You watch a 14-minute music video and suddenly the way music appears on television feels different forever. The debut of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" on MTV in 1983 fused cinematic storytelling, ...

On Feb. 26, 1983, a genre-blending album quietly reached No. 1 on the U.S. charts—and then refused to let go. Thriller, the groundbreaking release from Michael Jackson, didn't just dominate sales; it ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Decades after its release — and domination of other Billboard charts — Michael Jackson's ...

Michael Jackson blocks himself from new No. 1s on several Billboard charts as both Thriller and "Billie Jean" hold atop ...

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Former Playmate and music video vixen Ola Ray played every young girl’s dream role when she starred in the iconic “Thriller” music video as Michael Jackson’s love interest. Fans certainly couldn’t ...