For the second year in a row, Michael Jackson tops Forbes’ annual list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities.

“Over the past 12 months Jackson’s estate brought in $170 million from sales of his music and his stake in the Sony/ATV catalog. That’s a big drop from the $275 million Jackson earned in the previous 12 months but it’s still enough to make him the second highest-earning pop act over the past year, dead or alive, after U2.”

To place on this year’s list a deceased celebrity had to have earned at least $6 million between October 2010 and October 2011. The 15 people on the list earned a combined $366 million in that period.

The full top 15 list follows after the click.

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A while ago we gave you a first look at the Karl Lagerfeld pendants from rather new Parisian jewelry brand Nous Sommes (We Are). Today we show you their latest pieces, consisting of pendants featuring Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson.

More images of the new pendants follow after the jump.

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“On the first anniversary of The King of Pop’s death, Aloe Blacc pays homage to the legend the only way he knows how, by performing a cover of his favorite MJ song (Billie Jean). But rather than try to recreate the magic of the original, Aloe puts one of the most soulful & bluesy spins you’ll ever hear on this classic.”

Drums – Te’Amir Sweeney
Guitar – Joel Van Dijk
Bass – Joseph Gonzales
Sax – Randal Fisher
Trumpet – Tutu Sweeney

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Artoo reports about an interesting upcoming remix album by Hiroshi Fujiwara and K.U.D.O. The album remixes songs by Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and will hit retailers in Japan beginning of June. Some other stores around globe, including colette and Firmament, should also be getting it. Something to look out for!

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For a recent Michael Jackson editorial piece in Interview Magazine, artist Kaws was invited to work over an image of Michael Jason. Check out the outcome here above.

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Since the passing away of pop icon Michael Jackson we have seen lots of tribute t-shirt pop up. In the case of Hype Means Nothing it makes a little more sense than from other brands, as they are known for celebrity being featured on their t-shirts with the hand sign. The t-shirt will be released soon in two colorways at colette.

More detailed images of the Hype Means Nothing Michael Jackson tribute t-shirt follow after the jump.

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As I’m sure you have heard, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away yesterday. We are all deeply saddened by the tragic loss of this extraordinary music legend. To pay tribute to this music icon, Neff has produced a Michael Jackson Tee titled “Long Live the King” in two colorways. Unlike some of the tackier R.I.P. MJ shirts we’ve seen, this one does some justice to the King of Pop’s legendary career.

Michael Jackson’s memory lives on through his music.

More images of the Neff Michael Jackson Tribute T-Shirt after the jump.

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