MJmyinspiration: Michael Jackson best sold celebrity in 2011

Michael Jackson was declared the best sold celebrity in 2011 according to a recent list compiled by Forbes.com and published on their website on Tuesday. Reuters reporters inform that the late pop singer was also declared the second highest-earning musician, dead or alive. This is not the first time Michael Jackson wins the Forbes classification; on the contrary, the deceased celebrity occupied the same position in Forbes 2011.
The estimates of the famous financial magazine show that the “Thriller” interpreter made $170 million in the past year. According to analysts, his post-mortem success is partially due to the fact that Michael Jackson’s name has been a constant in tabloids and newspapers since his death in 2009. Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial contributes to the popularity of the celebrity as many more people are intrigued by the discoveries that investigators make in the case. Murray has pleaded not guilty, but he may be charged with involuntary manslaughter for administering the powerful anesthetic, propofol, to the singer.

Cirque du Soleil organized a show called “Immortal” in memory of the King of Pop and many profits were brought to the Jackson account. The show, which was inspired by the singer’s life and music, gathered thousands of spectators. Many similar events are held everywhere around the world in the artist’s honor, but none of them drew people’s attention like this year’s tribute concert in Cardiff, Wales. Ten of thousands of fans purchased tickets, thus contributing to Michael Jackson’s wealth.

On the second position of the top is another beloved celebrity, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. The artist continues to be the favorite celebrity of people all over the world and you can tell this by taking a look at the $55 million revenue he won this year. It was Cirque du Soleil who increased the artist’s profit, once again, due to the “Viva Elvis” show they staged this year.

The Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list created by Forbes includes every deceased artist that has produced more than $6 million in 2011. On the third place was Marilyn Monroe with $27 million, whereas the fifth position was occupied by the screen icon Elizabeth Taylor with a $12 million income.

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Can the real King please stand up: Michael Jackson beat Elvis to become the top-earning dead celebrity for a second year, raking in $170m compared to Presley's $55m

The Thriller singer, who died aged 50 of a drug overdose, is also the second highest-earning pop music act this year, dead or alive, Forbes.com said.

Like Jackson, Presley's $55m earnings were helped by the Cirque du Soleil, who produced Viva Elvis in tribute to the late singer.

Hollywood's golden age pin-up girl, Marilyn Monroe, who died at age 36 in 1962, earned near $27 million, placing her third on the list.

Icon: Marilyn Monroe came in third place with earnings of $27m

Top-earning dead celebrities

1. Michael Jackson, $170M
2. Elvis Presley, $55M
3. Marilyn Monroe, $27M
4. Charles Shulz, $25M
5. John Lennon (tie), $12M
6. Elizabeth Taylor, $12M
7. Albert Einstein, $10M
8. Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), $9M
9. Jimi Hendrix (tie), $7M
10. Stieg Larsson (tie), $7M
11. Steve McQueen (tie), $7M
12. Richard Rodgers (tie), $7M
13. George Harrison (tie), $7M
14: Bettie Paige, $6M
15. Andy Warhol, $6M

Sultry screen icon Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away in March aged 79, was placed fifth after reportedly earning $12 million, with a large portion coming from the sales of her popular fragrance, White Diamonds.

The Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list by Forbes takes into account any deceased famous figure who has earned at least $6 million between October 2010 and October 2011.

Jackson's physician at the time of his death, Dr. Conrad Murray, is currently on trial in Los Angeles, charged with involuntary manslaughter for administering the powerful anesthetic propofol as a sleep aid for the singer in Jackson's home. Murray has pleaded not guilty.

Jackson, whose name has rarely been out of the media headlines due to his sudden death and its cause, has seen sales of albums and memorabilia increase in the past year.

The theatre group Cirque Du Soleil has mounted an extravagant show called 'Immortal' that is based on the singer's life and music.

Earlier this month, a tribute concert in Cardiff, Wales, lured tens of thousands of fans.

Passing of a legend: Sultry screen icon Elizabeth Taylor, who died in March aged 79, was placed fifth after reportedly earning $12 million