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Michael Jackson Fans Attempt Another "Thriller" World Record

By Christina Lee on 4:20 PM on October 19, 2009

Just months after setting a record in Mexico City, Michael Jackson fans hope to break yet another world record inspired by the king of pop’s most famous group-dance routine....  read more

Found in: Music, News

Thriller Nears Top-Selling Album Of All Time Status

By Walton Murphy on 7:40 AM on July 21, 2009

Since his June 25 death, Michael Jackson has seen a spike not only in record sales but pretty much anything he's ever been affiliated with....  read more

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Musical version of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the works

By Natasha Richardson on 2:08 PM on January 28, 2009

Michael Jackson's 1983 music video for "Thriller" is heading to the stage....  read more

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Hideout Block Party, Day Two: The New Pornographers, Michael Jackson Tribute and more

By Althea Legaspi, photos by Lizz Kannenberg (New Pornographers) and Althea Legaspi (all others) on 2:29 PM on September 23, 2008

[Above: The New Pornographers.] Ahhh, the CTA. Gotta love those delays and train station closings, right? The two-hour travel time to Hideout prevented the chance to see The Uglysuit and those that played before them, but nothing cools off an angry commuter like some free watermelon and a playful game of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes with Tim Fite on a lovely Sunday. His lively hip-hop performance was one of the weekend's many kid-friendly offerings, which also included crafts, a Wee Hairy Beasties performance and a puppet show whose theater was rigged to a bike....  read more

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Jackson's Thriller added to National Recording Registry

By Christina Hansen on 11:17 AM on May 16, 2008

Michael Jackson’s iconic album Thriller was one of 25 recorded works added to the National Recording Registry on Wednesday.   The National Recording Preservation Act was passed in 2000 to ensure that “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant” works were preserved for future generations. Each year, the Library of Congress chooses 25 works to add to the collection based on nominations by the public and consultations with the National Recordings Preservation Board....  read more

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