5 biggest Michael Jackson headlines of 2021: from Paris coming out as LGBT and her frosty relationship with Janet, to Bigi’s rare interview and the family’s growing net worths
- Michael Jackson didn’t just invent the moonwalk dance move, he even patented the Anti-Gravity shoe that allowed him to do that famous lean
- The King of Pop’s legacy has secured the fortunes of his whole family, as we discovered from ranking their million-dollar net worths – so who came out on top?
It’s been 12 years since music legend Michael Jackson died, but the star continues to make headlines. He would have turned 63 this year, and we took the opportunity to look a little closer at his legacy as not just a performer, but an inventor.
We’ve also learned a lot about other members of the Jackson family in the past 12 months, from Paris’ emotional heart to heart with Willow Smith, and more about the star’s son Bigi (aka Blanket).
Read on for STYLE’s top Michael Jackson stories of 2021.
1. Three things Michael Jackson invented
In honour of the late star’s birthday on August 29, we took a celebratory stroll down memory lane, focusing specifically on a lesser-known aspect of the star’s legacy.
Jackson’s performance talent and musical genius is recognised the whole world over. But while everyone knows about the moonwalk dance move, many are not aware that the pop superstar was also an incredible inventor, even holding a patent for one of his groundbreaking inventions – the Anti-Gravity shoe.
2. The Jackson family’s net worths, ranked
The Jacksons are undoubtedly the most iconic family in music history. From the old-school days of the Jackson 5 to the legendary solo careers of Michael and Janet, the famous surname has been lucrative for the entire clan.
3. What we learned about Michael Jackson’s son Bigi, aka Blanket
