The story behind the Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury duet that never happened has more llamas than you'd expect.

From the first batch of new episodes, the show features songs by Michael Jackson (a 1972 cover of “Rockin’ Robin”), ABBA, the Psychedelic Furs,Tiffany and more. Volume 2 of both the show and the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Few writers or directors have delivered as many twisty thrillers as M. Night Shyamalan has over the years, but one of his movies that’s nearly 10 years old just got a disappointing streaming update.

"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 ...

Because of a Halloween boost, "Thriller" helps Jackson hit some major chart milestones. Once again, Taylor Swift tops this week's Billboard albums and singles charts. Elsewhere, two holidays collide, ...

Before the streaming era, holidays rarely had much of an impact on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. You'd see an occasional novelty hit here and there, but generally speaking, the Hot 100 in ...

*Michael Jackson has secured a historic Billboard achievement that remains unmatched by any other performer. The iconic song “Thriller” climbed from the 32nd position to number 10 on the Billboard Hot ...