Elvis Presley Earned $52 Million in Previous 12 Months Fri. October 31.2008 4:37 PM EDT
Elvis Presley is the top-earning dead celebrity, according to Forbes. The singer, who died in 1977, brought in $52 million in the last 12 months. He even outranks current stars like Justin Timberlake ($44 million) and Madonna ($40 million). Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz ranked second on the list, followed by Heath Ledger, Albert Einstein, Aaron Spelling, Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), John Lennon, Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, James Dean and Marvin Gaye. Patti Page Re-records "Doggie" Hit to Promote Humane Pet Treatment Fri. October 31.2008 4:37 PM EDT In a bid to promote the adoption and humane treatment of pets, Patti Page has recorded a new version of her 1953 hit, "Doggie in the Window." The veteran pop star, who will turn 81 on Nov. 8, is contributing the song to the Humane Society of the United States for use in its campaigns to save and care for homeless animals and stamp out inhumane "puppy mills." New lyrics for the familiar tune were written by Page's publicist, Sanford Brokaw, and Chris Gantry, composer of the 1968 Glen Campbell classic, "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife." The revised song will be used in public service announcements and can be downloaded from the Humane Society Web site. Currently celebrating her 65th year in show business, Page will release a new album, Best Country Songs, on Nov. 22. Her autobiography, This Is My Song, is due out in January. Alan Jackson Surrounded by Famous Friends at CMT Giants Taping Fri. October 31.2008 10:29 AM EDT Alan Jackson enjoyed music and testimonials from his famous friends at the taping of CMT Giants: Alan Jackson at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Thursday night (Oct. 30). Performers included Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Taylor Swift, who all sang some of Jackson's best-known songs. His wife Denise Jackson, George Jones and Hank Williams Jr. also made special appearances. The show will debut on CMT on Dec. 6. Kay --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
