Michael Jackson's popularity endures, even after new scandal
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The documentary "Leaving Neverland" presented a disturbing depiction of Michael Jackson as a child molester,
but the initial wave of negative publicity hasn't greatly diminished the King of Pop's image or the enduring popularity of his music.
Many believe Jackson's musical legacy is still going strong as Tuesday's 10th anniversary of his death approaches.
Backlash to the documentary that aired in March on HBO and Britain's Channel 4 prompted radio stations in Canada to stop playing his music and the producers of "The Simpsons" to remove an episode that featured Jackson's voice.
But that's been the most visible extent of the backlash.
Jackson's massively popular "Thriller" album and the theatrical version of its music video still reside in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
His music is still featured in commercials and is a part of a Cirque Du Soleil show in Las Vegas.
Museums in Detroit and Tennessee keep images and artifacts of Jackson on display, and his memorabilia continues to sell.
"He still commands prices compared to most any other celebrity," said Darren Julien, president and CEO of the Culver City, California-based Julien's Auctions.
He said his auction house has sold around $15 million of the superstar singer's property including his white glove that went for $480,000 in 2009 and a jacket, which was recently bought for $75,000.
Julien said Russia, Asia, Middle East, Canada and America are some of the key markets where buyers are willing to spend money on Jackson's merchandise.
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- ByJONATHAN LANDRUM JR., AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
The documentary "Leaving Neverland" presented a disturbing depiction of Michael Jackson as a child molester,
but the initial wave of negative publicity hasn't greatly diminished the King of Pop's image or the enduring popularity of his music.
Many believe Jackson's musical legacy is still going strong as Tuesday's 10th anniversary of his death approaches.
Backlash to the documentary that aired in March on HBO and Britain's Channel 4 prompted radio stations in Canada to stop playing his music and the producers of "The Simpsons" to remove an episode that featured Jackson's voice.
But that's been the most visible extent of the backlash.
Jackson's massively popular "Thriller" album and the theatrical version of its music video still reside in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
His music is still featured in commercials and is a part of a Cirque Du Soleil show in Las Vegas.
Museums in Detroit and Tennessee keep images and artifacts of Jackson on display, and his memorabilia continues to sell.
"He still commands prices compared to most any other celebrity," said Darren Julien, president and CEO of the Culver City, California-based Julien's Auctions.
He said his auction house has sold around $15 million of the superstar singer's property including his white glove that went for $480,000 in 2009 and a jacket, which was recently bought for $75,000.
Julien said Russia, Asia, Middle East, Canada and America are some of the key markets where buyers are willing to spend money on Jackson's merchandise.
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