Michael attends the American Music Awards after We Are the World wins

Michael Jackson attends the 13th American Music Awards in the company of Elizabeth Taylor. During the ceremony, “We Are the World” receives recognition, with Michael, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and promoter Ken Kragen connected to the award presentation.

The appearance sits at the point where the USA for Africa project is becoming part of Michael’s public identity, alongside the continuing afterglow of Thriller. The ceremony also brings together many of the celebrities associated with the song and its wider humanitarian message.

This page should eventually include ceremony footage, a full award breakdown and clearer confirmation of which awards were presented on the broadcast.