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How Michael Jackson Blurred Color Lines on MTV With 'Billie Jean'

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Source: Paul Natkin / Getty How Michael Jackson Blurred Color Lines on MTV With ‘Billie Jean’ It is not an unknown fact that Michael Jackson reinvented pop music and music videos from what they once were. Yet— the entertainer still had to fight with MTV to get his videos played on their platform. By now, we all know the story: In 1982, Jackson released Thriller, which reached global acclaim in a short span after its release. “Billie Jean” was re…

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How Michael Jackson Blurred Color Lines on MTV With 'Billie Jean'

Source: Paul Natkin / Getty How Michael Jackson Blurred Color Lines on MTV With ‘Billie Jean’ It is not an unknown fact that Michael Jackson reinvented pop music and music videos from what they once were. Yet— the entertainer still had to fight with MTV to get his videos played on their platform. By now, we all know the story: In 1982, Jackson released Thriller, which reached global acclaim in a short span after its release. “Billie Jean” was re…

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106.7 WTLC broke the news on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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