MJ tops ‘Most Fans on Facebook’ list

WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson features at the top when it comes to having most number of fans on the popular social networking site Facebook.

According to figures released by AllFacebook.com, the late King of Pop reigns the upper echelons of Facebook’s superstar culture, with more than 7 million devotees.

Nick O’Neill, founder of the Social Times Web site, told CNN that the number previously stood at 80,000, but had skyrocketed over the last couple weeks, creating what Facebook dubbed the largest crowd response ever on the site, reports Christian Science Monitor.

Nick also said that the late star was gaining about 20 fans per second, and “even more during peak traffic hours.”

Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama bagged the second spot followed by The Fast and the Furious actor Vin Diesel.

The “I love sleep” community bagged the fourth spot, and wrapping up the top five was the “Pizza” group.

Here’s the ‘Most Fans on Facebook’ list

1. Michael Jackson

2. Barack Obama

3. Vin Diesel

4. I love sleep

5. Pizza

6. I need a vacation

7. Dr. House

8. Facebook

9. R.I.P. Michael Jackson

10. Will Smith (ANI)