{
  "id": 19406543,
  "title": "Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Scares Up 40th Week at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/michael-jacksons-thriller-scares-up-40th-week-at-no-1-on-top-r-b-hip",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T22:24:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/michael-jackson-thriller-number-1-rb-albums-chart-halloween-1236379040/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Jackson's iconic album \"Thriller\" has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for its 40th consecutive week, marking a significant milestone. The album's latest surge in popularity is primarily driven by its title track, following the Halloween holiday. Thriller, released in 1982, is often regarded as the best-selling album of all time and previously held the record for most weeks at No. 1 on the chart from 1984 to 2025, when it was surpassed by SZA's \"SOS.\" Now, \"Thriller\" has regained the top position, having been at No. 1 for two weeks in May following the Michael Jackson biopic. This achievement gives the King of Pop a total of 101 career weeks at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, the second-most of any artist since the chart's inception in 1965, trailing only The Temptations, who hold the record with 109 weeks. The album's return to the top of the charts signifies its enduring legacy and continued influence on popular music.",
  "summary": "The set’s title track sparks gains for the landmark album after its annual Halloween surge.",
  "key_points": [
    "Album's title track drives popularity surge following Halloween holiday.",
    "Thriller holds record for most weeks at No. 1 (101 career weeks) as of now."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}