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view · edit Frequently asked questions Many of these questions arise frequently on the talk page concerning Michael Jackson. To view an explanation to the answer, click the [show] link to the right of the question. Q1: Should the article mention reports that Michael Jackson was Muslim? (No.) A1: No. The article should not mention reports that Michael Jackson was Muslim. Jackson had not publicly spoken about his exact religion in a number of years and only spoke about spirituality in general terms. The specific reports of a conversion ceremony for Jackson have been denied by his New York lawyer Londell McMillan.[1] They were also denied by Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens[2] and Dawud Wharnsby[3] who were allegedly present at the ceremony. The Michael Jackson memorial service did not involve any Islamic rites. Without further details from his family or representatives, it will not be included in the article. Q2: Should the "Jacko" name be mentioned in the lead? (No.) A2: No. The "Jacko" name should not be mentioned in the lead. Past consensus goes against such inclusion. The name is a derogatory term used primarily by US/UK/Australian tabloids. The slogan is discussed in the relevant section of the article. Q3: Should the article mention that Jackson reportedly had cancer/blindness/liver disease/AIDS, etc.? (No.) A3: No. The article should not mention that Jackson reportedly had cancer, blindness, liver disease, AIDS, etc. Until such claims are confirmed by a Jackson representative it will not go in the article at all. These claims are largely fabricated by tabloids. Q4: Should the article mention that Jackson reportedly had a secret child called Omer Bhatti? (No.) A4: No. This claim was denied by Bhatti [4] and only a DNA test would resolve the matter. Q5: Isn't Jackson the seventh child of the Jackson family, not the eighth? (No.) A5: No. Marlon had a twin, Brandon, who died shortly after birth. This makes Michael the eighth child.

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I love the default picture but don't you think it's time to update with a clear picture of it or another 1988 pic from what is considered his prime? 2603:7000:7907:B570:8C7F:8C6F:C16F:5364 (talk) 04:46, 11 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes 66.44.243.19 (talk) 00:36, 9 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This image [5] is only four years earlier. Just cropped it so feel free to make adjustments. What do you all think? 웃OO 02:05, 6 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I find it a bit puzzling that the longest paragraph in the lead is dedicated entirely to baseless allegations, acquittals, settlments and his untimely death. It should be trimmed down so that more of his career accomplishments can be included in the lead instead. After all, many consider this individual the most successful and influential artist of all time. That should be highlighted more than his legal troubles. Instantwatym (talk) 16:56, 10 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure how much you would opt to trim, but keep in mind the lead's other paragraphs discuss accomplishments, and it would feel like whitewashing to get rid of allegations altogether when they did affect his career (and later led to reclusion after being acquitted). The controversy with Conrad Murray was also quite a big deal when he's been blamed for the death by giving excessive amounts of propofol. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 18:05, 10 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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MissGoldLover (talk) 20:25, 13 March 2024 (UTC) Could we add that Michael was born at St Mary Mercy Hospital in Gary (source: Katherine's Book). It hasn't existed since 1995.[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. M.Bitton (talk) 14:56, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can we get another infobox photo? The current one is black and white. I've been thinking of uploading a new photo. Ccole2006 (talk) 03:01, 15 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

thriller sold 100 million records but in this page it is written only 70 million 2409:40E3:69:C437:BCD6:5260:C92:EB22 (talk) 15:07, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done 100M has previously been rejected as a dubious inflation. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 21:05, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The threshold for album sales is the certified amount is at least 30% of the claimed sales. If sales were certified up to 70 million, then it would be reasonable to add back the 100 million. But as of right now since Sony has yet to provide the certifications or means for how they came up with that figure, so even most fans chock it up as inflated Never17 (talk) 22:04, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The worldwide sales for Michael Jackson need to changed from 400 million to 500 million, to reflect the list of best selling artists page. As a consensus was already reached that he was long past the time for the figure to be updated Never17 (talk) 22:06, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done I have recently made some minor improvements to the article, including the update of that figure, as well as fixing some references that lacked the authors' names. Salvabl (talk) 22:10, 19 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Great work as always Never17 (talk) 22:32, 19 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. There are two references to The Mercury News in this article. One is from 1988 and the other from 2010. The name of the newspaper in those years wasn't "The Mercury News", but "The San Jose Mercury News", so its name should be changed in the references. And one title has another error: the abbreviation for the United States should be capitalized. KamilaF89 (talk) 01:04, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It says that Michael topped the list from 2013-2023, but he was placed 3rd in 2021 and 6th in 2022, according to Forbes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/abigailfreeman/2021/10/30/the-highest-paid-dead-celebrities-2021/?sh=237eb8783839

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2022/10/31/the-highest-paid-dead-celebrities-of-2022-a-writer-earns-half-a-billion-from-the-great-beyond/?sh=6f61cae22bb3 206.223.171.76 (talk) 23:12, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

2+ 2A00:23C8:A69E:C301:DC0D:77E0:EAB:BA3D (talk) 13:31, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]