Death of Michael Jackson

==Public reaction==

===Media and Internet coverage===
[[File:Mjackson-apache-load-spike.png|thumb|250px|[[Wikipedia]] spikes at 15:00 hrs in Los Angeles, June 25.|alt=]]
Jackson's death was first reported by the Los Angeles-based celebrity news website [[TMZ]]. Doctors at [[Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center]] pronounced Jackson dead at 2:26 p.m., and TMZ announced the death 18 minutes later.<ref name=Rayner/> The ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' confirmed the report at 2:51 p.m. PDT (5:51 p.m. EDT).<ref name="Rawlinson">Rawlinson, Linnie and Nick Hunt. [http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/26/michael.jackson.internet/index.html Jackson Dies, almost takes Internet With Him] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091121063551/http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/26/michael.jackson.internet/index.html |date=November 21, 2009 }}, CNN, June 27, 2009.</ref> The news spread quickly online, causing websites to slow down and [[Crash (computing)|crash]] from user overload. TMZ and the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' suffered outages.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jackson dies, almost takes Internet with him|date=June 26, 2009|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/26/michael.jackson.internet/|last2=Hunt|first2=Nick|first1=Linnie|last1=Rawlinson|agency=CNN|access-date=March 16, 2013|archive-date=October 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022125418/http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/26/michael.jackson.internet/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Google]] initially believed that the millions of search requests meant their [[Google Search|search engine]] was under a [[Distributed denial-of-service attack|DDoS attack]], and blocked searches related to Michael Jackson for 30 minutes. [[Twitter]] reported a crash, as did [[Wikipedia]] at 3:15 p.m. PDT (22:15 UTC).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8120324.stm|title=Web slows after Jackson's death|last=Shiels|first=Maggie|date=June 26, 2009|work=BBC News Online|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-date=October 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026163258/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8120324.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] reported nearly a million visitors to Jackson's biography within one hour, probably the most visitors in a one-hour period to any article in Wikipedia's history up to that point.<ref>Phoebe. "[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2009-06-29/News and notes|The King of Pop vs. Wikipedia]]", ''The Wikipedia Signpost'', June 29, 2009; see [https://web.archive.org/web/20160125002320/http://stats.grok.se/en/200906/Michael_Jackson October 2009 stats]</ref> [[AOL Instant Messenger]] collapsed for 40 minutes.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0627/p25s09-usgn.html|title=Outpouring over Michael Jackson unlike anything since Princess Di|last=Wood|first=Daniel B.|date=June 27, 2009|newspaper=[[The Christian Science Monitor]]|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922195855/https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2009/0627/p25s09-usgn.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Around 15 percent of Twitter posts (5,000 [[wikt:tweet#Noun|tweets]] per minute) mentioned Jackson after the news broke,<ref name="crash2">{{cite news|url=https://vancouversun.com/Entertainment/Internet+stretched+limit+fans+flock+Michael+Jackson+news/1736311/story.html|title=Internet stretched to limit as fans flock for Michael Jackson news|last=Skok|first=David|date=June 26, 2009|newspaper=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|archive-date=July 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090703075357/http://www.vancouversun.com/Entertainment/Internet+stretched+limit+fans+flock+Michael+Jackson+news/1736311/story.html}}</ref><ref name="Wortham2">{{cite news|url=http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-tops-the-charts-on-twitter/|title=Michael Jackson Tops the Charts on Twitter|last=Wortham|first=Jenna|date=June 25, 2009|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-date=May 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509013112/http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-tops-the-charts-on-twitter/|url-status=live}}</ref> compared to the 5 percent recalled as having mentioned the [[Iranian presidential election, 2009|Iranian elections]] or the [[2009 flu pandemic|flu pandemic]] that had made headlines earlier in the year.<ref name="Wortham2" /> Overall, [[web traffic]] ranged from 11 percent to at least 20 percent higher than normal.<ref name="crash2" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10273854-93.html|title=Debate: Can the Internet handle big breaking news?|last1=Krazit|first1=Tom|date=June 26, 2009|work=[[CNET]]|last2=McCullagh|first2=Declan|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-date=August 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823224724/http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10273854-93.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[MTV]] and [[BET]] aired [[Marathon (media)|marathons]] of Jackson's music videos.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/the-michael-jackson-channel/|title=MTV's Jackson Marathon|last=Dtelter|first=Brian|date=June 26, 2009|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019173151/https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/the-michael-jackson-channel/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Specials about Jackson aired on multiple television stations around the world. The British soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' added a last-minute scene to the June 26 episode, in which the character [[Denise Fox|Denise Johnson]] discussed the news with [[Patrick Trueman]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jacko news spreads to Eastenders|date=June 28, 2009|work=[[MSN|MSN Entertainment]]}}</ref> Magazines including ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' published commemorative editions.<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20287787_20288156,00.html "Time Magazine to Publish Special Jackson Issue"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018223826/http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20287787_20288156,00.html |date=October 18, 2012 }}, ''People'', June 27, 2009.</ref> A scene that had featured Jackson's sister La Toya was cut from the film ''[[Brüno]]'' out of respect toward Jackson's family.<ref>Hill, Catey. [http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/06/26/2009-06-26_scene_with_michael_jackson_and_laytoya_jackson_cut_from_sacha_baron_cohens_bruno.html Scene with Michael Jackson, LaToya Jackson cut from Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721195319/http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/06/26/2009-06-26_scene_with_michael_jackson_and_laytoya_jackson_cut_from_sacha_baron_cohens_bruno.html |date=July 21, 2009 }}, ''New York Daily News'', June 26, 2009.</ref>

According to an analysis released by the [[Global Language Monitor]] (GLM), 72 hours after his death, Jackson became the ninth-most-covered news item in global print and electronic media. For the Internet and social media, Jackson was number two, behind the [[Election of Barack Obama|election of President Barack Obama]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.languagemonitor.com/news/death-of-michael-jackson |title=Michael Jackson Now One of Top Stories of 21st century |work=The Global Language Monitor |date=June 29, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023034200/https://languagemonitor.com/global-english/death-of-michael-jackson/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Commentators discussed Jackson's work and his "profoundly tragic figure".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://worldmeets.us/folha000020.shtml |title=Neverland Was Never Forever |author=João Pereira Coutinho |date=June 30, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021175650/https://worldmeets.us/folha000020.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>  ''Le Figaro'' columnist Yann Moix said that although Jackson, like his [[Moonwalk (dance)|moonwalk dance move]], lived life in reverse, the world at his death shed "identical and universal tears".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://worldmeets.us/lefigaro0000280.shtml |title=Michael Jackson: A Man Who Lived His Life in Reverse |work=World Meets |first=Yann |last=Moix |date=June 30, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018220249/https://worldmeets.us/lefigaro0000280.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>

A [[Pew Research Center]] survey found that two-thirds of Americans believed the coverage of Jackson's death was excessive, while 3 percent felt it was insufficient.<ref>"Most Americans believe Jackson coverage excessive" [[Pew Research Center]] July 2, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2010.</ref> In the UK, the [[BBC]] received over 700 complaints from viewers who thought his death dominated the news.<ref>Khan, Urmee. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5713187/BBC-gets-over-700-complaints-about-wall-to-wall-coverage.html BBC gets over 700 complaints about 'wall-to-wall' coverage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211341/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5713187/BBC-gets-over-700-complaints-about-wall-to-wall-coverage.html |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''The Daily Telegraph'', July 1, 2009.</ref> On June 29, [[Conservatism in the United States|American conservative]] commentator [[Rush Limbaugh]] said the coverage was a "horrible disgrace" and lent his support to activist-ministers Jesse Jackson and [[Al Sharpton]], who were fighting to stem the press' speculation about what caused the death.<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_062909/content/01125107.guest.html El Rushbo Supports Justice Brothers in Case of Media v. Michael Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702032137/http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_062909/content/01125107.guest.html |date=July 2, 2009 }}, ''Rushlimbaugh.com'', June 29, 2009.</ref> Other conservatives, including commentator [[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]]<ref>{{cite news |title=O'Reilly provokes outrage with Jackson rant |work=[[Yahoo|Yahoo News]] |date=July 2009}}</ref> and Congressman [[Peter T. King]],<ref>[http://www.nypolitics.com/2009/07/06/congressman-peter-king-michael-jackson-is-a-pedophile-child-molester/ Congressman Peter King: Michael Jackson is a "Pedophile" "Child Molester" Video] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141419/http://www.nypolitics.com/2009/07/06/congressman-peter-king-michael-jackson-is-a-pedophile-child-molester/ |date=January 22, 2022 }}, ''NYPolitics'', accessed August 19, 2009</ref> also disapproved the receiving of the media attention about Jackson's death. Meanwhile, [[Hugo Chávez]], the [[President of Venezuela]], called the pop star's death some "lamentable news",<ref name = "AP_Chavez">[[Associated Press]] (June 26, 2009). [https://archive.today/20130104015416/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31561046/ "Fans around the world mourn Michael Jackson"]. ''[[MSNBC]]''. Retrieved April 6, 2010.</ref> but criticized [[CNN]] for covering the death more heavily than the [[2009 Honduran coup d'état|Honduran coup d'état]].<ref name = "El_Universal">''El Universal'', Mexico [http://worldmeets.us/eluniversal000038.shtml "Hugo Chavez Scolds CNN for Coverage of Michael Jackson's Death"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211345/https://worldmeets.us/eluniversal000038.shtml |date=July 10, 2022 }}</ref><ref name = "AP_Chavez"/>

In 2009, Jackson's family paid social media marketing company uSocial.net to increase the numbers of followers on Jackson's Twitter profile.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Michael-Jacksons-Family-Planned-To-Pay-Hundreds-Of-Pounds-To-Get-People-To-Follow-Him-On-Twitter/Article/200908215357578?lpos=Business_Article_Body_Copy_Region_0 |title=Jacko Twitter Followers 'Bought For Cash' |work=[[Sky News]] |date=August 10, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090814165541/http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Michael-Jacksons-Family-Planned-To-Pay-Hundreds-Of-Pounds-To-Get-People-To-Follow-Him-On-Twitter/Article/200908215357578?lpos=Business_Article_Body_Copy_Region_0 |archive-date=August 14, 2009 |df=mdy }}</ref> According to the ''[[New York Daily News]]'', uSocial was contracted to deliver 25,000 followers to the account.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/tech_guide/2009/08/10/2009-08-10_usocial_claims_to_have_worked_with_michael_jacksons_family_to_secure_over_25000_.html|title=Marketing firm uSocial claims it helped Michael Jackson's family buy over 25,000 Twitter followers|work=New York Daily News|access-date=November 27, 2015|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018230213/https://www.nydailynews.com/tech_guide/2009/08/10/2009-08-10_usocial_claims_to_have_worked_with_michael_jacksons_family_to_secure_over_25000_.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Grief===
[[File:Michael Jackson star6272009.JPG|thumb|150px|alt=The floor on an area on the ground is covered with flowers, cards and balloons. The area is closed off with metal barricades. |Jackson's star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] became a focal point for public grief.]]
News of Jackson's death triggered an outpouring of grief around the world. Fans gathered outside the UCLA Medical Center, [[Neverland Ranch]], his [[Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California|Holmby Hills]] home, the [[Hayvenhurst]] Jackson family home in Encino, the [[Apollo Theater]] in New York, and at [[Hitsville U.S.A.]], the old [[Motown]] headquarters in Detroit where Jackson's career began, now the Motown Museum. Streets around the hospital were blocked off.<ref name=Coleman>Coleman, Mark. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5645517/Michael-Jackson-is-dead-fans-mourn-outside-hospital.html Michael Jackson is dead: fans mourn outside hospital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211436/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5645517/Michael-Jackson-is-dead-fans-mourn-outside-hospital.html |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''The Daily Telegraph'', June 26, 2009.</ref> A small crowd, including the city's mayor, gathered outside Jackson's childhood home in [[Gary, Indiana|Gary]], where the flag on city hall was flown at [[half-staff]] in his honor.<ref>Keagle, Lauri Harvey. [http://nwitimes.com/news/local/article_09dde006-1899-5b27-9f38-b190d4c7a64e.html Fans paying respects to King of Pop at boyhood home] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211344/https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_09dde006-1899-5b27-9f38-b190d4c7a64e.html |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''[[The Times of Northwest Indiana]]'', June 26, 2009.</ref> Fans in Hollywood initially gathered around the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame|Walk of Fame]] star of [[Michael Jackson (radio commentator)|another Michael Jackson]], as they were unable to access Jackson's star, which had been temporarily covered by equipment in place for the ''[[Brüno]]'' film premiere.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/michael-jackson-7.html Michael Jackson's death: Fans gather at wrong Hollywood star] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104114008/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/michael-jackson-7.html |date=November 4, 2012 }}, ''Los Angeles Times'', June 26, 2009.</ref> Grieving fans and memorial tributes relocated from the talk radio host's star the next day.<ref>Behrens, Zach. [http://laist.com/2009/06/26/crowds_gather_around_michael_jackso.php Crowds Gather Around Michael Jackson's Star After Bruno Premiere] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090629071126/http://laist.com/2009/06/26/crowds_gather_around_michael_jackso.php |date=June 29, 2009 }}, ''Hollywood LAist'', June 26, 2009.</ref>

From [[Odessa]]<ref>[http://photo.unian.net/eng/themes/13467 In Odessa honoured memory of Michael Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505085559/https://photo.unian.net/eng/themes/13467 |date=May 5, 2019 }}, [[UNIAN]] (June 29, 2009)</ref> to [[Brussels]],<ref>{{in lang|nl}} [http://www.gva.be/nieuws/media-en-cultuur/video/extern-hulde-aan-michael-jackson-in-brussel.aspx Hulde aan Michael Jackson in Brussel] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708122435/http://www.gva.be/nieuws/media-en-cultuur/video/extern-hulde-aan-michael-jackson-in-brussel.aspx |date=July 8, 2009 }}, [[Gazet van Antwerpen]] (July 7, 2009)</ref> and beyond, fans held their own memorial gatherings. U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] sent a letter of condolence to the Jackson family,<ref name=GumbelJune28/> and the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] observed a [[moment of silence]].<ref>Gavin, Patrick. [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/24260.html Congress pauses for Michael Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811001337/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/24260.html |date=August 11, 2015 }}, ''The Politico'', June 26, 2009.</ref> Obama later stated that Jackson "will go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/07/02/1985306.aspx |title=Obama On Michael Jackson's Death |first=Mark |last=Murray |work=MSNBC |date=July 2, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705073504/http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/07/02/1985306.aspx |archive-date=July 5, 2009 |df=mdy }}</ref> Former South African President [[Nelson Mandela]] said that Jackson's loss would be felt worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/51594/Nelson-Mandela-%27Michael-Jackson-Was-Part-Of-Our-Family%27|title=Nelson Mandela: 'Michael Jackson Was Part Of Our Family'|first=Jason|last=Gregory|work=gigwise.com|access-date=November 27, 2015|archive-date=October 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021173222/https://gigwise.com/news/51594/Nelson-Mandela-%27Michael-Jackson-Was-Part-Of-Our-Family%27|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Image:Neverland-ranch-memorial.jpg|thumb|left|250px|alt=A group of people standing outside a gated area. There are trees, bushes, and grassed areas. A majority of the area the people and in are shadowed by the trees by the gate. |Fans visiting the makeshift memorial set up outside the Neverland Ranch entrance shortly after Jackson's death]]

In Japan, Internal Affairs and Communications Minister [[Tsutomu Sato (politician)|Tsutomu Sato]] told reporters, "I feel sad as I had watched him since he was a member of Jackson Five [<nowiki/>''[[sic]]'']." Defense Minister [[Yasukazu Hamada]] credited him with building a generation with his music.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090628001342/http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1907367,00.html Big In Japan: Tokyo Mourns Jackson's Death], ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'', June 26, 2009</ref> Health Minister [[Yōichi Masuzoe]] called the death an "extremely tragic loss".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/WireStory?id=7939257&page=1 |title=Michael Jackson Had Loyal, Generous Fans in Japan |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ABC News |date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215909/https://abcnews.go.com/International/WireStory?id=7939257&page=1 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the United Kingdom, [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]] [[Gordon Brown]]'s spokesperson said: "This is very sad news for the millions of Michael Jackson fans in Britain and around the world." [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)|opposition leader]] [[David Cameron]] said: "I know Michael Jackson's fans in Britain and around the world will be sad today. Despite the controversies, he was a legendary entertainer."

Russian fans gathered outside the [[Embassy of the United States, Moscow|U.S. Embassy in Moscow]] to mourn.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://worldmeets.us/novosti000069.shtml |title=Russian Fans of Michael Jackson Still Devastated |work=WorldMeetsUs |first=Yekaterina |last=Blinova |date=June 28, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019172612/https://worldmeets.us/novosti000069.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> French Minister of Culture [[Frédéric Mitterrand]], said, "We all have a Michael Jackson within."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://worldmeets.us/lefigaro0000279.shtml |title=Jackson: The Tragic 'Genetically Modified' Icon of Globalization |first=Alexis |last=Griffiths |work=WorldMeetsUs |date=June 27, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022012656/https://worldmeets.us/lefigaro0000279.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Elizabeth Taylor]], a long-time friend, said that she could not imagine life without him.<ref name=TaylorJune26>[http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/elizabeth-taylor-i-loved-michael-with-all-my-soul-2009266 Elizabeth Taylor: "I Loved Michael With All My Soul"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511230637/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/elizabeth-taylor-i-loved-michael-with-all-my-soul-2009266 |date=May 11, 2011 }}, ''[[Us Weekly]]'', June 26, 2009.</ref> [[Liza Minnelli]] told CBS, "When the autopsy comes, all hell's going to break loose, so thank God we're celebrating him now."<ref name=GumbelJune27>Gumbel, Andrew. [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jun/26/michael-jackson-drugs-doctor-missing Police focus on doctor who was with Michael Jackson as he died] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211343/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jun/26/michael-jackson-drugs-doctor-missing |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''The Guardian'', June 27, 2009.</ref> His sister La Toya stated that his daughter said he was being overworked. La Toya was quoted as saying, "She said, 'No, you don't understand. They kept working him and Daddy didn't want that, but they worked him constantly'. I felt so bad."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/michael-jacksons-daughter-reveals-death-fears/story-e6frexl9-1225781690322 |title=Michael Jackson's daughter reveals death fears |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |date=October 2, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215909/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/michael-jacksons-daughter-reveals-death-fears/story-e6frexl9-1225781690322 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Tributes===
[[File:Sticky-holiday-MJ-tribute.jpg|left|thumb|210px|alt=A group of males and a female performing on stage in front of a crowd of people. A male is shown blowing a kiss to the audience while wearing a white glove in his right hand and a white shirt with black pants and a jacket. An African American male wearing a white and dark gray shirt is shown in a crouched-down position. The female is waving her hands in the air while wearing black fingerless gloves with a black shirt and pink shorts. There are also two other African American males in the background making hand gestures. Behind the people on the stage, there is a screen that shows a black and white photo. |During the second leg of Madonna's [[Sticky & Sweet Tour]] in July 2009, she and a Jackson impersonator performed a medley of Jackson's songs while photos of Jackson's were shown on a screen behind them.]]

==== Local ====
On June 30, 2009, [[U2]] while performing their first show of the [[U2 360 tour]] in Barcelona dedicated the song "[[Angel of Harlem]]" to Jackson. U2 vocalist [[Bono]] sang verses from "[[Man in the Mirror]]" and "[[Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough]]" at the end of the song. On July 10, 2009, six thousand fans attended a musical tribute in Jackson's hometown of [[Gary, Indiana]]. Local performers staged a medley of his songs, and mayor [[Rudolph M. Clay]] unveiled a seven-foot memorial to him. [[Jesse Jackson]] addressed the crowd, stating, "This is where Michael learned to dance, where he learned to sing, where he learned to sacrifice."<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5803369/Michael-Jackson-thousands-pay-tribute-at-birthplace-memorial.html Michael Jackson: thousands pay tribute at birthplace memorial] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211342/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5803369/Michael-Jackson-thousands-pay-tribute-at-birthplace-memorial.html |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''The Daily Telegraph'', retrieved on July 11, 2009</ref> The day after Jackson's death, rapper [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] released a tribute song, "[[Better on the Other Side]]", produced by [[DJ Khalil]] and featuring vocals by [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Chris Brown (American singer)|Chris Brown]], [[Polow da Don]], [[Mario Winans]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], and [[Boyz II Men]].<ref>Gamble, Ronnie. [http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/06/26/the-game-gets-assist-from-chris-brown-diddy-for-michael-jackson-tribute/ The Game Gets Assist From Chris Brown, Diddy For Michael Jackson Tribute] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211344/https://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/06/26/the-game-gets-assist-from-chris-brown-diddy-for-michael-jackson-tribute/ |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''BallerStatus'', June 26, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.</ref> A variety of other artists recorded tributes, including [[50 Cent]],<ref>Reid, Shaheem. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614814/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml 50 Cent Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217061228/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614814/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml |date=December 17, 2010 }}, MTV, June 26, 2009</ref> [[LL Cool J]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[Akon]] and guitarist [[Buckethead]].<ref name="The Landing Beacon">[http://www.bucketheadland.com/01_The_Landing_Beacon.mp3 The Landing Beacon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311085528/http://www.bucketheadland.com/01_The_Landing_Beacon.mp3 |date=March 11, 2022 }}, Buckethead. Retrieved July 6, 2009.</ref>

On June 26, artists including [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Lily Allen]] paid tribute to Jackson at the UK [[Glastonbury Festival]].<ref name="bbctributeconcert1"/> Allen wore a single white glove (a [[trademark look|signature look]] for Jackson), while [[the Streets]] performed a cover of "[[Billie Jean]]".<ref name="bbctributeconcert1">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8120310.stm |title=Glastonbury tributes for Jackson |work=BBC News |date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=March 13, 2010 |archive-date=October 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023221324/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8120310.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Tributes to Jackson at the festival continued over the weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/45613 |title=Glastonbury's Emily Eavis announces Michael Jackson tribute plans |work=NNE |date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=March 13, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215909/https://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/45613 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 5, 2009, [[Madonna]] performed a medley of Jackson's songs during her [[Sticky & Sweet Tour]],<ref name="mtvtribute"/> while a Jackson impersonator performed Jackson's signature dances and photos of Jackson were displayed behind them.<ref name="mtvtribute">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615279/20090705/madonna.jhtml |title=Madonna Salutes Michael Jackson At London's O2 Arena |first=Jason |last=Rodriquez |date=July 5, 2009 |access-date=March 1, 2010 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019151323/https://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615279/20090705/madonna.jhtml |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="madonnatribute">{{cite news|title=Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concert|last=Saad|first=Mardeen|date=July 5, 2009|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> [[Beyoncé]] performed an extended version of "[[Halo (Beyoncé song)|Halo]]", dedicating it to Jackson in various shows during her [[I Am... (Beyoncé tour)|I Am... World Tour]]. [[Coldplay]] covered "[[Billie Jean]]" for the remainder of the 2009 shows of their [[Viva la Vida Tour]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for setlists: Coldplay {{!}} setlist.fm |url=https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=Coldplay&year=2009 |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=www.setlist.fm |archive-date=December 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206005722/https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=Coldplay&year=2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Heavy metal music|Metal]] and [[hard rock]] acts who performed Jackson songs in tribute include [[Metallica]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-s-michael-jackson-tribute-at-germany-s-sonisphere-video-available/|title=METALLICA's MICHAEL JACKSON Tribute At Germany's SONISPHERE; Video Available|date=July 5, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170614/https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-s-michael-jackson-tribute-at-germany-s-sonisphere-video-available/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Chris Cornell]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/chris-cornell-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson-at-sweden-s-peace-love-festival/|title=CHRIS CORNELL Pays Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON At Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival|date=June 29, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170618/https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/chris-cornell-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson-at-sweden-s-peace-love-festival/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Steve Vai]] and [[Andy Timmons]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/steve-vai-andy-timmons-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=STEVE VAI, ANDY TIMMONS Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=June 29, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170631/https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/steve-vai-andy-timmons-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Extreme (band)|Extreme]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/extreme-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=EXTREME Pays Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=July 13, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022012856/https://blabbermouth.net/news/extreme-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[CKY (band)|CKY]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3Hx1eDutE| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/li3Hx1eDutE| archive-date=2021-10-30|title=CKY performs 'Beat It' during 'Carver City' Tour|author=carveycitytour2009|date=July 3, 2009|publisher=CKY|access-date=August 18, 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Buckethead]] wrote a song entitled "[[The Homing Beacon/The Landing Beacon|The Homing Beacon]]", inspired by Jackson's film ''[[Captain EO]]''.<ref name="The Landing Beacon" /> Statements of tribute came from rock musicians including [[Judas Priest]] bassist [[Ian Hill]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/judas-priest-bassist-talks-about-michael-jackson-s-death/|title=JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About MICHAEL JACKSON's Death|date=July 7, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170617/https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/judas-priest-bassist-talks-about-michael-jackson-s-death/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Queen (band)|Queen]] guitarist [[Brian May]],<ref name="blabbermouth.net">{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/van-halen-queen-poison-velvet-revolver-members-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, VELVET REVOLVER Members Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=June 25, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018220029/https://blabbermouth.net/news/van-halen-queen-poison-velvet-revolver-members-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref> members of [[Black Sabbath]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-drummer-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=BLACK SABBATH Drummer Comments On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=July 8, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019070718/https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-drummer-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-heaven-hell-bassist-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL Bassist Comments On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=June 26, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019152556/https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-heaven-hell-bassist-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref> former [[Skid Row (American Band)|Skid Row]] frontman [[Sebastian Bach]],<ref name="http">{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sebastian-bach-geoff-tate-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=SEBASTIAN BACH, GEOFF TATE Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=June 29, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021175648/https://blabbermouth.net/news/sebastian-bach-geoff-tate-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Alice Cooper]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-chris-cornell-fred-durst-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=ALICE COOPER, CHRIS CORNELL, FRED DURST Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=June 26, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019152557/https://blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-chris-cornell-fred-durst-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Geoff Tate]] of [[Queensrÿche]],<ref name="http" /> [[Eddie Van Halen]] (who worked with Jackson during the recording of ''Thriller'')<ref name="blabbermouth.net" /> and [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] (who played guitar on Jackson's single "[[Give In to Me]]").<ref name="blabbermouth.net" /> In October 2013, a tribute album was released featuring current and former members of [[Iron Maiden]], [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Motörhead]], [[Testament (band)|Testament]], [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Fozzy]], [[Quiet Riot]], [[Dio (band)|Dio]], [[Whitesnake]], and [[Mr. Big (American band)|Mr. Big]], among others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-motorhead-testament-ex-iron-maiden-members-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=GUNS N' ROSES, MOTÖRHEAD, TESTAMENT, Ex-IRON MAIDEN Members Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=September 28, 2013|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019151901/https://blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-motorhead-testament-ex-iron-maiden-members-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson|url-status=live}}</ref>

Jackson's sister La Toya released her song "[[Home (La Toya Jackson song)|Home]]" on July 28 as a [[charity single]] in her brother's honor. All proceeds were donated to one of Michael's favorite charities.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/MichaelJackson/wireStory?id=8112623 |title=LaToya Song Re-Released as Michael Jackson Tribute |agency=Associated Press |work=ABC News |date=July 17, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010}}</ref> [[BET Awards 2009#Michael Jackson tribute|BET's annual awards show]] aired three days after Jackson's death, on June 28, 2009, and included a tribute to him. Host [[Jamie Foxx]] said, "We want to celebrate this black man. He belongs to us and we shared him with everybody else." The ceremony featured performances of several of Jackson's songs, including pieces from his time with [[The Jackson Five]] and those from his solo career.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/26/jackson.bet.awards/ BET Awards to pay tribute to Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112181151/http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/26/jackson.bet.awards/ |date=January 12, 2021 }}, CNN. Retrieved July 2, 2009.</ref> Joe Jackson and Al Sharpton were in the audience, and Janet Jackson spoke briefly on behalf of the family. The show was the most-watched in the awards shows history.<ref>"Ratings: Jackson Tribute Leads BET Awards to All-Time High, Disney Queens Rule, and More", ''[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]''. Retrieved July 2, 2009.</ref>

==== International ====
The day after Jackson's death, the mayor of [[Rio de Janeiro]] announced that the city would erect a statue of him in the [[favela]] of Dona Marta. Jackson visited the community in 1996 and filmed a music video for "[[They Don't Care About Us]]" there. The mayor said that Jackson had helped make the community into "a model for [[Social change|social development]]".<ref name=Cobo/> Memorials were held in locations as diverse as [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]<ref name=Cobo>Cobo, Leila.
[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268216/michael-jackson-remains-a-global-phenomenon Michael Jackson Remains A Global Phenomenon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512175752/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268216/michael-jackson-remains-a-global-phenomenon |date=May 12, 2021 }}, Billboard, July 2, 2009.</ref>, [[Bucharest]], [[Romania]]<ref>[http://www.mtv.ro/stiri/muzica/nu-te-vom-uita-niciodata Nu te vom uita niciodata!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121123/http://www.mtv.ro/stiri/muzica/nu-te-vom-uita-niciodata |date=January 19, 2019 }}, MTV Romania. Retrieved July 5, 2009.</ref>, and [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]].<ref>[http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=104416 Michael Jackson commemorated in Baku] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106090241/http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=104416 |date=January 6, 2012 }} [[Azerbaijan Press Agency|APA]], Jun 29, 2009</ref> In [[Midyat]], [[Turkey]], a [[Salat al-Janazah]] (Islamic funeral prayer) was performed, and traditional funeral [[Halva#Turkey|helva]] distributed.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 21, 2012|url=http://www.ntvmsnbc.com/id/25315736/|title=Midyat'a Michael Jackson anıtı yapılıyor (Michael Jackson memorial to be erected in Midyat)|access-date=January 22, 2012|archive-date=October 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021173400/https://www.ntv.com.tr/id/25315736/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The music video for "[[Do the Bartman]]", a ''[[The Simpsons|Simpsons]]'' song co-written by Jackson, was broadcast ahead of an episode rerun of ''The Simpsons'' on June 28. It featured a title card paying tribute to Jackson.<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Snierson, Dan |date=June 27, 2009 |url=http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/06/28/michael-jackson-the-simpsons-to-air-do-the-bartman-video-in-tribute/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090725223210/http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/06/28/michael-jackson-the-simpsons-to-air-do-the-bartman-video-in-tribute/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 25, 2009 |title=Michael Jackson: 'The Simpsons' to re-air 'Do the Bartman' video in tribute on Sunday |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=June 28, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The 1991 ''Simpsons'' episode "[[Stark Raving Dad]]", which Jackson guest-starred in, was broadcast on [[Fox network|Fox]] on July 5.<ref>Snierson, Dan. [http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/07/02/michael-jackson-the-simpsons-to-reair-the-pop-stars-1991-episode/ Michael Jackson: 'The Simpsons' to re-air the pop star's 1991 episode] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120710014054/http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/07/02/michael-jackson-the-simpsons-to-reair-the-pop-stars-1991-episode/ |date=July 10, 2012 }}, ''Entertainment Weekly'', July 2, 2009.</ref> The episode had been broadcast on the Dutch [[Comedy Central]] the day after his death and was dedicated to Jackson's memory.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://i26.tinypic.com/23kui9s.png|title=Screenshot of a cached version of Comedy Central's TV Guide for June 26, 2009 (In Dutch)|access-date=August 4, 2009|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215914/http://tinypic.com/images/goodbye.jpg|url-status=live}}</ref> His 1978 film ''[[The Wiz (film)|The Wiz]]'' (in which he co-starred alongside [[Diana Ross]] and [[Richard Pryor]]) was briefly rereleased in a rare 35mm format and was shown at the Hollywood Theater in his honor. It was also re-released a week prior to the release of ''[[Michael Jackson's This Is It]]'' in select cities. Madonna opened the [[2009 MTV Video Music Awards]] with a speech about Michael Jackson. Janet Jackson made an appearance at the VMAs to pay a musical tribute to her brother and honor his career.<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1620979/20090908/jackson_janet.jhtml Janet Jackson To Pay Tribute To Michael At The VMAs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091028014913/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1620979/20090908/jackson_janet.jhtml |date=October 28, 2009 }}. Retrieved on Sep 8, 2009.</ref> He was honored with a posthumous lifetime achievement award during the [[52nd Annual Grammy Awards]] on January 31, 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7129735/Michael-Jacksons-children-pay-tribute-to-their-father-at-Grammys.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7129735/Michael-Jacksons-children-pay-tribute-to-their-father-at-Grammys.html |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Michael Jackson's children pay tribute to their father at Grammys |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |access-date=Feb 2, 2010 | first=Anita | last=Singh | date=February 1, 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Jackson was featured in the [[82nd Academy Awards|82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony]]'s [[82nd Academy Awards#Memorial montage|"In Memoriam" tribute]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/farrah-fawcett-bea-arthur-absent-from-oscar-in-memoriam-montage_article_29869 |title=Farrah Fawcett, Bea Arthur Absent From Oscar 'In Memoriam' Montage |work=Access Hollywood |publisher=NBC Universal |date=March 8, 2010 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018222624/https://www.accesshollywood.com/farrah-fawcett-bea-arthur-absent-from-oscar-in-memoriam-montage_article_29869 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Record sales===
Jackson's record sales increased eighty-fold by June 29, according to [[HMV]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8123085.stm|title=Michael Jackson tops album chart|work=BBC News|date=June 29, 2009|access-date=April 11, 2011|archive-date=May 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110512181929/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8123085.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Bill Carr of [[Amazon.com|Amazon]] said the website sold out of all Jackson and [[The Jackson 5|Jackson 5]] CDs within minutes of the news breaking, and that demand surpassed that for [[Elvis Presley]] and [[John Lennon]] after their sudden deaths in 1977 and [[Murder of John Lennon|1980]] respectively.<ref>Metz, Rachel. June 28, 2009; Wood, Daniel B. [http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2009/0627/p25s09-usgn.html Outpouring over Michael Jackson unlike anything since Princess Di] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630103329/http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2009/0627/p25s09-usgn.html |date=June 30, 2010 }}, ''Christian Science Monitor'', June 27, 2009; {{cite news |url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6613436.ece |title=Michael Jackson's post-death music sales outstrip Elvis and John Lennon |first=Catherine |last=Boyle |work=The Times |location=London |date=July 1, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215910/https://www.the-tls.co.uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In Japan, six of his albums made SoundScan Japan's Top 200 Albums chart,<ref name=Cobo/> and in Poland, ''[[Thriller 25]]'' topped the national album chart and was replaced by ''[[King of Pop (album)|King of Pop]]'' the following week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://olis.onyx.pl/listy/index.asp?idlisty=519&lang= |title=Sprzedaż w okresie 29.06.2009–05.07.2009 |work=[[OLiS]] |access-date=March 9, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215908/http://olis.onyx.pl/listy/index.asp?idlisty=519&lang= |url-status=live }}</ref>

In Australia, 15 of his albums occupied the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA]] top 100 as of July 5, four of them in the top ten, with three occupying the top three spots. He had 34 singles in the top 100 singles chart, including four in the top ten. Album sales were 62,015 for the previous week; singles tallied 107,821 units.<ref>Cashmere, Paul. [http://www.undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=8703_Michael_Jackson_Dominates_Australian_Chart Michael Jackson Dominates Australian Chart] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706015403/http://www.undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=8703_Michael_Jackson_Dominates_Australian_Chart |date=July 6, 2009 }}, ''Undercover'', July 5, 2009.</ref> In the second week, album sales rose from the previous week and tallied 88,650 copies. On July 12, four albums were in the top 10 with three occupying the top three spots. In New Zealand, ''Thriller 25'' topped the chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Michael+Jackson&titel=Thriller+25&cat=a |title=Michael Jackson – Thriller 25 (album) |work=charts.nz |publisher=Hung Medien |access-date=March 8, 2010 |df=mdy |archive-date=October 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023194603/https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Michael+Jackson&titel=Thriller+25&cat=a |url-status=live }}</ref> In Germany, ''King of Pop'' topped the album chart,<ref name="media KoP">{{cite web |url=http://www.gfk-entertainment.com/news/michael-jackson-regiert-posthum-die-charts.html |title=Michael Jackson – King of Pop |publisher=media control |access-date=Jul 7, 2009 |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022012858/https://www.gfk-entertainment.com/news/michael-jackson-regiert-posthum-die-charts.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and from June 28 to July 4, nine of his albums occupied the Top 20 of [[CAPIF]] in Argentina.<ref>[http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?CodOp=ESCS&CO=6 CAPIF – Representando a la Industria Argentina de la Música] {{webarchive |url=https://archive.today/20060502071524/http://www.capif.org.ar/Default.asp?CodOp=ESCS&CO=6 |date=May 2, 2006 }}</ref>
In Billboard's European Top 100 Albums, he made history with eight of his albums in the top ten positions.<ref>Sexton, Paul. [http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3icf26a0dad6f100161170cbf2b2f6bb83 Michael Jackson Scores Eight Of Top 10 Euro Albums] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904023053/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3icf26a0dad6f100161170cbf2b2f6bb83 |date=September 4, 2009 }}, Billboard, July 16, 2009.</ref> As of August 3, ''King of Pop'' has spent four weeks atop Billboard's European Top 100 Albums chart.<ref name = "UK and Euro August 3"/> ''[[The Collection (Michael Jackson album)|The Collection]]'' also spent two weeks atop the same chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267689/michael-jackson-continues-uk-chart-run |title=Michael Jackson Continues U.K. Chart Run |first=Paul |last=Sexton |magazine=Billboard, Inc |date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021181211/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/michael-jackson-continues-uk-chart-run-1266546/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the UK, on the Sunday following his death, his albums occupied 14 of the top 20 places on the ''Amazon.co.uk'' sales chart, with ''[[Off the Wall (album)|Off the Wall]]'' at the top. ''Number Ones'' reached the top of the [[UK Album Chart]], and his studio albums occupied number two to number eight on the ''iTunes'' Music Store top albums. Six of his songs charted in the top 40: "[[Man in the Mirror]]" (11), "[[Thriller (song)|Thriller]]" (23), "[[Billie Jean]]" (25), "[[Smooth Criminal]]" (28)", "[[Beat It]]" (30), and "[[Earth Song]]" (38).<ref>[https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/ Singles chart for 04/07/2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104085354/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/ |date=January 4, 2021 }}, ''Chart Stats'', June 29, 2009.</ref> The following Sunday, 13 of Jackson's songs charted in the top 40, including "Man in the Mirror", which reached number two.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/Give%20Give%20Give%20Me%20More%20More%20More |title=The Official Charts Company – Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |access-date=August 2, 2009 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019153824/https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/give%20give%20give%20me%20more%20more%20more/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He broke [[Ruby Murray]]'s 1955 record of five songs in the top 30.<ref>[http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/c/uk/single_charts.html Singles chart for 06/07/2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120811212612/http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/ |date=August 11, 2012 }}, ''Yahoo UK music charts'', July 6, 2009.</ref> ''The Essential Michael Jackson'' topped the album chart, giving Jackson a second number one album in as many weeks. He had five of the top ten albums in the album chart.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8135207.stm |title=Jackson maintains chart dominance |work=[[BBC|British Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=July 5, 2009 |access-date=July 5, 2009 |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022012856/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8135207.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> In third week sales, ''The Essential Michael Jackson'' retained the number one position and Jackson held three other positions within the top five.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/46043 |title=Michael Jackson increases chart dominance |work=NME |location=UK |date=July 12, 2009 |access-date=July 12, 2009 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215910/https://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/46043 |url-status=live }}</ref> By August 3, Jackson had sold 2&nbsp;million records and spent six consecutive weeks atop the album chart.<ref name = "UK and Euro August 3">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267866/michael-jackson-black-eyed-peas-control-uk-charts |title=Michael Jackson, Black Eyed Peas Control U.K. Charts |first=Paul |last=Sexton |magazine=Billboard |date=August 3, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=June 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622232646/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267866/michael-jackson-black-eyed-peas-control-uk-charts |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idINIndia-41501020090803 |title=Jackson still top of British album charts |publisher=Thomson Reuters |date=August 3, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215909/https://www.reuters.com/?edition-redirect=in |url-status=live }}</ref> He retained the top spot on the album chart for a seventh consecutive week.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8192356.stm |title=Second chart-topper for Stryder |work=BBC Online |date=August 9, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=July 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211344/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8192356.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the U.S., Jackson broke three chart records on the first ''Billboard'' issue date that followed his death. The entire top nine positions on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'s}} [[Top Pop Catalog Albums]] featured titles related to him. By the third week it would be the entire top 12 positions.<ref name="billboard.biz">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/genre/e3ia0e58e69829af2a979bb1ee7beebe5d1?imw=Y |title=Fans Snap Up 1.1 Million Michael Jackson Albums In One Week |first=Keith |last=Caulfield |magazine=Billboard, Inc |date=July 14, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018151450/https://www.billboard.com/pro/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Number Ones'' was the best-selling album of the week and topped the catalog chart with sales of 108,000, an increase of 2,340 percent. ''The Essential Michael Jackson'' (2) and ''Thriller'' (3) also sold over 100,000 units. The other titles on the chart are ''Off the Wall'' (4), Jackson Five's ''[[Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection|Ultimate Collection]]'' (5), ''[[Bad (album)|Bad]]'' (6), ''[[Dangerous (Michael Jackson album)|Dangerous]]'' (7), ''[[HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I|HIStory: Past, Present and Future – Book I]]'' (8) and Jackson's ''[[Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection|Ultimate Collection]]'' (9). Collectively, his solo albums sold 422,000 copies in the week following his death, 800,000 copies in the first full week, and 1.1 million copies in the following week of his memorial service.<ref name="billboard.biz"/> He also broke a record on the Top Digital Albums chart, with six of the top 10 slots, including the entire top four. On the [[Hot Digital Songs]] chart he placed a record of 25 songs on the 75-position list. In the U.S., Jackson became the first artist to sell over one million downloads in a week, with 2.6&nbsp;million sales.<ref>Caulfield, Keith. "Michael Jackson Breaks Billboard Charts Records", ''Billboard'', June 30, 2009.</ref><ref>Sisario, Ben. [https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/arts/music/02sales.html In Death as in Life, Michael Jackson Sets Music Sales Records] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710212539/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/arts/music/02sales.html |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''The New York Times'', July 2, 2009.</ref>

By August 5, Jackson had sold nearly 3.8&nbsp;million albums and 7.6&nbsp;million tracks in the U.S. ''Number Ones'' was the best-selling album for six out of seven weeks that followed his death.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/08/12/sugarland-albums-chart/ |title=Sugarland, outsold by Michael Jackson, tops the albums chart |author=Simon Vozick-Levinson |work=Entertainment Weekly Inc |date=August 12, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=August 16, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816002402/http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/08/12/sugarland-albums-chart/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/daily-noise/267828/michael-jackson-dave-grohls-supergroup-kristina-debarge |title=Michael Jackson, Dave Grohl's Supergroup, Kristina Debarge |first=Bill |last=Werde |magazine=Billboard, Inc |date=August 5, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021173216/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/michael-jackson-dave-grohls-supergroup-kristina-debarge-267828/ |url-status=live }}</ref> By year's end in 2009, Jackson had become the best-selling artist of the year selling 8.2 million albums in the U.S.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100109232409/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/01/07/swift-beats-boyle-plus-michael-jackson-beatles-rule-2009-charts/ Swift Beats Boyle, Plus Michael Jackson, Beatles Rule 2009 Charts]. ''Rolling Stone'', January 7, 2010.</ref> He also became the first artist in history to have four of the top 20 best-selling albums in a single year in the U.S., nearly doubling the sales of his nearest competitor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704588404575124023860735864?mod=rss_Arts_and_Entertainment#articleTabs_comments |title=Sony Places Big Bet on a Fallen 'King' |last=Smith |first=Than |date=March 16, 2010 |work=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=March 16, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215909/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704588404575124023860735864?mod=rss_Arts_and_Entertainment#articleTabs_comments |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>Caulfield, Keith. [https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/960801/taylor-swift-edges-susan-boyle-for-2009s-top-selling-album Taylor Swift Edges Susan Boyle For 2009's Top-Selling Album] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427000452/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/960801/taylor-swift-edges-susan-boyle-for-2009s-top-selling-album |date=April 27, 2014 }}. ''Billboard'', January 6, 2010.</ref> Jackson was also the third best-selling digital artist of 2009 in the U.S., selling approximately 12.35 million units.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100106007077&newsLang=en |title=2009 U.S. Music Purchases up 2.1% over 2008; Music Sales Exceed 1.5&nbsp;Billion for Second Consecutive Year |work=Business Wire |publisher=Berkshire Hathaway Company |date=Jan 6, 2010 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-date=January 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116105359/http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100106007077&newsLang=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 12 months that followed his death Jackson sold nine million albums in the U.S., and 35&nbsp;million albums worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37957972/ns/today-entertainment/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630050043/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37957972/ns/today-entertainment/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 30, 2010 |title=Jackson sells 35 million albums since death |work=Today |date=June 27, 2010 |access-date=2011-01-21}}</ref> His estate also generated revenues of $1 billion.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957679/how-michael-jackson-made-1-billion-since-his-death|title=How Michael Jackson Made $1 Billion Since His Death|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=June 21, 2010|magazine=Billboard, Inc|access-date=June 21, 2010|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019071642/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/how-michael-jackson-made-1-billion-since-his-death-957679/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2010, [[Sony Music Entertainment]] signed a $250 million deal with Jackson's estate to retain distribution rights to his recordings until 2017 and to release seven posthumous albums of unreleased material over the decade following his death.<ref name="auto"/><ref name="auto1"/>