Michael Jackson

             Decades in the business and only 5 major albums to show for, each one has bulleted to the top of the charts and made recording history. From his mysterious demeanor, to his moonwalk and non-threatening voice, he became an icon to music lovers and fashion critics all over the world. His singing touched millions, and he left a profound impact towards everyone on Earth. In two words, he is summarized as simply "The Man". However now he sings and lives in Europe, Michael Jackson was forced to leave North America as the media broadcasted the sexual allegations against him, publicized his love life and the change of his skin color.
             After Michael Jackson celebrated his fifteen years of adult solo career success in the fall of 1993, he was accused of sexually harassing a child. The thirteen year-old boy, traveled with his mother and sister, along with Michael's traveling companions that year, which included accompanying him at the World Music Awards held in Monaco that year. This event was shown on television in North America on ABC, in the spring. Michael had the spot light on that evening as he received a good handful of awards, which were presented. He was purposely placed in the first row and nearly every reaction of his was shot on camera. Michael was shown with the same little boy sitting on his lap, which didn't make things any easier for him.
             These horrifying accusations pushed him into a shell. And people all over the world were wondering if he would ever come out. While 1993 became 1994, the media that supported him and told the world he was innocent, turned around and stabbed him in the back, as their viewer numbers dropped. They took the lead in presenting speculations and a string of untried statements, both from Michael's former employees ad his strayed sister, La Toya. Each new speculation was posted mostly on highly named newspapers like the Globe. Then everyone wanted to sell a
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