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Michael Jackson is Forbes’ highest-paid dead celebrity in 2023

The “King of Pop,” late American musician Michael Jackson, is currently the highest-paid deceased celebrity in the world as of 2023. With an estimated $115 million in earnings, he was dubbed the highest-paid deceased celebrity on Forbes magazine’s 2023 annual list, which was made public on Tuesday. Jackson hasn’t occupied the top rank in the last four years. Second place went to Jackson’s late father-in-law, Elvis Presley, whose estimated net worth was $100 million.

Michael Jackson, King of Pop. Photo source: Google The top 13 deceased celebs list also includes Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Prince, and John Lennon. An approximate $470 million was earned by the deceased celebrities in the previous year. 70 percent less than in 2022. Based on their pretax sales and licencing earnings, they were rated as other sources of income between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023. See the list below: US singer, Michael Jackson – $115 million US singer and actor, Elvis Presley – $100 million US keyboardist, Ray Manzarek – $45 million US cartoonist, Dr. Seuss – $40 million US cartoonist, Charles M. Schulz – $30 million US singer, Prince – $30 million US singer, Whitney Houston – $30 million British singer, John Lennon – $22 million Jamaican singer, Bob Marley – $16 million US singer, Bing Crosby – $14 million British singer, George Harrison – $14 million US golfer, Arnold Palmer – $10 million US singer, Marilyn Monroe – $10 million

Two Nigerians, Anthony Joshua and Giannis feature on 50 highest-paid athletes in the world

Two Nigerians namely Anthony Joshua and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named on the 2023 Forbes list of highest-paid athletes in the world. The British professional boxer, Joshua made no. 28 on the list of highest-paid athletes in the world with total earnings of N53M while the basketball star, Giannis is no. 11 with total earnings of $87.6M.

Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) Highlight on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career In December 2020, Antetokounmpo agreed to a supermax extension with the Bucks worth $228 million for five years, allowing him to opt out after the fourth year.

Antetokounmpo achieved the NBA’s MVP title for both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, in addition to being named the defensive player of the year for the latter season. The first MVP recognition led to substantial bonuses from sponsors like Nike, who renewed their contract with the Greek Freak in 2017. Nike launched the Zoom Freak 1 in 2019, marking the largest initial release of a signature shoe in Nike basketball history. In 2020, Disney secured the rights to create a film based on Antetokounmpo’s life, similar to “The Blind Side.” The movie, titled “Rise,” premiered on Disney+ in June 2022. He is sponsored by the following brands: Amazon, Breitling, Come Ready Foods LLC, Epic Games, Google, JBL, Meta, Nike, and Unilever. Highlight of Anthony Joshua’s career Joshua achieved an undefeated streak of 22 professional victories and held the world heavyweight championship from 2016 to 2019, until a remarkable defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr.

Later in 2019, the British fighter successfully redeemed himself with a unanimous decision, avenging his previous loss. However, Joshua faced two losses against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Nonetheless, he regained his momentum with a victory over Jermaine Franklin in April 2023. Joshua boasts an extensive social media presence, amassing a staggering 26 million followers across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He is sponsored by the following brands: Audemars Piguet, DAZN, and Under Armour.

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Lionel Messi tops the list of the highest-paid athletes for 2022

Argentinian football star, Lionel Messi has topped the list of highest-paid athletes for 2022, according to Forbes list.

While Messi who ended the year by winning the 2022 World Cup took the first spot in the list, Cristiano Ronaldo came third in the 2022 highest-paid athletes list. Basketball star, LeBron James took the second position.
Messi and Ronaldo, who are the two most recognisable stars in football across the world, have often been competing both on and off the pitch for accolades.

See the full list below…

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo – NBA – Milwaukee Bucks – $80.9 million

9. Tom Brady – NFL – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $83.9 million

8. Canelo Alvarez – boxing – Mexico – $90 million

7. Roger Federer – tennis – Switzerland – $90.7 million

6. Kevin Durant – NBA – Brooklyn Nets – $92.1 million
5. Steph Curry – NBA – Golden State Warriors – $92.8 million

4. Neymar – Ligue 1 – PSG/Brazil – $95 million

3. Cristiano Ronaldo – football – Portugal – $115 million

2. LeBron James – NBA – LA Lakers – $121.2 million

1. Lionel Messi – Ligue 1 – PSG/Argentina – $130 million

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Mohamed Salah becomes Liverpool’s highest-paid player with new contract

Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has now become the highest earner at the club after signing a new contract on Friday.
The Egyptian superstar signed a deal that ties him to the Premier League club until 2025.

It will see Salah take home around £350,000 a week, a salary that breaks the Reds’ salary structure.
The Egyptian has scored 156 goals in 254 appearances, as well as helped guide the team to last season’s FA Cup and Carabao Cup triumphs.
He was named both the FWA Footballer of the Year and the PFA Players’ Player of the Year last season.
Speaking to the club’s website, Salah said: “I feel great and [I am] excited to win trophies with the club. It’s a happy day for everyone.
“It takes a little bit of time, I think, to renew, but now everything is done so we just need to focus on what’s next.
“I think you can see in the last five or six years the team was always going [upwards]. Last season we were close to winning four, but unfortunately in the last week of the season we lost two trophies.
“I think we are in a good position to fight for everything. We have new signings as well.
“We just need to keep working hard, have a good vision, be positive and go for everything again.”

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