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Michael Jackson’s music streams explode globally after biopic success

ARY News · May 16, 2026, 9:59 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The renewed frenzy around Jackson’s catalogue pushed him to No 1 on Spotify’s global daily artist rankings for the first time, surpassing current streaming giant Bad Bunny.
  • At the same time, 16 Jackson songs entered Spotify’s global rankings, including classics such as ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Beat It’ and ‘You Rock My World’, signalling a broad resurgence of interest across generations.
  • The revival has also shaken Billboard charts in the United States.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Michael Jackson climbed the rating charts in the global music industry, with the late pop icon reclaiming top chart positions and breaking streaming records following the massive success of his biographical film ‘Michael’.

The renewed frenzy around Jackson’s catalogue pushed him to No 1 on Spotify’s global daily artist rankings for the first time, surpassing current streaming giant Bad Bunny. The achievement underlined the enduring influence of the singer nearly 17 years after his death.

At the same time, 16 Jackson songs entered Spotify’s global rankings, including classics such as ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Beat It’ and ‘You Rock My World’, signalling a broad resurgence of interest across generations.

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