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Translation resultWith the biopic Michael opening worldwide, a renewed wave of Michael Jackson fever is sweeping the charts: several of his biggest hits have climbed back into the rankings, and \u201cBeat It\u201d has returned to the U.K. Official Singles Chart top five for the first time in 43 years.The Official Charts\u2019 May 17 listings show Jackson \u2014 including his work with the Jackson 5 \u2014 placed four singles and five albums on the Top 100 this week. On the Official Singles Chart, \u201cBillie Jean\u201d rose one spot to No. 3, while \u201cBeat It\u201d jumped five places to No. 5. \u201cBillie Jean\u201d had re-entered the Top 5 last week at No. 4 \u2014 its first Top-5 appearance since 1983 \u2014 and \u201cBeat It\u201d now matches that milestone, returning to the Top 5 for the first time since 1983. \u201cHuman Nature\u201d sits at No. 6, and the Jackson 5\u2019s \u201cI Want You Back\u201d ranks at No. 27.Jackson\u2019s popularity also dominated the Official Albums Chart. The greatest-hits compilation THE ESSENTIAL held the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week, bringing its cumulative total to nine weeks at the top. Thriller landed at No. 5, BAD at No. 6, Off the Wall at No. 39, and Dangerous at No. 74 \u2014 five albums in all.The film traces Jackson\u2019s life in biopic form, following his rise from a poor childhood and performances with the Jackson 5 to superstardom as a solo artist. His nephew Jaafar Jackson stars in the role and has been widely praised for his resemblance to Michael, his dance lines and his onstage presence.Critics have noted the film\u2019s straightforward storytelling and occasional flatness, but audiences have embraced the irresistible hits and dazzling performances. Iconic songs such as \u201cBillie Jean,\u201d \u201cThriller\u201d and \u201cBeat It,\u201d along with signature moments like the moonwalk, are vividly recreated on the big screen, prompting many viewers to say the music alone makes the film worthwhile.With members of the Bohemian Rhapsody production team involved, the movie is credited with reinvigorating Jackson\u2019s signature songs and performances in a way that delivers a concert-like immersion for audiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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