Eye On Entertainment: Gay Wedding in Archie Comics
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Updated: 8:47 AM Jan 30, 2012
Eye On Entertainment: Gay Wedding in Archie Comics
A musical tribute by a current performer who says she was inspired a voice from the past who was laid to rest last weekend; and why is Jesse Jackson calling the organizers of the Grammy's onto the carpet?
Posted: 6:38 AM Jan 30, 2012
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The reactions are in on a popular comics' recent issue.

Archie Comics is celebrating its first ever gay wedding.
In the comic book "Life with Archie #16" ...A character named Kevin Keller marries a doctor he met while recovering from injuries during the Iraq War.

The CEO of the company says most readers reacted positively to the wedding.
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Dozens turned out for the 2012 New Orleans Comic Con this past weekend.

Many of the participants dressed as their favorite super hero, comic book character or anime show.

Portions of a reality show were also shot at the event detailing comic conventions across the country.

Christina Aguilera moved mourners by singing the classic, "At Last" at the funeral for singer Etta James.

James was 73 when she died January 20th due to complications from leukemia.

In dedicating the song, Aguilera said James was the one that cut right through her soul.

Hundreds turned out for the funeral in Gardena, California.
Stevie Wonder also performed during the funeral.

And the Reverend Al Sharpton read a note from Barack Obama.

Mr. Obama wrote that her talents transcended genres.
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Jesse Jackson is weighing in on the Recording Academy's decision to cut its Grammy Award categories from 109 to 78.

Jackson says he wants to meet with the president of the academy- and says he might protest at the awards ceremony. He says he got involved after receiving complaints from artists- who are concerned fewer categories will shut out minorities.

The Grammy's will be held February 12th in Los Angeles.