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Vintage Everyday published a collection of newspaper photographs of Michael Jackson that were reportedly recovered from a dumpster behind a small-town newspaper office. According to the article, the images were discarded when the newspaper transitioned from physical photo archives to more modern methods of storing and receiving news photographs. The recovered pictures offer a glimpse into Jackson’s public image during the 1990s, a decade marked by both major professional achievements and significant personal controversies. The article reviews several key moments from Jackson’s career during that period. In 1991, he released the album 'Dangerous' after signing a record-breaking contract with Sony. The project introduced a new musical direction influenced by New Jack Swing through collaborations with producer Teddy Riley. Jackson also continued to innovate in music videos, with 'Black or White' becoming known for its groundbreaking visual effects and 'Scream,' a duet with Janet Jackson, earning recognition as one of the most expensive music videos ever produced. The piece also highlights Jackson’s large-scale world tours, including the Dangerous World Tour and the HIStory World Tour, both known for elaborate stage productions. It references his widely watched 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which he publicly discussed his vitiligo diagnosis. Additionally, the article notes his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe and the birth of his first two children. Overall, the article presents the recovered photographs as historical artifacts that document a decade when Michael Jackson remained one of the most recognizable figures in global popular culture despite growing media scrutiny and legal challenges.

La Bibliothèque nationale suisse améliore le portail d’accès aux archives numérisées de la presse. Le site internet E-newspaperarchives, qui permet de consulter les archives de journaux de toute la Suisse, du 18ème siècle à nos jours, comprend pour le moment 87 titres en provenance d’une grande partie du territoire helvétique, contre une cinquantaine auparavant.