Michael Jackson died 6 years ago today, and TMZ has learned his estate went from the brink of bankruptcy to financial fortune ... and his kids are now better off than their famous dad. Sources familiar with the financials tell TMZ, the estate has grossed nearly $2 billion since Mj's death. The money comes from the movies "This is It," the Cirque show "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," 50 million albums sold and various other ventures. After expenses,...
- 6/25/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
When Cirque du Soleil turned their psychedelic sights on the music of Michael Jackson for the Immortal World Tour, they found themselves with a treasure trove of classic tunes to turn into mind-bending displays of acrobatic brilliance, jaw-dropping costumes and insane set design.
Adding Cirque du Soleil's trademark style to the King of Pop's beloved classics, they were able to make a slew amazing songs even more amazing, in a performance that tells the story of the music icon's rise to fame.
Video: Exclusive Clip: Go Backstage with Cirque du Soleil
To really get of sense of what makes the show so great, here are nine of Mj's songs that were made even more awesome by Cirque du Soleil.
1. "Thriller"
It's hard to improve on one of the greatest music videos ever made, but a bunch of flying mummies dancing around in a trippy (and creepy) cemetery manages to give the original video a run for its...
Adding Cirque du Soleil's trademark style to the King of Pop's beloved classics, they were able to make a slew amazing songs even more amazing, in a performance that tells the story of the music icon's rise to fame.
Video: Exclusive Clip: Go Backstage with Cirque du Soleil
To really get of sense of what makes the show so great, here are nine of Mj's songs that were made even more awesome by Cirque du Soleil.
1. "Thriller"
It's hard to improve on one of the greatest music videos ever made, but a bunch of flying mummies dancing around in a trippy (and creepy) cemetery manages to give the original video a run for its...
- 3/11/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
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