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December 23, 2015
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Album Turns 30 Times Platinum
(AP) - Michael Jackson’s
“Thriller” is still scaring up
sales and giving the King
of Pop’s legacy a new mile-
stone.
The album has sold 30
million copies in the United
States, making Jackson the
first artist to attain 30-time
multiplatinum status, the Re-
cording Industry Association
of America and Jackson’s es-
tate announced last week.
The album has proved even
more popular overseas, with
a total of 100 million copies
sold worldwide since its 1982
release. It includes some of
Jackson’s most recognizable
hits, including “Beat It,” ‘’Bil-
lie Jean,” ‘’Wanna Be Startin’
Somethin’” and the title track,
which inspired one of the most
famous music videos of all
time.
“’Thriller’ continues to be
the yardstick against which all
other albums are measured,”
said John Branca, co-executor
of Jackson’s estate.
Michael Jackson’s 1982 ‘Thriller’ album.
Will Host
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LL Cool J
(AP) - The Grammy Awards
will celebrate a lot of new mu-
sic, but its ceremony will have a
familiar face up-front in host LL
Cool J.
The Recording Academy an-
nounced last week that the rap
artist and actor will be the master
of ceremonies for the fifth consec-
utive year. The Grammys will be
telecast Feb. 15 from the Staples
Center in Los Angeles.
Somewhat unique to awards
shows, the Grammys traditionally
focus on performances and Re-
cording Academy President Neil
Portnow says LL Cool J’s person-
ality and energy set the perfect
tone for the show.