Elvis Presley
American singer and actor (1935โ1977)
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Elvis Aaron Presley, known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Presley's energized performances and interpretations of songs, and sexually provocative dance moves, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.
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Elvis Presley Christmas 1971 Home Video Up For AuctionElvis Presley fans with money to spare can buy a beloved family memory preserved on tape ... 'cause video of the 1971 Presley Christmas is now up for auction. Gotta Have Rock and Roll, a popular..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Woman Charged in Scheme To Steal Graceland From Elvis Presley FamilyBig update in the Graceland auction fraud case ... a woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly trying to take over Elvis Presley's home by illicit means. Federal prosecutors are accusing..TMZ.com - Published | |
Woman charged over alleged scheme to fraudulently sell Elvis's former home GracelandA woman has been accused of trying to auction off Elvis Presley's former home Graceland and defraud the singer's family out of millions of dollars.Sky News - Published | |
Cindy Crawford Says Austin Butler's 'Elvis' Accent Is Now Just Part of HimAustin Butler's still sounding like Elvis Presley two years after the movie's release, and it's just a part of him now ... so says supermodel Cindy Crawford. Cindy -- whose daughter Kaia Gerber is in a..TMZ.com - Published | |
Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes expected to fetch up to £120,000 at auctionA pair of Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes are to go up for auction.Sky News - Published | |
Songwriter behind Elvis hits diesMark James - the Grammy-winning songwriter behind Elvis Presley's hit Suspicious Minds - has died aged 83.Sky News - Published | |
Priscilla Presley Celebrates 79th Birthday With Granddaughter Riley KeoughPriscilla Presley and her granddaughter, Riley Keough, presented a united front Saturday, celebrating the 79th birthday of Elvis' ex-wife. It's especially interesting in the wake of what looks like a..TMZ.com - Published | |
Tennessee Attorney General Looking into Graceland Foreclosure AttemptTennessee's top cop is stepping up for the King ... officially checking out misconduct allegations against the lending company that attempted to foreclose on Elvis Presley's estate. TN Attorney General..TMZ.com - Published | |
Judge blocks foreclosure auction of Elvis Presley's GracelandA judge has blocked the auction of Elvis Presley's former home, by a company that claimed his estate failed to repay a loan which used the property as collateral.Sky News - Published | |
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Graceland, Cam'Ron, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle BuschAnother big day of stories ... and we've got the best clips from our shows to catch you up. Check out the hottest takes from Tuesday. First up on "TMZ Live", Harvey and Charles break down Elvis'..TMZ.com - Published | |
Elvis Presley's Nightstand Bible From Graceland Up For AuctionOne lucky Elvis Presley fan's gonna need more than a hope and a prayer to get his personal Bible, they'll need a lotta money, too, as it's about to go up on the auction block. GWS Auctions already has..TMZ.com - Published | |
Graceland Set For Foreclosure, Elvis Presley Heir Riley Keough Claims FraudElvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, is fighting tooth and nail to prevent Graceland from being sold in a foreclosure auction -- a move she claims is based on fraudulent documents. Riley -- who..TMZ.com - Published | Elvis Presley's granddaughter fights auction of GracelandThe former home and burial site of Elvis Presley is set to be sold at a foreclosure auction on Thursday - but his granddaughter is attempting to halt the court-approved sale of Graceland.Sky News - Published |
Cher Says She Dates Younger Men Because They're Bold, Less IntimidatedCher's breaking down her dating habits -- saying she's into younger dudes 'cause they're not terrified of her ... this while also admitting she herself passed on Elvis once upon a time. The legendary..TMZ.com - Published | Rita Moreno Hooked Up with Elvis Presley to Get Back at Marlon BrandoRita Moreno says that her heartbreak from her relationship with Marlon Brando led her right into the arms of another Hollywood icon ... Elvis Presley. The "West Side Story" star recently told People..TMZ.com - Published |
Priscilla Presley Accused Of Recently Being 'Broke' in LawsuitPriscilla Presley is being taken to court by a woman who says she partnered with her to help her get out of some financial difficulties ... ones she claims left Elvis's ex-wife broke. According to..TMZ.com - Published | AI Elvis to star on UK stage for first time with 'never seen before' performancesElvis Presley fans will be able to see a lifesized digital version of the king of rock 'n' roll performing on stage in the UK for the first time later this year.Sky News - Published |
Coppola's Priscilla comes just a year after Luhrmann's Elvis - but tells a very different storyA year after the release of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, Sofia Coppola is telling Presley's side of her story with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.Sky News - Published | Elvis Presley Lion Claw Necklace Up For Auction, Expected to Fetch $500KThe Holy Grail of Elvis Presley jewelry is going up for grabs -- it's his iconic lion claw necklace, and some Elvis-crazed collector might have to drop half a million dollars, or more, to nab it at..TMZ.com - Published |
Priscilla Presley Once Dated Robert KardashianPriscilla Presley was very nearly a Kardashian ... had her unwavering loyalty to her ex, Elvis Presley -- and lack of cooking skills -- not been an issue for Robert Kardashian. In light of the new..TMZ.com - Published | Jacob Elordi Used Bacon to Method Act as Elvis in 'Priscilla'Jacob Elordi's turn as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's new movie is getting a lot of head-turns -- and that's probably 'cause he method acted his way into the role ... with pig skin. The British actor..TMZ.com - Published |
Lisa Marie Presley Begged to Have 'Priscilla' Movie About Elvis HaltedLisa Marie Presley was practically begging Sofia Coppola not to put her new movie about her mom and dad not long before she suddenly died -- slamming the flick as a hit piece. The late daughter of..TMZ.com - Published | Drake Becomes First Artist to Sell 200 Million Single Units Via RIAADrake can now claim he's a King too -- ร la Michael Jackson or Elvis -- because he's hit a milestone ... the Recording Industry Association of America says he's sold more single units than anyone...TMZ.com - Published |
How town became home to 'biggest Elvis festival in the world'An Elvis tribute festival, believed to be the biggest in the world, has become a Welsh "institution", according to its founder.Sky News - Published | Elvis Presley's Revolver Sells at Auction For $200KElvis Presley's gun collection is in demand ... 'cause someone dropped six figures on one of his revolvers, with the final bid more than doubling what it was expected to fetch at auction. The late..TMZ.com - Published |
Elvis Presley Revolver Up For Auction, Could Fetch Up To $90,000Elvis Presley was a proud gun owner, and now a revolver from his expansive firearms collection is hitting the auction block, where it's expected to fetch five figures. The gun going up for sale is a..TMZ.com - Published | Lisa Marie Presley 'died of complications from weight loss surgery'Lisa Marie Presley - the only child of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis - died of complications from a weight loss surgery she had several years ago, a post-mortem examination revealed.Sky News - Published |
Elvis Presleyโs Signed Bible for Sale at $95,000You've heard of King James' good book -- but what about one from The King himself??? Well, now you can say you have ... and not that just, you can actually swoop it up, too. A Bible that was once..TMZ.com - Published | Elvis Presley Estate Officials Slam 'Priscilla,' Priscilla Presley Praises MovieThe upcoming movie on Elvis and Priscilla has enraged some members of the Elvis Estate, who say the flick is a travesty. Multiple officials connected to the estate tell TMZ, the film, "Priscilla," was..TMZ.com - Published |
Elvis Presley In 'Walk The Line' 'Memba Him?!American actor and singer Tyler Hilton was 21 years old when he played the role of Elvis Presley -- touring and performing in numerous cities with Johnny Cash in the '50s and ultimately becoming pals..TMZ.com - Published | Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Engagement Rumors Buzz OnlineAustin Butler and Kaia Gerber are all the rage on the internet right now ... because there's a huge buzz about a potential engagement. There's tons of speculation online that the "Elvis" star may have..TMZ.com - Published |
Priscilla Presley Rips Bam Margera, Says She Never Game Him Elvis Robe Or RingPriscilla Presley's alleged friendship with Bam Margera appears short-lived, she's ripping the "Jackass" star for claiming she gave him one of Elvis' rings and robes ... telling us Bam made the whole..TMZ.com - Published | Bam Margera Giving His Dad Elvis' Robe, Thanks to Priscilla PresleyBam Margera and Priscilla Presley's friendship is paying off for him in a big way -- he's hooking up his dad with an iconic Elvis robe .. TMZ has learned. Bam tells us he was first introduced to..TMZ.com - Published |
Priscilla Presley Hangs Out with Bam MargeraIn what many may consider a bizarre pairing, Priscilla Presley has ties to the 'Jackass' world -- in none other than the troubled Bam Margera. Elvis' widow -- and the mother of the late Lisa Marie..TMZ.com - Published | Lisa Marie Presley Taking Opioids, Lost 40-50 Lbs. Weeks Before DeathLisa Marie Presley was on an extreme weight loss regimen in the months leading up to her death, because she wanted to look her best to celebrate the "Elvis" movie during the various awards ceremonies..TMZ.com - Published |
Austin Butler Gets Oscar Nomination For 'Elvis' After Lisa Marie Presley's DeathAustin Butler is celebrating his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Elvis Presley ... but the honor comes on the heels of tragedy. The 31-year-old actor snagged his Academy Award nomination..TMZ.com - Published | Lisa Marie Presley's Public Funeral at Graceland, Watch it Live HereLisa Marie Presley's celebration of life at Graceland is almost underway, as her family members, friends and countless Elvis Presley fans gather to honor her -- and we have the whole event live..TMZ.com - Published |
Lisa Marie Presley's Grave Being Prepared at Graceland, Near Elvis' PlotLisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest this weekend -- her exact burial spot is being excavated right now, and as expected ... it's in close proximity to her father, Elvis Presley. Sources at..TMZ.com - Published | Nicolas Cage 'heartbroken' by death of ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley - as burial place revealedNicolas Cage has said he is "heartbroken" by the death of Lisa Marie Presley, as it was announced his ex-wife would be buried at the Graceland mansion she inherited from her father Elvis.Sky News - Published |
Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis, dies aged 54Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock and roll legend Elvis, has died, her mother has said in a statement.Sky News - Published | First Look at Jacob Elordi as Elvis on Set of Priscilla Presley MovieHere's the first look at Jacob Elordi playing Elvis Presley on the set of a new movie about Priscilla ... sparking debate about who is the better Elvis, Jacob or Austin Butler. Jacob was in full hair..TMZ.com - Published |
Elvis Presley's Honeymoon House in Palm Springs Finds BuyerThe home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned looks like it's about to get a new owner ... someone willing to pay a pretty penny to live like the King of Rock and Roll. Our real estate sources..TMZ.com - Published | Legends of Rock And Roll Auction Rolls Out Elvis, Jimi Hendrix GuitarsNo one's gonna guarantee you can play guitar like Jimi Hendrix or Elvis Presley, but if nothing else ... ya might be able to decorate your home with the ones they strummed. The Legends of Rock and Roll..TMZ.com - Published |
Priscilla Presley Praises Austin Butler's 'Elvis' PerformancePriscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis Presley, thinks Austin Butler did a stunning job playing the late performer ... and says the internet should pipe down on the scathing critiques. We got..TMZ.com - Published | Austin Butler's Portrayal of Elvis Roasted Online, But Family ApprovesElvis Presley is NOT coming through in Austin Butler's portrayal of the late legend -- so says TikTok anyway ... even though the King's own flesh and blood loves the performance. The official "Elvis"..TMZ.com - Published |
Priscilla Presley Says She Wasn't Involved in Elvis Wedding BanPriscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis, says she wasn't in on any convos leading up to the recent booting of impersonators from Las Vegas wedding chapels ... in fact, it's all news to her. We got..TMZ.com - Published | No More Elvis-Themed Weddings in Las Vegas Chapels, Licensing Co. Clamps DownSorry, impulsive lovebirds -- looking at you Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker -- you're gonna have to help falling in love without Elvis Presley, because corporate is blocking those famous Las..TMZ.com - Published |
Elvis impersonators in Las Vegas could be banned from wedding ceremoniesLas Vegas chapels of love have been left all shook up by moves to stop them using Elvis Presley impersonators in themed wedding ceremonies.Sky News - Published |