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Exclusive: Michael Jackson's Unstoppable U.K. Chart Reign Continues
Michael Jackson’s posthumous reign endures: *The Essential Michael Jackson* holds the U.K. Official Albums Chart No. 1 for a second straight week. The compilation’s continued dominance underscores the King of Pop’s timeless appeal, proving his catalog remains unstoppable decades after his passing.
By Alet Viegas·
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