Michael Jackson

There's a reason why this two-disc set is spelled HIStory : disc one is "history" in the form of a greatest hits collection, and a fine collection it is! Disc two is "his story," as this particular selection of songs came out after Jackson was accused of child molestation. The second disc pales next to the first, but the collection of hits makes this a worthy cause.

If stardom is your only subject, you might as well take it to the limit ("Smile," "Tabloid Junkie") (Grade - **)