1989 The German pop duo Milli Vanilli had their Best New Artist Grammy revoked after it was revealed they didn't sing on their records. Madonna's "Like a Prayer" video, which explored themes of faith and discrimination, sparked controversy and garnered praise. Michael Jackson began referring to himself as the "King of Pop" after receiving the Soul Train Heritage Awards. Bobby Brown, a former New Edition vocalist, had a hit with "My Prerogative," which reached #1 in the US and UK. Paula Abdul, who had previously worked as a choreographer for Janet Jackson, had her first US #1 single with "Straight Up". In 1989 We saw the release of "Batman," which redefined the superhero film genre, and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," which broke box office records, along with other notable films like "Dead Poets Society," and "Back to the Future Part II,". 1989 was also a pivotal year, marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Tiananmen Square protests, all of which significantly impacted the global landscape.