He might have made it famous, but Jackson was far from the first to perform what street dancers called the "back float."

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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were told it was "the worst idea in history."
The crystal-covered glove is a leftie: Jackson wanted to keep his wedding ring visible on his right hand.
It sounds like science fiction, but it’s already happening.
The '80s-themed rom-com that turned Adam Sandler into a genuine leading man hit theaters 20 years ago today.
New technology from MIT can turn anything into a "visual microphone."
'The Super Bowl Shuffle' was billed as a song to "feed the needy." The Chicago Bears nearly fumbled it.
"The whole yodeling scene will benefit from their new skills,” said one instructor.
It takes a long time to rack up so many golden gramophones.
You might not know their names, but chances are you've tried out a few of their moves.
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Dolly Parton is loved, lauded, and larger than life, and she might just be the most charitable celebrity on the planet.