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Guinness 2000 Millenium Edition (U.S.)
Most Valuable Oscar
Pop star Michael Jackson paid a record $1.54 million at Sotheby's, New York City, USA, for the Best Film Oscar won by producer David O. Selznick for "Gone With The Wind" [USA,1939]. The world's most valuable Oscar, now owned by pop legend Michael Jackson.
Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star
Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through sponsorships of their projects or by participating in their silent auctions. The charities involved include AIDS Project L.A., American Cancer Society, BMI Foundation, Inc., Childhelp USA, United Negro College Fund (UNCF), YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw, The Sickle Cell Research Foundation and Volunteers of America.
Most Grammy Awards
The most Grammy Awards won in a single year is eight, by Michael Jackson, in 1984. Jackson began his career as a child star in his brothers' band, the Jackson Five. He launched his solo career in 1972 with the song "Got To Be There," and 10 years later released the album "Thriller," which sold more than 48 million copies worldwide.
Longest US Span of No. 1 Hits
The R&B artist with the longest span of US No. 1 hits is Michael Jackson. His first solo No. 1 was "Ben" in October 1972, and he last topped the chart almost 23 years later with "You Are Not Alone" in September 1995. The latter was also the first single ever to enter the US charts at No. 1. He had also topped the charts as lead singer of the Jackson 5 on four occasions before his first solo No. 1.
Longest Video
Michael Jackson's part feature film, part music video "Ghosts" (1996) is 35 minutes long and was based on an original concept by best-selling author Stephen King. Jackson plays five different roles in the video, which was directed by Stan Winston. Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" (1983) video and Snoop Doggy Dog's "Murder Was The Case" (1994) both run 18 minutes.
Most Expensive Video
The video for Michael and Janet Jackson's hit single "Scream" (1995) cost a record $7 million to make and was directed by Mark Romanek (USA). Shot on seven different sound stages, it features flying electric guitars and complex morphing effects. "Scream" won the "MTV Music Video Award for Dance" in 1995 and the Grammy for Music Video, Short Form in 1996.
Most Expensive Promotional Campaign for an Album by a Pop Star
Promotions for Michael Jackson's album "HIStory" (1995) included a 30-ft-high [9.1 m high], inflated statue of the pop star on top the Tower Records in Hollywood, California, a huge sign in Times Square, New York City (USA), and another statue floated on a barge down the river Thames London, England. Jackson's record company Sony spent a total of $40 million on the promotions for the launch of the album in the USA, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Japan, South Africa, and the Netherlands.
Most Valuable Pieces of Rock Star Clothing
A white rhinestone glove owned by Michael Jackson sold for $28,050 in December 1991. In 1997, an afgan coat worn by John Lennon on the cover of Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour album (1967) was bought for $57,750 on behalf of his eldest son, Julian.
1999 U.S. Hardcover Edition
Most Successful Siblings
Michael and Janet Jackson are the only siblings to have separately topped the US singles and album charts. Michael has amassed 13 No. 1 singles and four chart-topping albums and Janet has has eight No. 1 singles and three No. 1 albums.
Youngest Singer to Top U.S. Singles Chart
Michael Jackson was 11 years five months old when he sang lead on "I Want You Back" by the Jackson Five, which reached No. 1 on the US chart in 1970.
Biggest-Selling Album by a Male Soloist in the U.K.
Michael Jackson's "Bad" (1987) has sold 3.9 million copies in the UK. His "Thriller" (1982) is the second most successful album, with sales of more than 3.3 million.
Most Successful Concert Series
Michael Jackson sold out for seven nights at Wembley Stadium, London in August 1988.
1998 U.S. Hardcover Edition
Most Successful Concert Series
Michael Jackson sold out for seven nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England in the summer of 1988. A total of 504,000 people saw Jackson perform July 14-16, 22-23, and August 26-27, 1988.
Biggest Sellers (Singles)
(Amongst the) highest certified singles, at 4 million copies, is "We Are The World" by USA for Africa.
Biggest Sellers (Singles)
The fastest-selling single is "We Are theWorld", by USA for Africa, which reportedly sold 800,000 copies in three days in March 1985.
Biggest Sellers (Albums)
The best-selling album of all time is "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, with global sales of 47 million and domestic sales (as reported by RIAA) of over 25 million.
1994 U.S. Hardcover Edition
Largest Contracts
Michael Jackson...$890 million (Sony, March 1991) Prospective earnings of $1 billion were reported.
Greatest Audience
The highest-ever viewership was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on 31 Jan 1993.
Highest-Paid Commercial Spokesperson
It was reported in March 1988 that Pepsi Cola had paid Michael Jackson $12 million to do four TV commercials for them.
1992 U.S. Hardcover Edition
Most Successful Singer
The total attendance at Michael Jackson's worldtour, September 1987-December 1988, brought in a tour gross revenue of over $124 million.