The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-jackson/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michael Jackson | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-jackson/ 32 32 Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul Walter Yetnikoff https://www.timesofisrael.com/michael-jackson-biopic-revives-legend-of-jewish-music-mogul-walter-yetnikoff/ Sat, 09 May 2026 15:53:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819737 Film touts CBS Records chief’s purported role in pressuring MTV to air 'Billie Jean,' which Jackson's estate credits for 'opening the floodgates for his extraordinary success and a whole generation of black artists'

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]]> Redacted Epstein file release falls short of expectations, sparks criticism https://www.timesofisrael.com/redacted-epstein-file-release-falls-short-of-expectations-sparks-criticism/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:28:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716277 Initial release includes mostly photos, including many with Clinton, but lots of the files are blacked out or missing, leading victims and lawmakers to demand full set of documents

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]]> US releases files from Epstein probe, though many records remain heavily redacted https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-releases-files-from-epstein-probe-though-many-records-remain-heavily-redacted/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:02:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716180 Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger among famous faces appearing in newly published photos; Democrats say release falls short of what is legally required

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]]> Music titan Quincy Jones, who produced defining hits of 20th century, dies at 91 https://www.timesofisrael.com/music-titan-quincy-jones-who-produced-defining-hits-of-20th-century-dies-at-91/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:28:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3411333 Jones collaborated with range of artists, from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra; married Jewish actress Peggy Lipton, daughter Rashida starred in 'The Office' and 'Parks and Rec'

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]]> Croatian cellists to bring pop hits, soundtracks to Tel Aviv stage https://www.timesofisrael.com/croatian-cellists-to-bring-pop-hits-soundtracks-to-tel-aviv-stage/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:45:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2818727 2Cellos, musical duo of Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser, will perform their set of covers spanning Michael Jackson, TV theme music and more

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]]> Canadian crooner Paul Anka books Caesarea for July 18 concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-crooner-paul-anka-books-caesarea-for-july-18-concert/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:35:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2735238 The 80-year-old singer who collaborated with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson returns to Israel

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]]> Walter Yetnikoff, schmoozy brawler who headed CBS Records, dies at 87 https://www.timesofisrael.com/walter-yetnikoff-schmoozy-brawler-who-headed-cbs-records-dies-at-87/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:40:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2597688 Jewish lawyer turned media kingpin found success with megastars such as Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen, but earned reputation for volatile, churlish attitude

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]]> From Hitler to Michael Jackson, unlikely names for Nobel Peace Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-hitler-to-michael-jackson-unlikely-names-for-nobel-peace-prize/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:21:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2160020 Nominations for the coveted prize have included some choices -- from the Führer to the 'King of Pop' -- that, to say the least, have seemed unlikely and outright bizarre

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]]> In about-face, Virginia governor denies appearing in racist photo https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-about-face-virginia-governor-denies-appearing-in-racist-photo/ Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:01:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2011147 Ralph Northam resists calls to step down, admits to wearing blackface while dressing up as Michael Jackson on another occasion

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]]> Michael Jackson returns posthumously on Drake album https://www.timesofisrael.com/michael-jackson-returns-posthumously-on-drake-album/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:27:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1880038 King of Pop credited as co-artist for track on Canadian Jewish hip-hop star's fifth album 'Scorpion'

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