Janet Jackson and Bobby Brown continue to drive the growth of New Jack Swing, which merges hip hop with R&B. German pop duo Milli Vanilli are stripped of their Best New Artist Grammy when it is revealed they didn't sing on their records. Pepsi drops Madonna as a commercial spokesperson following her controversial "Like A Prayer" video which goes to #1 in the US and UK. Michael Jackson begins referring to himself as the King of Pop. Ringo Starr tours with his All Star Band for the first time with Joe Walsh, Billy Preston and Dr. John, among others.