Michael Jackson Foundation Statement for Immediate Release

Michael Jackson #1 Hollywood Tonight Leads the Billboard Dance Club Chart NEW YORK — The King of Pop has conquered another sales chart this week. “Hollywood Tonight” has reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. This is Michael Jackson’s eighth number-one song on the Billboard Dance Club chart, and it’s also the highest number of number-one dance club songs among men. “Hollywood Tonight” therefore joins Michael’s other number-one songs on this chart, including “Thriller,” “Bad,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” and “Scream.” “Scream” was Michael’s last number-one song on the Billboard Dance Club chart 16 years ago. “Hollywood Tonight,” as USA Today says, was written by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer, and produced by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, and Nefiu (Tron Fimester). It’s driven by a strong beat of “Billie Jean.” The video for this song was created by the undiscovered young dancer Sofia Boutella, directed by award-winning director Wayne Isham, with the help of superstar choreographers Rich and Tony Taalaga, and featuring the performance of a young talent. “Michael,” the album on which “Hollywood Tonight” appears, is an unparalleled collection of Michael Jackson songs that, after his passing last December, was released by his foundation and Sony Music Publishing. The album debuted at number one worldwide, and 3 million copies were shipped from the United States to distant countries around the world. This album was one of the most successful albums of 2010 worldwide. The album’s success once again emphasizes Michael’s power and influence as a global icon and a superstar beyond the boundaries of cultures and languages. Source: eMJey.com / via email by the MJonlineteam of the Michael Jackson State