First of all a belated 3rd death anniversary to our beloved King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Thank him for his major contributions in music and dance.
Sorry for the late post. But i still managed to came up with some awesome questions for our viewers and followers.
How much do you really know about the King of Pop?
Here’s a little trivia for you to know if you really know the King of Pop.
1. Eddie Murphy, Iman and Magic Johnson appeared in which of Jackson’s music videos?
2. Who directed Jackson’s video for “Bad”?
3. In 2000, Jackson was listed in the book of Guinness World Records for his support of how many charities?
4. In 1996, the Anti-Defamation League issued a press release charging Jackson with anti-Semitism regarding the lyrics of what song?
5. What was the name of Jackson’s first autobiography?
6. How much did Jackson pay for Neverland Ranch when he purchased it in 1988?
7. How much did Jackson pay for The Beatles’ back catalogue?
8. What was the name of Jackson’s pet chimpanzee?
9. Pepsi settled a lawsuit with Jackson after his 1984 injury while filming a commercial for them for how much money?
10. Jackson co-wrote the charity single “We Are the World” with what other artist?
11. Thriller remained in the top ten of the Billboard 200 for how many consecutive weeks?
12. When did Jackson have his first rhiniopolasty surgery?
13. Jackson played what character in the 1978 film musical, The Wiz?
14. The Jackson 5 won a major local talent show in 1966 with a rendition of what soul classic?
15. How many Jackson children were there? Can you name them?
16. Jackson first spoke openly about his childhood abuse with what interviewer?
17. Michael Jackson is recognized as popularizing what dance step?
Answers:
1. “Remember the Time”
2. Martin Scorcese
3. 39 — more than any other entertainer or personality.
4. “They Don’t Care About Us” from HIStory (The lyrics included “Jew me, sue me”, and “Kick me, kike me”)
5. Moon Walk
6. $17 million
7. $47.5 million
8. Bubbles
9. $1.5 million
10. Lionel Richie
11. 80
12. In 1979 after breaking his nose during a complex dance routine.
13. Scarecrow
14. James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good)
15. Nine — Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy, Janet — and Michael.
16. Oprah Winfrey, in 1993.
17. The moonwalk
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