Michael Jackson has received hospital treatment for serious burns to his head after his hair caught light during a freak filming accident. The 25-year-old entertainer was singing his hit "Billie Jean" for a Pepsi Cola commercial in Los Angeles when the special effects went wrong. Three thousand fans saw a firework display erupt behind the superstar, showering him in sparks and setting light to.. On January 27, 1984, Michael Jackson was filming a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles alongside his brothers from The Jacksons. The commercial was produced as part of a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with PepsiCo, which sought to capitalize on Jackson's immense popularity at the time. The filming took place before a live audience, creating the atmosphere of a.
In January 1984, Michael Jackson was staging a Pepsi commercial shoot when a pyrotechnics malfunction set his hair ablaze, altering the course of his life—and igniting a high-stakes settlement with Pepsi. But how much did Pepsi actually pay Jackson after that accident?. Michael Jackson was involved in a Pepsi commercial accident in 1984. Here's what to know about the incident that was depicted in the 2026 'Michael' biopic movie.