Michael Jackson turned the one artist to land Prime 10 hits throughout six many years after “Thriller” returned to the Billboard Sizzling 100.

Michael Jackson moonwalked into music historical past once more as “Thriller” surged again into the Billboard Sizzling 100’s Prime 10, making him the primary artist to notch Prime 10 hits in six totally different many years.

The Halloween-fueled return of the 1982 basic, which jumped from No. 32 to No. 10, pushed the late Michael Jackson previous crooner Andy Williams, who held a five-decade Prime 10 streak earlier than his demise in 2012. In response to Luminate, “Thriller” racked up 14 million streams this previous week alone.

Initially peaking at No. 4 greater than 40 years in the past, “Thriller” has confirmed to be greater than a seasonal favourite; it’s a generational anthem. This newest chart entry marks Jackson’s thirtieth Prime 10 hit on the Sizzling 100, a listing that features 13 No. 1 singles. His solo Prime 10 journey started in November 1971 with “Obtained to Be There.”

Earlier than this week, Jackson’s most up-to-date Prime 10 exhibiting got here in 2018 when he was featured on Drake’s “Don’t Matter to Me.”

The renewed highlight on Jackson’s catalog arrives as buzz builds round Michael, the upcoming biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua. The movie, slated to hit theaters April 24, 2026, guarantees to discover the life, rise and legacy of the person often called the King of Pop.

In response to the movie’s official synopsis, it “explores the worldwide famous person’s journey to turning into the King of Pop, providing an intimate take a look at the life and enduring legacy of probably the most influential and trailblazing artists the world has ever recognized.”

Jackson’s posthumous chart milestone not solely cements his enduring affect but additionally units a brand new benchmark in pop music historical past.

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