Charles Thomson is regarded as one of the worlds leading authorities on the life and times of Michael Jackson. Having written about the star for various publications and contributed to two best-selling biographies, Thomsons vast knowledge about the King of Pop has seen him interviewed by television and radio stations including BBC News 24, BBC World Service, Blog Talk Radio, KPFA-FM and Sky News.

At just 20 years old Charles began using his network of insider sources to provide Michael Jackson scoops to the UKs biggest newspaper, The Sun. It all began when a member of Jacksons camp gave the young reporter an invaluable tip-off.

On Tuesday 3rd March 2009, Charles received word from an inside source as to where and when Michael Jackson would be landing in the UK to announce a string of comeback concerts at Londons O2 Arena. Using the young writers information, The Sun was able to snap exclusive pictures of Jackson disembarking his private jet at a secluded airstrip in Luton.

Two days later Charles was invited to attend Jacksons press conference at the O2, which would become the stars last ever appearance before an audience. Charles was also present at Jacksons last public performance, when he appeared at the World Music Awards in London in November 2006.

In the months after Michael Jacksons press conference Charles continued to work for The Sun as a Jackson expert.