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flag Michael Jackson becomes first solo artist to top Billboard Hot 100 in six decades, thanks to "Thriller"’s Halloween surge.

flag Michael Jackson has set a new Billboard Hot 100 record as "Thriller" rose from #32 to #10, making him the first solo artist to reach the top 10 in six different decades: the 1970s through the 2020s. flag The surge followed Halloween, reigniting global interest in the 1983 hit. flag This achievement surpasses Andy Williams' previous record of five decades in the top 10. flag Jackson first entered the top 10 in 1969 with the Jackson 5 and again in 1971 as a solo artist. flag His most recent top 10 appearance was in 2018 as a featured artist on Drake’s "Don't Matter to Me." flag The milestone highlights Jackson’s lasting influence on music.

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