Some say he was quite talented. I guess so, he could walk backward while sticking one hand out. He could play with himself on stage. Some of his songs were OK, especially after they were redone by someone else. In the 50's there was a record done (by I can't remember who) that had a verse where he could sing like a girl (same as MJ only a bit better) but the next verse he could sing like a frog so he had more talent.
As for the "news" media, it's easier to milk one thing to the last drop than go out and find real news to report on.
