Sony Music Seeks Removal of 260,000+ AI Deepfake Tracks, Including Michael Jackson Imitations
Sony Music says it has now asked digital platforms to take down more than 260,000 AI-generated tracks that imitate its artists, and Michael Jackson is among the names on the list. The figure, reported by the Financial Times on October 5, covers requests through the end of September and is nearly double what the company disclosed six months earlier.
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Hits 520 Weeks on Billboard Top Album Sales Chart
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has now logged 520 weeks on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, a total that works out to a decade’s worth of weekly chart appearances. The milestone, reported by Forbes on September 25, comes after the album sold more than 8,000 copies in the latest tracking period.
Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ Reissue Ends Michael Jackson’s 17-Week Run Atop R&B Chart
Michael Jackson’s 17-week reign at Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart has come to an end. Beyoncé’s 20th-anniversary reissue of B’Day debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 19, pushing Thriller out of the top spot after a run that stretched across most of the year.
Steve Lukather Recalls Laughing at Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Vocal Line
Steve Lukather has told the story of his “Thriller” sessions plenty of times over the years, but a recent interview with Guitar Player brought fresh attention to one particular moment: the Toto guitarist cracking up in the studio when he first heard Michael Jackson deliver one specific line.
Sony Reissues Four Out-of-Print Michael Jackson Vinyl Editions in October
Michael Jackson vinyl collectors are getting a break from paying inflated resale prices this month.
Michael Jackson’s Music Continues UK Chart Dominance Following “Michael” Biopic
Michael Jackson’s music is still moving in extraordinary numbers on the UK charts, months after the release of his biopic “Michael” set off a wave of renewed interest in his catalog.
“Invincible” Gets 25th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue for National Album Day 2026
Michael Jackson’s “Invincible,” his tenth and final studio album, is getting a new vinyl pressing to mark its 25th anniversary
