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Michael Jackson - Today, Michael Jackson would have turned 57. The larger-than-life, highly influential singer, performer, and songwriter who tragically passed away in 2009 has missed quite a bit since he’s left the world grieving. Here are 10 things that we wish MJ were here to enjoy. Long live the King of Pop!Words By Keith Murphy(Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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The Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show - Before the Super Bowl exploded into a multi-billion dollar entertainment bonanza showcasing the diverse superstar likes of Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and the Rolling Stones, the highly coveted halftime show was an utter afterthought. Thank the music gods above for Michael Jackson, who in 1993 made it cool for in-demand acts to show and prove on pop culture’s biggest stage. If only he were here to see Katy Perry, Missy Elliott (!!!), and Lenny Kravitz carry on his pulling-out-all-the-stops tradition.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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The BET Awards Honors Janet Jackson - Michael always shared a loving, competitive relationship with his baby sister. Indeed, he would have been ecstatic to see Janet get her long overdue props.(Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Holy Trinity of Pop - This September, Madonna is set to re-embark on her buzz-heavy Rebel Heart world tour. That same month, Prince will be releasing his 33rd album HITNRUN exclusively on Jay Z’s streaming service TIDAL. Jackson — who was born in the same year (1958) as his two forever-connected, ‘80s megastar peers — would have no doubt joined in on the G.O.A.T. flexing fun if he were here with us.(Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella, Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for NPG Records 2015)

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C. Breezy Working It Out - This just in: Chris Brown is a pretty good dancer. Exceptional enough that one could envision Michael strutting away with a smile after watching the comeback kid do this and this.(Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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Cirque du Soleil + Michael Jackson = Magic - Before his untimely death, MJ had plans on conquering Las Vegas. Mission accomplished.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil)

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Yeezus Named Video Vanguard - No one in the history of popular music pushed the cinematic boundaries of the music video more than The Gloved One. So when Kanye West receives MTV’s prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award on Sunday night it will be the highest validation of the controversial hip-hop visionary’s self-anointed greatness. MJ would be proud.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Just to See Beyoncé Be… Beyoncé - No, the ‘Yonce has not yet approached Michael Jackson’s otherworldly cultural impact. But Jay Z’s better half carries his unyielding spirit to leave it all out on the floor, something fans should expect when Beyoncé appears at the Global Citizen Festival’s free concert at New York’s Central Park on September 26.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Sitting on Billions - This year, Jackson’s once troubled, cash-strapped estate passed an unfathomable $2 billion. Somewhere, MJ is moon walking.(Photo: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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How Much Is That Glove in the Window? - The wonder of Michael Jackson is such that this year someone slapped down $64,000 for his trademark sequined glove in a UK auction. The sell is even more impressive given that it’s not even Jackson’s original sparkling hand wear, which was debuted by the legendary icon at 1983’s Motown 25. That moved for a jaw-dropping $200,000 in 2009.(Photo: Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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MJ + the Weeknd = A No Brainer - Yes, we are sure the Weeknd is a bit over the endless vocal comparisons to you know who. But could you imagine Jackson delivering the goods on a remix of the alternative R&B standout’s deeply soulful “Earned It?”(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)