Michael Jackson's estate earned £173m in year after star's death

The 'King of Pop' generated more income than Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna and Jay-Z combined in 2010Michael Jackson's This Is It tour was the singer's plan to try to regain some control over the debts he had amassed during his extravagant life, and ultimately the preparation for it played its part in his death. But it was also his death which proved just how strong his selling power was.His estate received a huge boost in the wake of his death and saw him generate £173m in the 12 months after h...

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