Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson's Performance
during the 1993 Super Bowl half-time show drew the largest TV audience in American history.
Michael Jackson Appeared
on a postage stamp in the Virgin Islands in the mid-1980s after locals voted him the superstar they'd most like to honor.
Michael Jackson Provided a Voiceover
on The Simpsons - but it remained a secret for 12 years. He voiced a character in a mental institution in the Stark Raving Dad episode, which aired in 1991, but, because of a contractual problem, Jackson had to be credited as John Jay Smith. His contribution to the classic cartoon series remained a rumour among fans until The Simpsons creator Matt Groening confirmed it really was Jackson when the episode was released on DVD in 2003.
The Scream Video
Michael Jackson made with his sister Janet is the most expensive video ever made, costing more than $7 million.
Michael Jackson Was Inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Jackson 5 on May 6, 1997. He was inducted as a solo artist on March 19, 2001.
Michael Jackson's Total Lifetime Earnings
from royalties, solo recordings and music videos, revenue from concerts and endorsements have been estimated at $500 million.