reported to be ]20 million, and was not charged.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/24/newsid_2512000/2512077.stm |title=1993: Michael Jackson accused of child abuse |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=BBC On This Day: 24th August |date=] ] }}</ref>

After the allegations were settled in 1994, Jackson married ], the daughter of ]. Despite some comments questioning the validity of this union, Presley maintained during their marriage that they both shared a married couple's life and were sexually active.<ref>{{cite interview |last=Jackson |first=Michael |last2=Presley |first2=Lisa Marie |subjectlink= |interviewer=] |title= |callsign = |city= |date=] ] |program=] |url=http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/interviews/primetimeliveinterview.html }}</ref> They divorced less than two years later.

=== 1995–2000: ''HIStory'' and ''Blood on the Dance Floor'' ===
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In June 1995, Jackson released '']''.<ref name="mj90">{{cite web |url=http://michaeljackson.com/lofi/history-main-1990s.html |title=History: 1980's |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson's official website }}</ref> The first disc, ''HIStory Begins'', was a fifteen-track ] album (this disc was later released as ''Greatest Hits - HIStory Vol. I'' in 2001), while the second disc, ''HIStory Continues'', contained fifteen new songs. The first single released from ''HIStory'' was "]". The single reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for "Scream" is currently the ].<ref>{{cite book |last=Guinness World Records |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Guinness World Records 2006 |year=2005 |publisher=Guinness |location= |id=ISBN 1-904994-02-4 }}</ref> On September 7, 1995 at the ] Video Music Awards, Jackson and Janet Jackson won three awards for the song "Scream", from ''HIStory''. At the awards show, Jackson also performed a medley, "Billie Jean", "Dangerous" and "You Are Not Alone".

"They Don't Care About Us" was the fourth single released from ''HIStory'', and caused controversy over ] lyrics. The song contained the lyrics "Jew me, sue me" and "kick me, ] me." After significant pressure from the Jewish community, later releases changed the verse to the same-sounding "do me, sue me" and "kick me, hike me" or censored it with a thumping sound.

To promote the album, Jackson embarked on the successful ].<ref name="mj90" /> On ], ], during the ] leg of the tour, Jackson married his dermatologist's nurse ], with whom he fathered a son, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as "Prince"), and a daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson. Jackson and Rowe divorced in 1999. Jackson later said that Rowe wanted him to have the children as a "gift."<ref>{{cite interview |last=Jackson |first=Michael |subjectlink= |interviewer=] |title= |callsign = |city= |date=] ] |program=] |url=http://www.mjshouse.com/stories/living_with_mj_transcript.html }}</ref> The ] of Michael Jackson's children has been heavily debated by the public. Jackson has always maintained that his first two children were conceived naturally. However, the ] made two controversial claims about Jackson's parentage: first, that Jackson conceived his first child via artificial insemination using his own sperm and, second, that the second child, Paris, was conceived in and named after Paris, France, where Jackson had gone to console Rowe for his having taken her first child, and all parental rights from Rowe.
] in 1996.]]

At the 1996 ], Jackson performed the track "]", dressed in white and surrounded by children and an actor portraying a Rabbi. In an attempt to recreate a scene from the video - where he is spreading his arms between two trees - it seemed that Jackson was making Christ-like poses whilst being lifted into the air by a ] with a wind machine blowing back his hair. ] lead singer ] and his friend Peter Mansell mounted a stage invasion in protest. Cocker leapt onstage, pretended to expose his rear, danced and sat back down. In response to the ensuing media scrutiny of the action, Cocker responded, "My actions were a form of protest at the way Michael Jackson sees himself as some kind of Christ-like figure with the power of healing... I just ran on the stage and showed off... All I was trying to do was make a point and do something that lots of other people would have loved to have done if only they'd dared."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlp.cz/space/opatrilp/Pulp/the_Brits_96.html |title=Jarvis' stage invasion at the 1996 Brits |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work= pages for the band Pulp }}</ref> Cocker received vocal support from the British press: the ] ] edition of ], for example, suggested Cocker should be knighted, while ] claimed "Jarvis Cocker is a star and he should be given ]." Gallagher said of Jackson's behavior: "for Michael Jackson to come over to this country after what's all gone on - and I think we all know what I'm talking about here - to dress in a white robe, right, thinking he's the Messiah - I mean who does he think he is? Me?"<ref>{{cite interview |last=Gallagher |first=Noel |subjectlink= |interviewer=] |title= |callsign = |city= |date=] ] |program=] }}</ref>

]''.]]
In 1997, Jackson released an album of new material with remixes of hit singles from ''HIStory'' titled '']''.<ref name="mj90" /> The album's five original songs were named "]", "Is It Scary?", "Ghosts", "Superfly Sister" and "Morphine". Of the new songs, three were released globally: the title track, "Ghosts", and "Is It Scary?". The title track reached number-one in the UK. The singles "Ghosts" and "Is It Scary" were based on a film created by Jackson called "]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119194/ |title=Ghosts |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref> The short film, written by Michael Jackson and Stephen King and directed by Stan Winston, features many special effects and dance moves choreographed to original music written by Michael Jackson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.michael-jackson-trader.com/movies/ghosts.html |title=Michael Jackson's Ghosts Movie Information |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson Trader }}</ref> The music video for "Ghosts" is over 35 minutes long and is currently the Worlds Longest Music Video.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/archive/view.php?archive=1&StoryID=20060724-085201-8328r |title=MTV effort may not be longest music video |accessdate=2006-12-28 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Jackson dedicated the album to ], who reportedly helped him through his addiction to ], notably ].

In 1998 Jackson reached an out-of-court settlement with ], which apologized for having described his face as "hideously disfigured and scarred." Steven Hoefflin, a high-profile Hollywood plastic surgeon alleged to have operated on Jackson's nose was, according to the press, also advising him against further surgery.<ref name="Badfortune"/>

=== 2001–2003: ''Invincible'', Berlin and Martin Bashir ===
{{Main|Invincible (album)|Living with Michael Jackson}}
In October 2001, ''Invincible'' was released<ref name="mj00">{{cite web |url=http://michaeljackson.com/lofi/history-main-2000s.html |title=History: 2000's |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson's official website }}</ref> and debuted at number-one in thirteen countries.<ref name="MSNBC Trotkop"/> The singles released from the album include "]", "]", and "]". Jackson and 35 other artists recorded a charity benefit single entitled "]" which was never released. Just before the release of ''Invincible'', Jackson informed the head of Sony Music Entertainment, ], that he was not going to renew his contract;<ref name="FOX"/> the contract was about to expire in terms of supplying the label with albums of full-new material for release through ]/]. In 2002, all singles releases, video shootings and promotions concerning the ''Invincible'' album were cancelled. As a result of this, Jackson made allegations about Mottola not supporting its ] artists.<ref name="FOX"/> Jackson referred to Mottola as a "devil" and a "racist" who used black artists for his own personal gain.<ref name="FOX"/> He cited that Mottola called Jackson's colleague ] a "fat ]."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surgeontothestars.com/pages/celebrities/micheal_jackson.shtml |title=Michael Jackson |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=Surgeon to the Stars }}</ref><ref>{{cite interview |last=Jackson |first=Jermaine |subjectlink= |interviewer=] |title= |callsign = |city= |date=] ] |program=] |url=http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0212/31/cct.00.html }}</ref> Sony issued a statement stating that they found the allegations strange, since Mottola was once married to ] pop star ]. Carey herself seemed nonchalant about Jackson's claims when asked about them by ] on '']''.<ref>{{cite interview |last=Carey |first=Mariah |subjectlink= |interviewer=] |title= |callsign = |city= |date=] ] |program=] |url=http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0212/19/lkl.00.html }}</ref>

On ] and ] ], Jackson organised a special ] at ] for his 30th year of being a solo artist. Later, the show aired on ], ].<ref name="mj00"/> It featured performances by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301614/ |title=Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref>

In late 2002, Jackson's Heal the World Foundation had net assets of just ]3,542 and reported $2,585 in expenses, mostly for "management fees." The foundation has been suspended in California since April 2002 for failing to file annual statements required of tax-exempt organizations, said John Barrett, spokesman for the state Franchise Tax Board.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4601265 |title=Jackson's foundation now virtually defunct |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

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In November 2002, Jackson travelled to ] to accept an award for his humanitarian efforts. He was surrounded by fans outside his room at the ] who were chanting in approval of the singer. According to the pop star, they also called out to see his baby. In response, Jackson brought his son onto the balcony, holding him in his right arm with a towel over the baby's head, apparently to protect his identity. Jackson briefly extended the baby over the railing of the balcony. This raised concern as some perceived his actions as ]. Jackson quickly returned the child to the room.

After watching media coverage of the Berlin event, a ] ] and radio ] host, ], wrote a letter to California's Child Protective Services, asking for an investigation into the safety of Jackson's children. She also spoke on ] about the subject. Child Protective Services does not make their investigations public, so it is not known whether any action was taken as a result of Allred's letter.

When a reporter asked Jackson what he thought of Allred's complaints, he remarked "Ah, tell her to go to hell."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/25/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main697721_page2.shtml |title=Victims' Rights Lawyer: TV Fixture |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date= ] ]}}</ref>

In the documentary ''Living with Michael Jackson'', Jackson said that the media was wrong in their comments about him being irresponsible with his children, "I love my children", he explained. "I was holding my son tight. Why would I throw a baby off the balcony? That's the dumbest, stupidest story I ever heard."

In February 2003, a controversial documentary titled '']'' aired in the UK (on the 3rd) and in the US (on the 6th). The documentary included interviews with Jackson which included information on his private life.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0352524/ |title=Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref> British journalist ] and his film crew filmed Jackson for 18 months, also capturing his controversial behavior in ]. One particular part of the documentary, which stirred controversy and raised a significant level of concern, showed Jackson holding hands with a then 13-year-old ] victim Gavin Arviso, and admitting to sharing his bedroom with him (but not in the same bed) as well as sharing his bed (non-sexually) with other children. Jackson felt betrayed by Bashir and complained that the film gives a distorted picture.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/06/jackson.bashir.statement/index.html |title=Michael Jackson's statement |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> In response to the media scrutiny, two specials were aired: ''Michael Jackson: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See'' and ''Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1471179/20030410/jackson_michael.jhtml?headlines=true |title=Michael Jackson's 'Private Home Movies' To Air On Fox |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=MTV News |date=] ] }}</ref> ''Michael Jackson: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See'' which aired later in February showed uncut footage of the ''Living with Michael Jackson'' documentary. The ''Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies'' aired in April was a 2-hour special with footage of Michael Jackson's home videos and included commentary by Jackson.

In June 2003, Jackson's friend, actor ], signed a half-acre plot of land on his island ] to Jackson, in gratitude for Jackson hosting a party for Brando's daughter, Nina, then aged 13.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/jackson/story/0,,1452464,00.html |title=Brando offered tropical haven |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Guardian Unlimited |date=] ] }}</ref>

Also in ], Jackson announced that he was working on, ''Resurrection'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001391/bio |title=Biography for Michael Jackson |accessdate=2006-12-21 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref> a follow-up album to '']''. It was also revealed that Jackson had made a 'mini-movie' to promote the album. In the movie, Jackson played a man who is resurrected. In ] ], "]" was released onto the radio, with many believing that this would be the first single off Jackson's new album. The album was shelved for unknown reasons and was replaced by '']''.

=== 2003–2006: Trial, acquittal and the aftermath ===
{{main|People v. Jackson|Post trial lawsuits against Michael Jackson|I Have This Dream}}

In November 2003, Michael Jackson and Sony Records released a compilation of his number-one hits on ] and ] titled '']''. The compilation has sold over six million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mjinf.co.uk/No1s/No1s.htm |title=Number Ones |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=The Ultimate Michael Jackson Stats Site}}</ref> On the album's scheduled release date, while Michael Jackson was in Las Vegas filming the video for "]" (the only new song included in the ''Number Ones'' compilation), the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department searched the ] and issued an ] for Jackson on charges of new child molestation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/bal-te.jackson20nov20,1,4730385.story?coll=bal-music-utility |title=Arrest warrant issued for Michael Jackson |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Jackson was accused of sexual abuse by Gavin Arviso, who appeared in the '']'' documentary earlier that year. The allegations later led to a ] in which Jackson was found not guilty of all charges.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/06/13/jackson.trial/ |title=Jackson not guilty |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=CNN |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ], ], there were media reports that Jackson converted to the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=36207 |title=Report: Jackson converts to Islam |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Later, in 2005, it was also reported that he built a mosque on land adjoining the Bahraini royal family's home.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://famousmuslims.muslimonline.org/michael-jackson.html |title=Michael Jackson |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Famous Muslims }}</ref>], during his arrest on child molestation charges.]]
] informed Jackson on ], ] that the declarations made by Jordy Chandler relating to the ] had been published on the internet site ]. This happened when Jackson was about to start an interview with journalist ] for '']''. Jackson immediately left the studio and did not conduct the interview.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/mjdecbrando1.html |title=Declaration of J. Chandler |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Jackson also attended Brando's memorial service in 2004 along with ], ] and ].

Also on ], '']'' debuted on ] starring ] as Michael Jackson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411377/ |title=Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref>

Rapper ] parodied new allegations raised against Jackson by Gavin Arviso in his ] for "]" in 2004. The clip caused controversy and fueled Jackson to make a statement.

The ] trial began in ] on ] ] and lasted until the end of May 2005.

On ], Jackson's PR, ] was reportedly fired.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4616601.stm |title=Jackson jury enters second week |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=BBC News |date=] ] }}</ref> Jackson's now-defunct website cited that "MJJ Productions regretfully announces the termination of Raymone Bain and Davis, Bain and Associates. We thank you for your services." Bain later told the Associated Press that she had not been fired and that only Michael Jackson, not his production company (operated at the time by his brother, ]), could fire her.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8193054/ |title=Jackson spokeswoman denies she was fired |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=MSNBC |date=] ]}}</ref> Bain continues releasing press statements and answering media enquiries on behalf of Michael Jackson, and was named general manager of ] on June 27, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/29/business/media/29jackson.html?ex=1309233600&en=59c73300e1193073&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss |title=Michael Jackson Names New Manager |accessdate=2006-11-19 |format= |work=] |date=] ]}}</ref>

On ], Jackson was acquitted of all ten charges, including four additional lesser ones. ] later reported that one of the jurors, Ray Hultman, believed he had committed child sex crimes in the past but there was not enough evidence to prove it,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mjstar.co.uk/asp_news/news_story.asp?key=2795 |title=Juror's Advice For The King Of Pop |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson MJStar |date=] ] }}</ref> and he and another juror announced impending books on their experiences in the trial.

In September 2005, it was reported that Ray Hultman, one of the jurors, took legal action against the publisher of his book about experiences in the trial, claiming heavy portions were ] from a ] article. Hultman also stated he felt "threatened" by the jury foreman Paul Rodriguez and regretted acquitting Jackson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/jackson%20juror%20sues%20over%20book%20deal |title=Jackson Juror Sues Over Book Deal |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Contact Music |date=] ] }}</ref>

After being acquitted of the ] charges, Jackson relocated to the Gulf island of ], where he reportedly bought a house formerly owned by a Bahrain MP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/01/23/10013403.html |title=Jackson settles down to his new life in the Gulf |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date= ] ]}}</ref> Jackson allegedly spent his time in the Gulf writing new music, including a charity ] dedicated to the victims of ] entitled, "]". ], ], ], ], ], ], ], the Reverend ] and ] all reportedly lent their voices to the charity song. After many delays, the single was not released, despite being announced on ] ]. At the time, Jackson's spokesperson, Raymone Bain, said the list included ], ], ], ] and ]. It later appeared that these artists were no longer participating.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=1633288 |title=Michael Jackson's Katrina Song Said Ready |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=ABC News |date=] ] }}</ref> The charity single remains unreleased.

In 2006, allegations of sexual assault were made against Jackson by a man who claims Michael Jackson molested him, ] him with drugs and alcohol, and forced him to undergo unnecessary cosmetic surgery. Michael Jackson's lawyer ], who successfully defended him against allegations of child molestation in 2005, said "the charges are ridiculous on their face. They will be vigorously defended."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tmz.com/2006/01/12/new-molestation-suit/ |title=New Molestation Suit |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

=== 2006–present: ''Visionary'', Tokyo and the World Music Awards ===

In February 2006, Jackson's label released '']'', a box set made up of twenty of his biggest hit singles, each of which were issued individually week by week over a five-month period.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mjvisionary.com/mjvisionary.html |title=M J Visionary |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Official Visionary website}}</ref>
]'' box set.]]

An appeals court ruled on ], that a lower court improperly terminated ]'s parental rights to her two children with pop star Michael Jackson, opening the door to a possible custody battle between the singer and his ex-wife.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2006/LAW/02/16/jackson.custody/ |title=Court: Jackson's ex-wife's parental rights improperly terminated |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=CNN |date=] ] }}</ref> The retired judge, Steven M. Lachs, acknowledged in 2004 that he failed to have state officials do an independent investigation into what was in the best interests of the children.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=68556 |title=Jackson settles child custody dispute |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/tittletattle/article_2127300.shtml |title=Back Off, Jacko! Deborah Rowe Spanks Michael Jackson |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=The Post Chronicle |date=] ] }}</ref> As of ], ], the case has reportedly been settled according to the lawyers representing each party.

On ], ], California state labor officials closed the singer's ] and fined him ]69,000 for failure to provide employment insurance. The state "stop order" bars Jackson from "using any employee labor" until he secured required workers' compensation insurance. In addition to being fined $1,000 for each of his 69 workers, Jackson is liable for up to 10 days pay for those employees who now are no longer allowed to report to Neverland for work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0309061jacko1.html |title=Workers Barred From Neverland |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=The Smoking Gun |date=] ] }}</ref> Thirty Neverland employees have also sued Jackson for $306,000 in unpaid wages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0309061jacko2.html |title=Demand of Payment of Wages and Penalties Under the Labor Code |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=The Smoking Gun }}</ref>

Soon after this payment, Jackson's spokesperson announced on ] ] that Jackson was closing his house at Neverland and had laid off some of the employees but added that reports of the closing of the entire ranch were inaccurate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/17/people/main1414450.shtml |title=Jackson Closes Neverland House |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=CNN |date=] ] }}</ref> There have been many reports of a possible sale of Neverland, but nothing tangible has been reported yet.
], ], ].]]
In a move named by Jackson's advisors as "refinancing," it was announced on ], ] that Jackson had struck a deal with Sony and Fortress Investments. In the deal Sony may be allowed to take control of half of Jackson's 50% stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing (worth an estimated $1 billion) which Jackson co-owns. Jackson would be left with 25% of the catalogue, with the rest belonging to Sony.

In exchange, Sony negotiated with a loans company on behalf of Jackson. Jackson's $200m in loans were due in December 2005 and were secured on the catalogue. Jackson failed to pay and the ] sold them to Fortress Investments, a company dealing in distressed loans. However, Jackson hasn't as yet sold any of the remainder of his stake. The possible purchase by Sony of 25% of Sony/ATV Music Publishing is a conditional option; it is assumed the singer will try to avoid having to sell part of the catalogue of songs including material by other artists such as Bob Dylan and Destiny's Child. As another part of the deal Jackson was given a new $300 million loan, and a lower interest rate on the old loan to match the original Bank of America rate. When the loan was sold to Fortress Investments they increased the interest rate to 20%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/13/business/media/13music.html?ex=1302580800&en=45bff2f7a4da68fe&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss |title=Michael Jackson Bailout Said to Be Close |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=The New York Times |date=] ] }}</ref> None of the details are officially confirmed. An advisor to Jackson, however, did publicly announce he had "restructured his finances with the assistance of Sony."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4909412.stm |title=Jackson strikes deal over loans |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=BBC News |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ], ], Michael Jackson signed a management deal with English ] Guy Holmes. Holmes is the recently appointed CEO of ], with whom Jackson has signed a recording contract for one album. The ] is set for a fall 2007 release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18042006/364/jackson-confirms-new-management-deal.html |title=Jackson confirms new management deal |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ], ], Michael Jackson accepted a Legend Award at MTV Japan's VMA Awards in ]. It was his first major public appearance since being found not guilty in his child molestation trial almost a year earlier. The award honors his influence and impact on music videos in the last 25 years. Following the award ceremony, Jackson also made an appearance on ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0822655/ |title="Smap x Smap" (Episode dated 5 June 2006) |accessdate=2006-11-12 |format= |work=IMDb }}</ref>

In 2006 F. Marc Schaffel, a former associate of Jackson, filed a suit for millions of dollars allegedly owed to him after working with Jackson on an unreleased charity record named "]" and documentaries. Florida businessman Alvin Malnik, who had advised Jackson, appeared in court and stated that Jackson appeared to be bewildered by financial matters. Schaffel claimed to have made frequent loans to the singer totaling between $7 million and $10 million. Schaffel had received an urgent plea from Jackson for $1 million so that Jackson could buy jewelry for ] so that she would agree to sign a ] for her involvement in a ] special.<ref name="dailymail chjfpm">{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=394318&in_page_id=1773 |title=Court hears Jackson's frantic phone messages |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

These court proceedings also brought to light unsuccessful projects planned with the actor ], including a dual interview at the actor's private island near ], and a ] on acting.<ref name="dailymail chjfpm" /> Brando's son Miko Brando, a long time bodyguard and assistant to Jackson stated "The last time my father left his house to go anywhere, to spend any kind of time... was with Michael Jackson." "He loved it... had a 24-hour chef, 24-hour security, 24-hour help, 24-hour kitchen, 24-hour maid service."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mjnewsonline.com/board/archive/index.php/t-7498.html |title=Brando, Jackson of his closest friends Neverland as 2nd home |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=MJNewsOnline.com }}</ref>
], ], ].]]
On ] ], the jury awarded Schaffel $900,000 of the original $3.8 million he sued Jackson for, which Schaffel later reduced to $1.6 million, and finally to $1.4 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13865102/ |title=Michael Jackson ordered to pay $900,000 |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=MSNBC |date=] ] }}</ref> The jury also awarded Jackson $200,000 plus interest of the $660,000 that Jackson claimed he was owed by Schaffel. The trial revealed that Schaffel had been dismissed after Jackson learned of his past work as a director of gay pornography. Schaffel claimed that Jackson "once wanted him to go to Brazil to find boys for him to adopt. He later modified that statement to ''"children"'' to expand Jackson's family."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=entertainment&id=4337380 |title=Split Decision In Michael Jackson Trial |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Jackson's lawyer Thomas Mundell said that he had never heard the allegation during the pre-trial investigation and that "it was an effort to smear Mr Jackson with a remark that could be interpreted to hurt him in light of the case against him last year."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article1168227.ece |title=Jackson sent witness 'to adopt boys in Brazil' |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ], ], a federal judge allowed a $48 million claim against Jackson and one of Jackson's trusts for unpaid fees and breach of contract. All parties were ordered to reappear in court in September.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mjtkop.com/home/modules/news/article.php?storyid=786 |title=News: NY lawsuit against Michael Jackson trust goes ahead |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=Michael Jackson The King of Pop |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ] and ] ], ] aired a special ''Michael Jackson in Ireland'' which showed Jackson and ] of ] in the process of recording Jackson's new album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah2417.shtml |title=Access' Exclusive Visit With Michael Jackson |accessdate=2006-11-12 |format= |work=]'s official website |date=] ] }}</ref>
]

On ] ], Sony officially released the ''Visionary'' box set.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp?selectionId=700406&sms=extsite-sony.com |title=Michael Jackson Visionary...The Video Singles |accessdate=2006-11-14 |format= |work=Sony Music Store }}</ref> He also visited the London office of the Guinness World Records. There, he received eight awards: "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time", "Youngest Vocalist to Top the US Singles Charts" (at the age of 11 as part of the ]), "First Vocalist to Enter the US Singles Chart at Number One" (for "]"), "First Entertainer to Earn More Than 100 million Dollars in a Year", "Highest Paid Entertainer of All Time" ($125 in 1989), "First Entertainer to Sell More Than 100 Million Albums Outside the US", "Most Weeks at the Top of the US Albums Chart" (for the album '']'') and "Most Successful Music Video" (for the music video '']'').<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.news.launch.yahoo.com/dyna/article.html?a=/14112006/344/jackson-receives-world-records.html&e=l_news_dm |title=Jackson receives his World Records |accessdate=2006-11-16 |format= |work=Yahoo! News |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ], ], Michael Jackson received the ], for selling over 100 million albums, at the ]s. This was his second public appearance at an awards show since the trial of 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/10/29/arts/EU_A-E_MUS_Britain_Michael_Jackson.php |title=Michael Jackson to make rare public appearance at World Music Awards in London |accessdate=2006-11-11 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Despite substantial publicity prior to the event,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2638324 |title=Jackson Plans 'Thriller' Performance |accessdate=2006-11-12 |format= |work=ABC News |date=] ] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/jackson%20and%20brown%20to%20thrill%20uk%20audiences_1013551 |title=Jackson and Brown to Thrill UK Audiences |accessdate=2006-11-14 |format= |work=Contact Music |date=] ] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15721456/ |title=Michael Jackson madness hits London |accessdate=2006-11-15 |format= |work=MSNBC |date=] ] }}</ref> he did not perform "Thriller", limiting his performance to "one verse and one chorus" of "We are the World".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2455942,00.html |title=Jackson’s comeback wrecked by stage fright |accessdate=2006-11-16 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> Coverage of the event noted that Jackson "looked uncomfortable at times" and called the appearance "an unhappy return to the London stage."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2006-11-16T022104Z_01_L15525553_RTRUKOC_0_UK-JACKSON.xml&WTmodLoc=NewsArt-C2-NextArticle-1 |title=Michael Jackson's comeback is no thriller |accessdate=2006-11-16 |format= |work=] |date=] ] }}</ref> According to the head of ] for the World Music Awards (Julius Just), the sound was cut due to a noise curfew. Officials at Earl's Court, the arena where the event was held, have said that this was not the case and that they had "accommodated the show and the show's organisers by obtaining an extension to our licence in order to allow the show to run to eleven o'clock."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6155968.stm |title=Jackson fans demand ticket refund |accessdate=2006-11-18 |format= |work=BBC News |date=] ] }}</ref>

On ], ], more than 8000 people including family, friends and fans of ] watched as several artists, including Jackson, paid tribute to the 'Godfather of Soul'.<ref name="jb">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1549061/20061230/brown_james.jhtml |title=James Brown Saluted By Michael Jackson at Public Funeral Service |accessdate=2006-12-31 |format= |work=MTV News |date=] ] }}</ref> ], who was close to Brown, delivered his sermon at the funeral, in which he stated that in the last conversation he had with Brown, he had said that artists like Jackson needed to continue to make positive music for all people.<ref name="jb"/>

==Discography==
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===Studio albums===
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*1971: '']''
*1972: '']''
*1973: '']''
*1975: '']''

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*1979: '']''
*1982: '']''
*1987: '']''
*1991: '']''
*1995: '']''
*1997: '']''
*2001: '']''

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=== Number-one singles ===
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*1972: "]"
*1979: "]"
*1980: "]"
*1983: "]"
*1983: "]"
*1983: "]" (with ])
*1987: "]"
*1987: "]"
*1987: "]"
*1988: "]"
*1988: "]"
*1991: "]"
*1995: "]"

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*1981: "]"
*1983: "]"
*1987: "]"
*1991: "]"
*1995: "]"
*1995: "]"
*1997: "]"
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== Filmography ==
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=== Notable music videos ===
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*1983: "Billie Jean"
*1983: "Beat It"
*1983: "Thriller"
*1987: "Bad"
*1987: "The Way You Make Me Feel"
*1988: "Smooth Criminal"
*1989: "Leave Me Alone"
*1991: "Black or White"
*1992: "Remember the Time"
*1995: "Scream"
*1995: "Earth Song"
*1997: "Blood on the Dance Floor"
*2001: "You Rock My World"

=== Films ===
*1978: '']''
*1986: '']''
*1988: '']''
*1997: '']
*2004: '']'' (])
*2004: '']'' (Cameo appearance)

=== Videos/DVDs ===
*1988: '']''
*1993: '']''
*1995: '']''
*1997: '']''
*2003: '']''
*2004: '']''
*2005: '']''
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=== Television ===
*''The Jacksons TV Show'' was an animated series that first aired on ] ] and last aired on ] ]. It starred ], ], ], Michael, ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/the-jacksons/show/9914/summary.html |title=The Jackson TV Show |accessdate=2006-11-21 |format= |work=] }}</ref>
*'']'', Season 3 Episode 1, "'']''". The episode first aired on ] ]. He was credited as John Jay Smith.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/the-simpsons/stark-raving-dad/episode/1321/summary.html?tag=ep_list;title;0 |title=The Simpson:Stark Raving Dad |accessdate=2006-11-21 |format= |work=TV.com }}</ref>

=== Video games ===
* '']'' is an arcade game that was ported to the ]/Sega Genesis and ] and various ] home computers, including the ], which sported more levels and better graphics.
* '']'' features sampled noises from Jackson and his instrument players who worked for him at the time. Due to his 1993 scandal some songs written by him were removed; however the original game still contains some content from him and his team although Jackson is uncredited. New Sega PC "retro" versions do not contain any of the material from Jackson or his team.
* Space Channel 5 for the ] featured Michael Jackson in the later levels.
* '']'', a ] for the ] and ] also featured Michael Jackson in the later levels.
* '']'' is a fighting game for the ] and ] featuring Michael Jackson as a hidden character.
* '']'' for the ], ], and ] includes two songs by Michael Jackson: "]" and "]".
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==Music samples==

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{{multi-listen_item|filename=MIchael Jackson Beat It.ogg|title="Beat It"|description=from '']'' (1982)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Ben.ogg|title="Ben"|description=from '']'' (1972)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Billie Jean.ogg|title="Billie Jean"|description=from '']'' (1982)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Black Or White.ogg|title="Black or White"|description=from '']'' (1991)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Blood on the Dance Floor.ogg|title="Blood on the Dance Floor"|description=from '']'' (1997)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Dont Stop Til You Get Enough.ogg|title="Don't Stop Til You Get Enough"|description=from '']'' (1979)}}
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{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Jam.ogg|title="Jam"|description=from '']'' (1991)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Man In The Mirror.ogg|title="Man in The Mirror"|description=from '']'' (1987)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson and Rockwell Somebodys Watching Me.ogg|title="Somebody's Watching Me"|description=from ]'s ''Somebody's Watching Me'' (1984)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson Weve Had Enough.ogg|title="We've Had Enough"|description=from '']'' (2004)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson You Are Not Alone.ogg|title="You Are Not Alone"|description=from '']'' (1995)}}
{{multi-listen_item|filename=Michael Jackson You Rock My World.ogg|title="You Rock My World" (2001)|description=from '']'' (2001)}}
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== Further reading ==
* {{cite book |last=Jackson |first=Michael |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Moonwalk |year= ]|publisher=] |location= |id=ISBN 0-434-37042-8 }}
* {{cite book |last=Taraborrelli |first=J. Randy |authorlink=J. Randy Taraborrelli |coauthors= |title=The Magic and the Madness |year=] |publisher=Headline |location= |id=ISBN 1-55972-064-6 }}
* {{cite book |last=Jackson |first=Michael |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Dancing The Dream |year=] |publisher=Doubleday |location= |id=ISBN 0-385-40368-2 }}
* {{cite book |last=Grant |first=Adrian |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Michael Jackson: The Visual Documentary |year=], ], ] and ] |publisher=] |location= |id=ISBN 1-84449-432-2 }}
* {{cite book |last=Noonan |first=Damien |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Michael Jackson |format= Audio book |year= ]|publisher=Carlton Books |location= |id=ISBN 1-85797-587-1 }}
*{{cite book |last=Jackson |first=Michael |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=My World, The Official Photobook, Vol. 1 |year=] |publisher=Triumph International |location= |id=ISBN 0-9768891-1-0 }}

== References ==
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