β¦Has his 1982 album "Thriller" chosen as the 2nd Britain's Favorite Album in the poll conducted by BBC Radio 2 to commemorate the album chart's 50th anniversary (August 2006).
β¦His Neverland Ranch was, on August 25, 2006, under fire but no structures, including the merry-go-round, caught fire.
β¦Made his first ever public appearance since being acquitted of sex-abuse charges in 2005 on May 28, 2006 in Tokyo during which he was slated to accept MTV Japan's "Legend Award".
β¦Has been sued by the Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital owner, Martin Dinnes, in early January 2006 for unpaid bills of $91,602 as the payment for the maintenance of his pets at Neverland ranch.
β¦His "Thriller" music video was voted the Most Memorable Music Video by the viewers of MTV's "The Box" in December 2005.