Michael Jackson becomes Facebook's most popular person

7,413,218 fans


8 July 2009 14:12 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

In death, Michael Jackson has become the most popular person on Facebook as fans sign up to become a virtual fan on the social networking site.

Michael Jackson now boasts 7,413,218 fans, a number growing by around 20 per second, according to CNN, and a massive increase on the 80,000 fans he had whilst alive.

This boost in fan numbers now means Jackson tops the popularity chart on Facebook beating the previous top-slot holder President Barak Obama's 6,441,155 supporters.

Obama recently commented on Jackson's death in relation to new media such as Facebook, stating:

"There are certain people in our popular culture that just capture people's imaginations. And in death, they become even larger. Now, I have to admit that it's also fed by a 24/7 media that is insatiable".
Related

Via: edition.cnn.com

Full tags
Software, Websites, Facebook, Michael Jackson, Barack Obama, Statistics

share print story pdf email story

Recommended articles


Search

Loading

Follow


Best iPad 2 apps

We detail the best iPad 2 and iPad apps in the app store Which iPad app should you download?

Windows 8

All the features and details of the new Microsoft operating system explained What's new in Windows 8?

iPad 3 rumours

What comes next? We look at the possible features, leaks, images, specs and more

Pocket-lint poll

Q. Will you be buying a PS Vita?

Vote YES Vote NO

» LAST TIME
When asked Will Samsung be making a mistake if the Galaxy S III isn't shown at Mobile World Congress in February? 51% said yes and 49% said no