Polling All Pop Royalty! Who's the Next M.J.?

Is there anyone in the music scene today who could replace Michael Jackson’s throne as the King of Pop? You tell us!

By Ted Casablanca Jul 23, 2009 2:20 PMTags
Chris Brown, Michael JacksonJohnny Nunez/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Sure, Michael Jackson hadn't released any new music in a long time. But that hardly matters when your old brilliance remains just as fab as the day it was released. Doubt much of the music on the radio today would have a shelf life near as long, right?

Which raises the question: Is there anyone out there now who's anywhere near touching Jackson's iconic status?

The moves, the look, the hits, the voice and even the backstage drama—M.J. had it all. (And even after his death, he's still got the drama.) On those terms, who might be the current King of Pop? Or should we let that phrase rest in peace along with M.J.?

Poll

Awful's Pop Replacement Poll

Who's the New King of Pop?
Chris Brown: He might be an a-hole, but he's talented and ready for a comeback
7.5%
Adam Lambert: Who says the King of Pop can't be a queen?
21.2%
A Jonas Brother: Whoever's man enough to break from the pop-group first
3.6%
Nobody: Not now, and not ever
59.1%
Somebody we're not thinking of? Fill us in below
8.6%