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Michael Jackson Holds U.K. Albums Chart Crown as Compilation Scores Second Week at No. 1

The singer's return to the top spot on the chart follows the release of the blockbuster biopic.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 10: Michael Jackson performs on stage during is "HIStory" world tour concert at Ericsson Stadium November 10, 1996 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Phot — Source image associated with the linked report from Billboard. Image selected from source-page metadata and displayed with attribution and link back; VINI does not copy the image into local storage unless rights are cleared.Credit: Image via Billboard · Source-hosted image; rights remain with the publisher or credited rights holder. · Image source

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What happened

According to Billboard’s source item, Michael Jackson Holds U.K. Albums Chart Crown as Compilation Scores Second Week at No. 1, The singer’s return to the top spot on the chart follows the release of the blockbuster biopic.

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Michael Jackson Holds U.K. Albums Chart Crown as Compilation Scores Second Week at No. 1Billboard - 2026-05-16T14:12:31+00:00

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