The iconic song was the second single released from Thriller, Jackson's highly acclaimed sixth studio album. When it debuted on January 22, 1983, it quickly climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and ...

For several weeks, Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" has been blocked from No. 1 on Billboard's R&B Digital Song Sales chart — now by several smashes.

The new biopic occupies seven of the 10 positions on the May 2026 tally.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. This time around, Jackson's "Billie Jean" dances to new peak ...

After decades of public speculation about "Billie Jean," Le Naj Garrison shares the heartbreaking reality of growing up with ...