Forbes Ranks Top-Earning Dead Celebrities 

Forbes Ranks Top-Earning Dead Celebrities 

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The video discusses Forbes' annual report on the highest-paid deceased celebrities, highlighting JRR Tolkien, Kobe Bryant, and David Bowie as top earners. It explores the sources of posthumous wealth, including catalog sales, business deals, and license acquisitions. The video also details the significant impact of music catalog sales on estates, with notable figures like David Bowie and James Brown. Additionally, it covers earnings from other celebrity estates, such as Kobe Bryant's stake in BodyArmor and the continued success of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Doctor Seuss, and Charles Schultz.

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Which video game company acquired Middle-earth Enterprises and for how much?

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Name two musicians whose estates continue to generate income from album and ticket sales.

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