MJ is world's top dead earner

For a second straight year Michael Jackson is the world's top dead earner, according to a macabre list compiled by Forbes magazine of stars whose earning power remains undiminished beyond the grave.
The King of Pop, who died two years ago at the age of 50, brought in $170 million for his estate over the past 12 months, enough to place him ahead of every other pop music act of the past year -- both living and dead -- except for Irish rock band U2.
Elvis came in second place, earning $55 million, thanks to his evergreen songbook and a hit Las Vegas stage production.
In third place was movie siren Marilyn Monroe, who had $27 million in earnings over the past year.
"Peanuts" cartoon creator Charles Schulz was fourth while Beatles' legend John Lennon tied for fifth place with screen goddess Elizabeth Taylor, both earning $12 million.
Forbes compiled its list of 15 deceased top earners by consulting agents, lawyers and other experts.