NBA Star Charles Barkley Arrested

On Wednesday, the NBA star Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Phoenix, Arizona. Barkley failed the field sobriety tests after a police officer smelled alcohol. He was then arrested, cited, and released. His car was impounded and he left in a cab. Police say that Barkley was cooperative throughout the entire ordeal.

Ray Charles’ Hometown Builds Statue of Him

On Friday, Albany, Ray Charles’ hometown, unveiled a revolving lighted bronze statue of him in the middle of a new downtown plaza that is named after him. Family members of Charles showed up at the musical ceremony that honored him. Ray Charles died in 2004 at the age of 73.

Elvis named as Forbes’ Richest Dead Celebrity

Elvis was recently named as Forbes’ Richest Dead Celebrity. He earned about $49 million dollars this past year and last topped the list back in 2005. This past year, Charles M. Schulz made $35 million, George Harrison made $22 million, Albert Einstein made $18 million, Andy Warhol made $15 million, Theodor Geisel made $13 million, Tupac Shakur made $9 million, Marilyn Monroe made $7 million, Steven McQueen made $6 million, James Brown made $5 million, Bob Marley made $4 million, and James Dean made $3.5 million.

Even though Elvis died in 1977, his estate still makes millions of dollars through music royalties, DVDs, licensing deals, and tourism at Graceland. Graceland is Elvis’ mansion in Memphis, TN.