Michael Jackson has surged to the top of the Global Digital Artist rankings, overtaking Justin Bieber, according to multiple digital streaming charts tracking worldwide music consumption.

The spike in Jackson’s global performance comes in the wake of the release of the new biographical film MICHAEL, which has sparked renewed interest in his music catalog across streaming platforms.

Reports indicate that Jackson’s songs have experienced a significant jump in streams since the film’s debut, helping push him to the number one position on aggregated global digital artist charts that measure activity across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Shazam.

Justin Bieber, who previously held the top position in the rankings, has now moved to second place.

Industry data also shows that Jackson’s catalog saw a sharp resurgence in popularity after the film’s release, with millions of new streams recorded within days and multiple classic tracks re-entering global charts.

The biopic MICHAEL has itself performed strongly at the box office, adding further momentum to Jackson’s posthumous streaming revival.

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