Bio: Michael Jackson (born Michael Joseph Jackson in Gary, IN on August 29, 1958), was a pop superstar and celebrity for four decades. The eighth child out of ten in total, Michael began singing with four of his brothers in 1968. They called themselves The Jackson 5. The group of brothers rose to success very quickly, but in 1971 Michael launched his first-ever solo album Discography — also a success. Throughout his career, Michael released 10 solo albums, and won 13 Grammy Awards. Michael’s music continues to influence generation after generation of new artists.
Best Known For:
Michael Jackson is best known for the Jackson 5, being the “king” of pop music and for his smooth but complicated dances moves, specifically “The Moonwalk.”
Personal Life:
Michael had a very difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson, as a child. Joe has previously admitted to regularly whipping and verbally abusing Michael throughout his childhood, especially during Jackson 5 rehearsals. In the mid 80’s Michael began a physical transformation, starting with lightening his skin color. It has also been reported that Michael went through a series of nose jobs to make it “thinner.” In the 90’s into the 2000’s, Michael was accused of sexually abusing multiple children at his home, an amusement park he called Neverland. However, Michael was never found guilty of any abuse charges. Michael was the father to three children: Paris-Michael Katherine, Michael Joseph Jr., and Prince Michael Jackson II. Michael was found dead in his home on June 25, 2009, and his death was later ruled a homicide. His personal doctor, Conrad Murray, was later found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for prescribing Michael with too many different medications.
Miley Cyrus looked like she was giving a sartorial nod to Michael Jackson with her Friday night dinner look in NYC. Her outfit mirrored the late King of Pop’s iconic red jacket, shades and black hat combo.
At 18 years old, Blanket Jackson is officially driving. The youngest son of Michael Jackson was photographed behind the wheel in Calabasas on Sept. 27.
Jane Fonda and Michael Jackson were once close enough friends that they platonic sleepovers and skinny dipping sessions, the actress revealed on ‘WWHL’!
More than a decade after Michael Jackson’s tragic death, his eldest son, Prince Michael Jackson Jr., admitted he’s glad to share such a ‘powerful’ name and ‘legacy’ with his iconic father.
Janet Jackson took to her social media accounts to remember her late brother Michael Jackson on his birthday with a special message that showed her love for him.
Michael Jackson’s youngest son, Blanket, who is rarely seen in public, was spotted sitting in a car while ordering food at a Chick-fil-A in the Los Angeles area and he’s definitely no longer the little boy we remember!
As Paris Jackson begins her music career, the daughter of the Michael Jackson revealed how ‘supportive’ he was when he was alive, and how he was always encouraging her to ‘do what makes you happy.’