No Comment Video. Michaelmania hits Mexico as fans honour the King of Pop's birthday Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 31/08/2026 - 12:00 GMT+2 Michaelmania took over the Mexican capital as fans gathered to honour Michael Jackson on what would have been the King of Pop's 68th birthday, performing Thriller’s iconic dance and dressing as zombies. Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans and impersonators gathered in Mexico City on Saturday to honour the King of Pop on what would have been his 68th birthday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT At the “I Do Dance to Thriller 2026” event in the Mexican capital, participants performed the song’s famous choreography after weeks of rehearsals. Jackson impersonators also took to the stage, while fans arrived dressed as the singer or as zombies inspired by the iconic music video. The gathering brought together longtime admirers to celebrate Jackson’s music and lasting influence. Michael Jackson Tribute fans Dance Music Top stories Now playing Next Michaelmania hits Mexico as fans honour the King of Pop's birthday Now playing Next Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch Now playing Next Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as search for survivors continues Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 31st, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next One dead and around 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 31st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne Now playing Next Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails Now playing Next Russia threatens 'massive strikes' on Ukraine energy sites Now playing Next Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest Now playing Next Iceland: Neck and neck referendum rejects EU membership talks Now playing Next Captain arrested after 8 people die in ferry capsize off Cyprus coast Now playing Next Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps results differ in Canada, US and across the world Now playing Next Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on trade Now playing Next Europe Today: Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and China Now playing Next Lower pollution, longer range: How a new type of car tyre is reversing a hidden downside of EVs ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in No Comment Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence No Comment Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king No Comment Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency Iran Iran launches strikes on Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz Uzbekistan India and Uzbekistan deepen ties, eye $5bn trade and long-term uranium supplies Europe News Relief and sorrow in Iceland after EU membership talks referendum fails World News Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to rewrite constitution and boost presidential powers Space Inside Kourou: how a satellite is readied to watch Europe's skies and prevent natural disasters World News Captain arrested after eight people die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus Europe News Russia threatens mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites as Kyiv depot death toll hits 38 Europe News Iceland: Neck and neck referendum rejects EU membership talks ADVERTISEMENT Nepal Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation and death toll rises Europe News Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest for first crossing in six years Europe News Major manhunt underway after woman killed in shooting at Swiss rave Sport Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Switzerland Celebrates a Historic Judo Day Europe News Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session Uzbekistan Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade Europe News At least 37 killed after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
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