NewsKTLA 5 – Local NewsOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County
Prince Jackson and fans launch 'Thriller Challenge' to push Michael Jackson's single to No. 1
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Prince Jackson and fans have launched the 'Thriller Challenge' to push Michael Jackson's song 'Thriller' to the No. 1 spot on the charts by encouraging streaming, radio requests, and purchases. Meanwhile, the Heal Los Angeles Foundation held a fundraising event at the Palace Theatre, and a sequel to the biopic 'Michael' has been greenlit following the success of the first film.
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Fans and supporters are organizing coordinated streaming, purchasing, and radio request campaigns to alter the chart position of a 40-year-old single, while charitable proceeds from a downtown Los Angeles event support youth programs through the Heal Los Angeles Foundation.
Key Facts
- Prince Jackson and fans initiated the 'Thriller Challenge' to push the single 'Thriller' to the No. 1 spot on the charts.
- Supporters are encouraged to request radio plays, buy the single, vinyls, and albums, and stream the track.
- The Heal Los Angeles Foundation hosted an event at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, with proceeds supporting youth in the greater L.A. area.
- The biopic 'Michael' became the highest-grossing biopic of all time and a sequel has been greenlit.
- The Golden Globes committee rejected a request to classify the biopic as a musical or a comedy, requiring it to compete in drama categories.
- Prince Jackson served as an executive producer on the biopic 'Michael', which employed a crew of over 400 people daily.
- Participants in the 'Thriller Challenge' are encouraged to share their efforts online using the hashtag #ThrillerChallenge2026.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationGolden Globes“Awards committee that rejected a request to classify the biopic as a musical or ”OrganizationKTLA 5 Morning News“News program where Prince Jackson appeared”locationPalace Theatre“Iconic venue in downtown Los Angeles where part of the 'Thriller' music video wa”PersonMichael Jackson“King of Pop and artist of the song and album 'Thriller'”OrganizationLiongate“Entity that requested the biopic's classification be changed”OrganizationHeal Los Angeles Foundation“Foundation holding a fundraising event at the Palace Theatre to support young pe”PersonJaafar“Prince's cousin who portrays the Moonwalker in the biopic 'Michael'”PersonPrince Jackson“Michael Jackson's eldest son, executive producer, and founder of the Heal Los An”locationLos Angeles“City where the foundation event took place and where the organization operates”PersonJessica Holmes“KTLA 5 anchor who interviewed Prince Jackson”PersonJuliano Valdi“Honorary cousin who also portrays the Moonwalker in the biopic 'Michael'”