But while the King of Pop and Google dominated the headlines, there was a lot more buzzing in social media circles. We covered everything from ImageShack getting hacked to some absolutely stunning Vimeo videos for design inspiration. Without further ado, here are the top 10 social media stories making headlines this week:
1. Google to Launch Operating System - Google shook up the tech world by announcing Google Chrome OS. Learn about Google's entry to the OS market.
2. ImageShack Hacked by Anti-sec Movement - Every image on ImageShack was replaced yesterday with a very unique message. Learn more about what happened and why.
3. 12 Gorgeous Vimeo Videos for Design Inspiration - Natasha Wescoat explores 12 breathtaking Vimeo videos that will bring out your inner creative.
4. Michael Jackson’s Memorial: The Biggest Web Event in History? - The response to Michael Jackson's passing was staggering. Read my analysis and predictions about the event's impact on the web.
5. Google Chrome OS: Will It Kill Windows? - Let the debate on Google Chrome OS begin! Will it be the OS to beat Microsoft, or will it not be able to run Photoshop?
6. Michael Jackson Memorial: Where People Watched It Online - Michael Jackson's memorial was one of the biggest events in the history of the web. See who was carrying the feed.
7. Fail Whale in Pop Culture - Fail Whale creator Yiying Lu has opened a new website with a collection of fan-made Fail Whale imagery. You have to see it to believe it.
8. Influx of Twitter Account Suspensions Creating Confusion - A wave of account suspensions hit Twitter last Sunday. Find out what happened and who was affected.
9. 4chan Versus Twitter: Round One - 4Chan was able to spam Twitter's trending topics. Learn what happened and its implications on Twitter spam.
10. 14 iPhone Apps With Push Notification for Productivity - Elliott Kosmicki highlights 14 useful apps utilizing one of iPhone 3.0 OS's biggest features: push notifications.