Michael Jackson: Global tributes mark 68th birthday

Fans around the world are commemorating the 68th birthday of Michael Jackson, the iconic singer known as the ‘King of Pop’. Various tributes are taking place globally to honor his musical and cultural legacy.

In the United States, Spike Lee is hosting the ‘BK Loves MJ’ event in Brooklyn, while Cirque du Soleil is holding a special celebration in Las Vegas through its ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ production. In his birthplace of Gary, Indiana, the community is organizing the ‘2300 Jackson Street Block Party’ to honor the Jackson family.

In India, the RAACK Academy of Dance is organizing a large-scale tribute involving thousands of students in Chennai and Bengaluru, focusing on Jackson’s choreography and humanitarian message. The celebrations coincide with the continued commercial success of the recent biographical film ‘Michael’, which has become a major global box office hit.