AMAs will have tribute to Houston

Associated Press

Christiana Aguilera will perform a medley of the late Whitney Houston's hits at the American Music Awards next month to mark the 25th anniversary of “The Bodyguard.”

Aguilera will perform songs from the film's soundtrack, including Houston's signature number, a cover of Dolly Parton's “I Will Always Love You.”

Aguilera says in a statement that Houston was a personal idol and says her kindness to her as she was coming up in the business “will forever be cherished.” Houston's estate says the singer thought Aguilera was “one of the best voices she enjoyed in this generation of music.” Houston died at the age of 48 in 2012.

The AMAs will be handed out live on ABC on Nov. 19.

MJ top dead earner

Michael Jackson died eight years ago, but he's still generating millions of dollars.

Jackson is atop the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities for the fifth straight year, with $75 million. Forbes says Jackson's earnings are boosted by a new greatest hits album, a Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show and a stake in EMI music publishing.

Two other singers join Jackson in the top five. Elvis Presley is fourth ($35 million) and Bob Marley is fifth ($23 million). Golf legend Arnold Palmer is second. He brought in $40 million in part through sales of Arizona lemonade and ice tea beverage made in his name. He is followed by “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz ($38 million).

Actor convicted

An Egyptian court has convicted “Geostorm” actor Amr Waked for damaging a car parked outside his Cairo home, sentencing him to three months in prison, his lawyer said on Monday, in a case suspected of serving as punishment for the actor's vocal opposition to government policies.

The 45-year-old Waked was never detained over the alleged mid-September incident and did not attend the Saturday hearing. His lawyer said Waked was released on a $60-dollar bail and an appeal will be submitted today. He has denied the charge and maintained he was framed. 

Santa display

The downtown Santa display is a staple of Christmas in Fort Wayne.

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Source: journalgazette