Michael Jackson is earning more money after his death than he did when he was alive.
The Thriller hitmaker's estate managed to net $USD110 million in a year, with the publishing rights from his hit tracks raking in an impressive $USD3.6m. Triumph ‑ the merchandising side of his company ‑ also managed to secure the estate $USD26 million.
It comes after Michael Jackson was named the top‑earning dead celebrity by Forbes for the fifth year in a row in 2017.
The King of Pop ‑ who died in June 2009 ‑ made a whopping $USD110 million in the past 12 months, ensuring he once again takes the top spot on the business publication's annual list of the most profitable late stars.
His earnings have come from his music and publishing revenues and an hour‑long Halloween special on CBS entitled Michael Jackson's Halloween.
[Source: TVNZ]
