Elvis Presley News

Devil in Disguise

2007-12-28T07:38:00.000-08:00

The 67-year old has admitted that he would have liked nothing more than to have woken up one day and to realise that he had become Elvis.
Top News.in : Cliff - "I want to be Elvis"

Love Me Tender

2007-12-28T07:37:00.000-08:00

LOVE Me Tender was high on the songlist when an Elvis Presley impersonator and his bride tied the knot on Saturday. For Bill Wilkinson, who has been a professional tribute act for four years, decided to stick with the Elvis theme for his wedding to fiancee Susan Bonner. And whilst they were "all shook up" by the torrential rain and gusting wind which greeted them outside Bury Register Office, it did not spoil the occasion.
This Is Lancashire com : Elvis impersonator marries
A slow news day...

Whole Lotta Elvis

2007-12-28T07:32:00.000-08:00

Lisamarie turns up to Led Zep gig
Metro : Whole Lotta Misery

Running Scared

2007-12-28T07:29:00.000-08:00

Some great characters dressed as Elvis turned up at the Vegas Marathon.
SF Gate.com : Vegas Marathon
Runner Kathy Barker was one of the Elvises in a black Elvis wig and a white Elvis body suit with gold stars. She left behind the leather and most of the heavy jewelry, though, being sensible. Running in a cheap wig for 26 miles would be misery enough. "Elvis would understand," she said. "Wherever he is."

Return To Slender?

2007-12-28T07:24:00.000-08:00

Priscilla Presley and daughter Lisa Marie shocked onlookers at the Lunchbox Art Function in New York last night when they turned up looking as if they were on their way to a Hallowe'en party. The pair were dressed entirely in black and appeared pale and dishevelled as they posed on the red carpet sporting disaster haircuts. Priscilla, 62, showed off her botched highlights while Lisa Marie, 39, seemed to have deliberately back-combed her blonde locks into a scarecrow look
Now Magazine : What Happened To Priscilla & Lisamarie?
Oh dear

Postman Prat

2007-12-28T07:20:00.000-08:00

Ariel Santamaria, a former postman, now an elected counciller has been denied permission to marry a couple dressed as Elvis
EITB24.com : Counciller in flares
The councillor would be dressed as Elvis, not the couple.

Very Late News

2007-12-28T07:15:00.000-08:00

A court has silenced two Elvis Presley fans, who created havoc for their neighbours by singing along to the King of Rock's hits.
Daily India.com : Singing Elvis could get you fined
Collins denied violating a noise abatement order but was convicted and fined "100 pounds with 150 ponds costs"

Viagra Las Vegas

2007-08-31T03:15:00.000-07:00

An Elvis track has been used in a new TV advert for the blue pill
Times Of India : Presley daughter fuming
It's just wrong but you can watch it here
YouTube : Viagra Ad

Crime Watch

2007-08-31T03:12:00.000-07:00

Stolen gun news
Forbes.com : Presley gun stolen from museum
more stolen gun news
Forbes.com : Presley gun stolen now found

Don't Be Cruel

2007-08-31T03:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to technology, Lisamarie Presley has recorded a duet with her late father. The track is "In The Ghetto"
Washington Post : Elvis & Lisamarie duet
I don't know whether he is talking to her after that marriage to Michael Jackson though. You can hear it here...
Spinner.com : Lisamarie Interview

trivial pursuit

2007-08-31T03:01:00.000-07:00

Nice collection of trivia, for example, The last film Elvis saw at the cinema was The Spy Who Loved Me. The day before he died.
The Independent Online : 30 Elvis facts
Here's another sample, Elvis was himself a keen collector of guns. He had 40 weapons in his arsenal, including M-16s and a Thomson sub-machinegun.

a big hunk of... rock

2007-08-31T02:57:00.000-07:00

Elvis rock lady has found picture of Elvis on rock.There is a picture on link, this really is an amazing find!!!
FoxNews : Elvis image on rock
I think she got the name 'Elvis rock lady' after she found the rock

hardman is Elvis fan

2007-08-31T02:53:00.000-07:00

Vinnie Jones, 42, ditched his tough guy look to don a bright purple Elvis Presley-style suit, white socks, and a pair of dark sunglasses to renew his wedding vows
icWales.co.uk : Vinny renews vows
good man.

Brit-Plop

2007-02-16T07:52:00.000-08:00

Noel Gallagher reckons if he went solo, he would be bigger than Elvis Presley within a year.
FemaleFirst.co.uk : bigger than Elvis
Not likely.

in a state

2007-02-16T07:49:00.000-08:00

The life-sized memorial, depicting the SUSPICIOUS MINDS crooner in his iconic bejewelled jumpsuit, will stand on the site of Presley's historic 1973 Aloha From Hawaii concert
Contactmusic.com : presley honoured
Good.

hound dog hounded

2006-12-28T10:26:00.000-08:00

Elvis tribute act Geraint Benney has been getting death threats as his lack of hair is thought to be disrespectful to the king. One nutter has threatened to shoot him
Sky News : bald Elvis all shook up
Benney, 34 has no plans to give up his show which involves cooking up burgers in stage and emerging from a gold coffin.

eternal flame

2006-12-28T10:24:00.000-08:00

Songwriter Dennis Linde, who wrote one of Elvis Presley's last major hits, Burning Love, has died aged 63.
Contact Music.com : Linde dies

No1 in the stamp charts

2006-12-28T10:22:00.000-08:00

Elvis Presley continues to be the reigning king of rock 'n' roll and post office stamps.
All Headline News : Elvis most popular stamp
"Stamp collecting continues as one of the world's most popular educational hobbies that the entire family can enjoy" says postmaster general John E Potter but then he would wouldn't he?

Elvis impersonator marries

2006-09-30T08:41:00.000-07:00

An Elvis Presley tribute act plans to marry his fiancée in a Las Vegas-style wedding during a seaside town's annual festival in honour of "the King". But Dave Smith, 20, from Aberdare, south Wales, has been banned by his bride from wearing his usual Presley suit during the ceremony in Porthcawl. Instead he will wear a black tuxedo to marry Ceri Richards, 24, a fellow Elvis devotee he met at one of his gigs.
BBC News : Elvis tribute festival marriage
Ms Richards, who is also from Aberdare, said: "I'd have loved to have got married in Las Vegas but it was not possible so Porthcawl is the next best thing"

people with suspicious minds

2006-09-15T06:59:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley jr. as he likes to be called is 45 and can be found living near Grand Lake, St Mary's, Ohio. The result of a relationship between Elvis and actress Angelique Pettijohn.
Cleveland.com : the son of Elvis
"People either believe me or they don't" he says

also driven by nick berry

2006-09-01T07:52:00.000-07:00

A car reportedly once owned by Elvis Presley is due to be auctioned on 12th September
icLiverpool.com : Elvis cadillac set to fetch £18,000

it's now or never

2006-09-01T07:47:00.000-07:00

A huge reward has been offered for finding Elvis who will be 72 in January
Scotsman.com : find Elvis for $3 million
The film and site aim to explore persistently popular rumours that Elvis did not die on August 16 1977, but may have gone into hiding. The site can be found at www.elviswanted.com

hound dog batters teddy bear

2006-08-05T09:17:00.000-07:00

A teddy which used to belong to Elvis Presley was destroyed when a dog meant to guard them went on the rampage. The dog ripped the head off the bear and attacked scores of other teddies.
BBC News : dog destroys £40,000 Elvis teddy
Daniel Medley of Wooky Hole Caves said "It was total carnage... there were heads pulled off, arms and legs everywhere"

what a load of cobblers

2006-07-25T08:06:00.000-07:00

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS is convinced ELVIS PRESLEY was homosexual - as he is suspicious of his glitzy wardrobe and maternal attachment. "Anyone who lives with their mama that long and dresses up in that much spangly gold with black lacquer on their eyes has definitely got something going on."
PR Inside.com : Elvis was "gay"
What a load of cobblers - who is this dick-head anyway??

return to sender (again)

2006-06-14T08:45:00.000-07:00

The 4 bedroom pad in Tennessee that had been snapped up by Geller from auction site eBay for $905,000 had already been sold to someone else.
North Korea Times : Elvis home vanishes from magician's grasp
Serves him right. ha ha

heartbreak hotel

2006-06-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

Psychic Uri Geller has bought the house Elvis lived in prior to finding fame. The 4 bedroom pad in Tennessee has been snapped up by Geller from auction site eBay for $905,000
RTE.ie : geller buys Presley house
Geller said, ""As the clock closed on the bidding Sunday, I felt intuitively I got the price," he said. "Suddenly the radio started playing an Elvis song. That was Elvis telling me we got the house!" - but he didn't predict what happened next...

number crunching

2006-06-14T08:22:00.000-07:00

Impersonators of the king are at risk under copyright law after the recent sale of Elvis' image rights by Lisamarie. An 85% stake was sold for $115 million
Starpulse.com : Elvis impersonators may lose their jobs
There are 30,000 Elvis impersonators in New York City

shhhhhhhh...

2006-06-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

Priscilla Presley has spoken out regarding scientology, she says "drug-free silent births show respect to the baby and stop them becoming unbalanced. I wish I'd had a silent birth when I had Lisa Marie."
Newkerala.com : more support for Cruise 'silent' birth
Thanks.

U.S government gives gracelend landmark status

2006-06-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley's former home in Memphis is to be given landmark status
BBC News : graceland given landmark status
The second most famous home in America was bought in 1957 for £59,000

the wonder of yew

2006-03-09T13:29:00.000-08:00

Elvis Presley is back, or rather bark from the dead - in an ivy covered oak tree! John Edgar (43) took the snap in Fairford, Wilts
Sky News : daily star 'love me timber'
This is a brilliant story. It gives tabloids the chance to come up with headlines like Love me Timber, Elvis Pres-Tree, Deciduous Minds, Hound Log etc. etc. Tree expert, Simon Toomer said "The amazing thing is it has not been pruned to look like that"

the ghost of you

2006-03-09T13:24:00.000-08:00

The ghost of Elvis has appeared on a reciept. Of course this is on eBay and going for silly amounts of cash already.
eBay : Elvis presley ghost on depot receipt
"I cannot explain where these images came from or why they appeared on my receipt..." Spooky

trying in the chapel

2006-02-24T07:46:00.000-08:00

The daughter of Elvis Presley, married guitarist and music producer Michael Lockwood in a traditional Japanese ceremony in Kyoto on January 22nd.
WFIE.com : lisa marie presley marries guitarist in Japan
She was previously married to Nicolas Cage, Michael Jackson, and Danny Keough, (the father of her two children.) Presley seems to be on great terms with Keough still. He was the best man. Daughter, Riley, was maid of honour, while her son Benjamin was a groomsman.

throw the key away

2006-01-20T11:07:00.000-08:00

A woman stabbed her boyfriend with a pair of scissors because he repeatedly played the Elvis Presley hit Burning Love on the King’s birthday, January 8, police in Australia alleged today.
IOL Online : woman stabs boyfriend in Elvis dispute

pay and display

2006-01-20T11:03:00.000-08:00

An obsessed Elvis Presley fan who stole nearly £600,000 of council car parking payments to buy one of the largest collections of the singer’s memorabilia will have her hoard confiscated and auctioned.
The Times : Elvis hoard leads to jailhouse
46-year-old spinster Julie Wall stole £597,963 from her employer, North Kesteven District Council over 9 years, and then trawled auctions, record fairs and eBay to find scarce examples of Elvis’s music and signed mementoes. Wall, who became infatuated with the singer when she was 12, was jailed for three years for theft.

how could she??

2006-01-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

Jim Curtin has put up for sale what may be the world's largest private collection of Elvis memorabilia - 50,000 items to win back his girlfriend
The Scotsman : Presley man still headed for heartbreak hotel
But Renata Ginter, Curtin's 35-year-old ex-girlfriend, wants nothing to do with him. In fact, she is engaged to someone else. Ginter declined to speak publicly about their relationship, but she said she was surprised Curtin was selling his beloved collection. "I thought he would keep it forever," she said. "After all those years of housing it, collecting it, he was a prisoner to it. It ruled his every move."

freedom of information

2005-12-30T04:56:00.000-08:00

The FBI have 2,400 pages of files on Frank Sinatra alone, there's also plenty on Elvis as reported by the Independent
the Independent.co.uk: what did the FBI make of top pop stars
Senator George Murphy describes him as "a very sincere young man, deeply concerned over the narcotics problem in this country and is becoming active in the drive against the use of narcotics, particularly by young people."
For more just go to the FBI website and click on 'Famous Persons' (or click the link below)
the FBI.gov: famous persons

most haunted

2005-12-30T04:51:00.000-08:00

Ghost star Patrick Swayze (53) has been told by four different mystics that Elvis is watching over him
ContactMusic.com : Elvis is Swayze guardian angel
I bet they say that to all the rich film stars, Swayze is quoted as saying "Whatever, I don't mind"

roasted in memphis

2005-12-02T04:48:00.000-08:00

"A perfect gift for collectors, coffee lovers or both" - "This coffee will be at the top of the charts after the first pot" it continues
ElvisCoffee.com : brew a cup from the king of rock n roll
Choose from Santa Baby, Love Me Tender, Blue Christmas or Silent Night (the decaf option)

fool's gold

2005-12-02T04:45:00.000-08:00

Twenty-two sandwiches for nearly two grand in 1976 - that's a bit steep
ContactMusic.com : Presley's sandwich trip
even if they were peanut butter, jelly and bacon

mistress floppy?

2005-11-10T08:32:00.000-08:00

Look at this, more from Byron (see below) - he's very good at saying dead people are rubbish in bed
EntertainmentWise.com : Marilyn snubbed Elvis
It has been revealed that blonde legend Marilyn Monroe turned down a date with Mr rock and roll himself, Elvis Presley.... Actual quote "Monroe smiled in a way that said she liked how Elvis filled out his Oxford trousers, but then her face fell as she took in his companions.”

mister floppy?

2005-11-10T08:27:00.000-08:00

Elvis often left his one-night stands in tears, because he refused to take their virginity after they had pleasured him orally - it's claimed
ContactMusic.com : Elvis broke hearts in the bedroom
Says Byron Raphael anyway, he adds "I'd step in and say, 'It's time to go now, honey. Elvis needs to sleep.' And I'd peel her off him.

jailhouse rocker

2005-11-10T08:20:00.000-08:00

The latest from Las Vegas (where else)
Mercury News.com : Elvis impersonator helps cops nab suspect
A retired Elvis impersonator helped Las Vegas police nab a man suspected of stealing more than $300,000 worth of memorabilia from the Elvis-A-Rama museum, authorities said Wednesday.

lonesome tonight?

2005-09-30T07:08:00.000-07:00

See Jerry Presley at Porthcawl...
BBC News : Elvis cousin to star in festival
"An Elvis speed dating event is among some of the activities which will take place over the three day festival"
How exactly does that work then..?
Event co-ordinator Peter Phillips has the answers "It's speed dating with the common denominator that everyone's an Elvis fan," he said. "I don't think Elvis gear is compulsory but it will put you at the front of the queue."

it's a miracle

2005-09-30T07:04:00.000-07:00

"There are so many ways to examine the life and legacy of our Lord Elvis (blessed be He) that it's hard to find a way to examine it that will prove His divine status to the masses..."
Blog Critics.org: Elvis Presley is god
well it's one argument...

busy day in the office then...

2005-09-30T06:56:00.000-07:00

An employee of a North Carolina company has created an office-supply shrine to Elvis with 2,600 post-it notes.
NBC.com : Elvis shrine made from post-it notes
and yes you can see it here...
Capstrat.com : post-it modernism

radio ONE

2005-09-09T05:06:00.000-07:00

There is now a radio station that plays nothing but Elvis
The State.com : A radio format that's all shook up
One of the DJ's is George Klein, he says "I’m not bragging, but I’m an Elvis expert,” Presley was the best man at Klein’s wedding, and Klein served was a pallbearer at Elvis’ funeral. “I’ve got a world of information on Elvis.”

the generation game

2005-09-09T04:59:00.000-07:00

Riley Keough is not your average 16-year-old. She is now the face of Christin Dior
USAToday.com : Elvis grand daughter in the house
Riley says, she's just enjoying the ride and not making future plans, including following her family's musical legacy by releasing her own album.

that's the gamble

2005-08-23T12:14:00.000-07:00

Nobody is betting that Elvis will be found alive anymore, odds are out to 1000/1
Channel4.com : gamblers give up on Elvis
"The biggest odds we have ever given was a Elvis related bet, we offered 14 million to one that Elvis will crash land a UFO into Loch Ness hitting the monster," said bookmaker Rupert Adams. Thanks Rupert

bigmouth strikes again

2005-08-23T12:08:00.000-07:00

Liam Gallagher says
BBC news.co.uk : Oasis singer as good as Elvis
Actual quote There's Elvis and me. I couldn't say which of the two is the best," he told El Mundo. But he did call the Kaiser Chiefs a "bad blur" - interesting

say i'm your number one

2005-06-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley is king of the charts as if you didn't know
NME.com : Elvis most successful act
The chart is based on the total number of weeks each contender has spent on the official UK Singles and Album charts.

you have to nail everything down these days

2005-06-03T06:52:00.000-07:00

A three metre Elvis Presley guitar sculpture has been stolen from Nashville's music row.
News.com.au : Elvis sculpture stolen
So"If the sculpture is returned by Friday, no questions will be asked and nobody will be punished," a spokesman said. Yeah right.

toilet humour

2005-06-03T06:47:00.000-07:00

Apparently Al Green once met Elvis in the toilets
Contactmusic.com : Greens urinal meeting with Presley
"I'd liked to have shaken his hand but it didn't seem like the right time to be getting so close and intimate. That's the only time we ever met."
How on earth have we survived without this earth-shattering news ever being made public till now?

cam you believe it

2005-05-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

"Elvis Presley must be turning in his grave." states...
Undercover.com : Graceland Adds Webcam
The latest money-making idea from Elvis Presley Enterprises is the inclusion of a webcam from The King's bedroom window.Now, everyone can see what Elvis used to see from Graceland.The 24 hour a day webcam comes at a cost to fans. It is only available to premium subscribers at elvisinsiders.com. The latest money making venture comes just months of Lisa Marie Presley announced she was selling off a majority share of Elvis Presley Enterprises.

elvis by the presleys

2005-05-13T07:13:00.000-07:00

An interview with Lisa Marie
Tennessean.com : Lisa Marie lets her guard down
Rock's greatest star would have turned 70 this year and, no matter how much he loved the concert stage, he surely would have settled into seclusion by now — preferring the company of his daughter and her family to singing Hound Dog one more time to the AARP crowd.Lisa Marie, always the apple of his eye, was only 9 when Elvis died at age 42, just five years older than she is now. But she feels a strong connection....

tony toppled??

2005-05-13T07:08:00.000-07:00

According to midweek sales figures the re-re-issue of ‘A Little Less Conversation’ currently has a 40% sales advantage over the charity hit, reports chartsingles.net. However, the Comic Relief track has been down on midweek sales weeks gone by and has managed to pull sales around by the end of the week.
Gigwise.com : tony christie set to be toppled by Elvis

It didn't... but Elvis has still added a further 18 top 5 hits this tear including 3 number ones to his total in the UK charts

everyone's a winner

2005-05-13T06:59:00.000-07:00

Organizers were hoping to set a record for the most Elvis look-a-likes in one place. It's a record that doesn't exist, said Judy Paluso, director of creative services for WJBK Detroit. "Even if we have five, we could win," she said.
The Oakland Press : kings of the mall
So you've "won" then.

stating the obvious

2005-04-22T03:18:00.000-07:00

For the first time in history that Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., has used television advertising to promote Graceland tourism.
Memphis Business Journal : Elvis Presley Enterprises to air first promotional ads on TV
The spots will feature vintage home movies of Elvis, his family and friends. EPE wants to remind viewers that Elvis was "a genuine, fun-loving person," not merely an icon, and people still can visit his home in Memphis to see where and how he lived.

ninety-nine too many

2005-04-22T03:14:00.000-07:00

A group of 100 "Elvii" - Elvis Presley impersonators, gathered in a London department store for a unique world record attempt. Their task: singing Viva Las Vegas at the same time.
ABC News : Elvis impersonators gather for record attempt
Britain's Selfridges department store, on Oxford Street in central London, was the venue for the bizarre gathering, and the rousing chorus was designed to get the participants into the Guinness Book of Records. Organisers boasted the event would include 100 "Elvii" - ranging from a Chinese Elvis and a Jamaican Elvis to a diminutive mini Elvis and an Elvis choir.

jailhouse nut

2005-04-22T03:08:00.000-07:00

"A diagnosed schizophrenic, who thought he was Elvis Presley, Mr. O'Connor had undergone two psychological evaluations to see if he was mentally fit to stand trial."
QuadCities Online : how can Elvis put me away
this is a very long story - the highlights...
"In the evaluation interviews, with his collar turned stiffly against his neck, Mr. O'Connor introduced himself as Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll and listed the real Elvis Presley’s military history, education and family info as his own....Elvis said he killed Hot Rod because he was going to steal my limelight and fame....He would get up and sing Elvis songs during police interviews...He has heard that Elvis will jump on picnic tables in the prison yard, sing and play an imaginary guitar to Elvis tunes."

dirty laundry

2005-04-07T07:22:00.000-07:00

The Washington Times reviews Lisa Marie's new album
Washington Times : daddy's little grrrl

a likely story

2005-04-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

A song co-written by Elvis "If I'd Only Bought Her Roses" has been sold on eBay
Yahoo News : unrecorded Elvis song surfaces
It was published in 1973 and now there is to be a "Pop Idol" style contest to find the best impersonator to perform it.

new presley material

2005-03-24T05:54:00.000-08:00

Lisa Marie's new album "Now What" is out on the 5th April, Amazon are taking pre-orders, CD-Wow sadly are not
ContactMusic.com : little hope for new album

a nation sets their video

2005-03-18T06:38:00.000-08:00

Jerry Springer will be Elvis on a forthcoming edition of Celebrity Stars In Your Eyes
IrelandOnline : Springer will be king

the real thing

2005-03-07T14:19:00.000-08:00

"This place is a gold mine" according to Mr Joey Brewer
EMediaWire.com : property overlooking Elvis' birthplace to be auctioned on EBay
no takers so far probably because of that dodgy Coca-Cola memorabilia though...
EBay.com : 501 Elvis Presley

a microwave? that's just wrong

2005-03-07T14:08:00.000-08:00

Now you too can stay in apartment 328 for up to six nights
SunTimes.com : Elvis has left the building but you can sleep in his bedroom
typical quote "I can only imagine the dreams that Elvis had in this room..." & "When you walk in here, there's nothing that shocks you out of the time period," explained researcher Alex Mobley, who was given access to material from Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Memphis Housing Authority. "You don't see a microwave and say, 'That's all wrong."

drink drink drink

2005-02-04T06:39:00.000-08:00

What can I say it's a quiet week - these have been selling well in America apparently..
Contactmusic.com : Elvis wines to hit UK

checking your facts

2005-01-24T07:49:00.000-08:00

Paul Cashmere tells us that Elvis has got a third UK number one in a row...
Undercover.com : Presley scores a hat-trick

...Shouldn't always trust those midweek sales reports Paul - the BBC have got it right of course
BBC News : R&B star halt Elvis reign

we don't want to give you that one

2005-01-21T07:21:00.000-08:00

More Elvis CD's to be made available
SonyBMG : press release

"Dear Elvis fans..." it begins... it should continue "we have realised we are missing out on big profits that people flogging these CD's on eBay are making.."

the UK's favourite sound

2005-01-21T07:12:00.000-08:00

Of course Elvis has the 1000th number one - but how to solve a dilemma for moribund music show Top Of The Pops, obviously they don't want to waste licence payers money on a 30-second clip of the greatest artist of all time - much better to waste it on Mr Mario Kombou - an Elvis impersonator
BrandRepublic.Com : Elvis impersonator booked for totp

A spokesman said "we wanted to pay tribute.." oh that old chestnut

return to sender

2005-01-21T07:05:00.000-08:00

Mr Tim Farrell claims his mother confessed on her deathbed that Elvis was his dad. His attorney is trying to set up DNA tests.
Jacksonsun.com : man claims Elvis is father

If true this is gonna cost Lisa Marie a few quid, well about $50 million to be exact. No wonder the Presley family lawyers are fighting it all the way.

an exclusive

2005-01-21T06:57:00.000-08:00

Wow! - A busy month for Elvis news, some catching up to do - starting with the Belfast Telegraph
Belfast Telegraph : Elvis dead? don't you believe it

Yes, they reveal that Colonel Parker explioted Elvis - only 30 years late with that one..

wat-er load of rubbish (part 2)

2004-12-30T08:12:00.000-08:00

If like most links this doesn't work you may be interested to know that those people bidding on the Elvis water and ended up disapointed now have the fantastic opportunity to bid for a look at the famous cup
eBay.com : Viewing of Elvis Presley Cup Auctioned

Yes, you read that right, a LOOK at the famous cup - bidding is up to $300

i wish it could be Christmas every day

2004-12-30T08:08:00.000-08:00

Support is increasing for an annual Elvis Presley day on the Anniversary of his birth
Top40Charts.com : Presley Day - 8th January

Every day is Elvis Presley day!!

Hanks for everything

2004-12-30T08:04:00.000-08:00

Hank Garland dies
Contact Music.com : Presley Guitarist Garland Dies

It's a sad loss, just too late to see how much Elvis' water sold for on eBay

wat-er load of rubbish

2004-12-30T07:55:00.000-08:00

Water from a cup Elvis drank from has been auctioned on eBay - it fetched about £300
StarTribune.com : Water From Elvis Cup Sold On eBay

What next, Lisa Marie's spit

Lisa's loaded

2004-12-17T07:01:00.000-08:00

Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley has agreed to sell 85% of his estate to businessman Robert FX Sillerman in a deal worth $100m
BBC News : Lisa Marie Sells Presley State

Lisa Marie is former wife of Michael Jackson and Nicholas Cage. She deserves every penny.

are you loafsome tonight

2004-12-15T09:56:00.000-08:00

All 18 of Elvis Presley's number ones will be re-released in the UK starting next month to mark his 70th birthday
The Mirror: Are You Loafsome Tonight?
And though Elvis has been "brown bread" for 27 years, Kingsmill believes this is a chance for fans to literally toast the King of rock 'n' roll. Jo Sykes of Allied Bakeries said: "What better tribute to the great man than to bake him his own limited edition loaf."

Well I can think of a few better tributes actually..

happy birthday Elvis

2004-12-15T09:51:00.000-08:00

All 18 of Elvis Presley's number ones will be re-released in the UK starting next month to mark his 70th birthday
The NME.Com: Long Live The King

cool and the gang

2004-12-13T10:46:00.000-08:00

The star of only three films, Rebel Without A Cause, East of Eden and Giant, James Dean has pushed the legend of Elvis Presley, who died in 1977, into second place in a poll to find the coolest icon
The Scotsman : Rebel finds a cause as coolest icon

that's very nearly an armful

2004-12-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) is partnering with Lifeblood to ensure patients in our community hospitals don't have a "Blue Christmas" this holiday season..
Seantobia Democrat : Lifeblood

Loretta's love

2004-12-08T07:40:00.000-08:00

Loretta has named "From Elvis In Memphis" as her second favourite album of all time
The Tennessean : Loretta Lynn Interview
Loretta's latest CD "Van Lear Rose" is must own and one of the best albums of this year

that's not alright mama

2004-11-02T07:40:00.000-08:00

"From January 1, 2005, anyone will be able to release landmark rock'n'roll recordings such as Elvis Presley's That's All Right without paying a penny in royalties.."
The Times : Cliff challenges EU Rock N' Roll Swindle
Sir Cliff Richard is not happy about this - his first hit "Move It" will be fifty years old in 2008 for example. I never thought I'd agree with Cliff but he has got a point. This law will mean that our classic pop music will become cheapened and future generations will not get the benefit of the original recordings, instead they will get the Busted or McFly megamix version.

54 million dollars

2004-10-27T15:31:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley is still king of the dead celebrity earners with an annual income of...
the age.com : Elvis is still the king

music hall of fame

2004-10-27T15:24:00.000-07:00

ELVIS Presley's former wife Priscilla flies into Britain next month to collect an entertainment award for the King
the Daily Mirror : Elvis wife picks up UK award

barking up the wrong tree

2004-10-20T08:24:00.000-07:00

"..For example, Fox & Hounds has teamed up with Elvis Presley Enterprises to produce the first ever Elvis Presley line of pet accessories. The Hound Dog Collection includes Jailhouse Rock T-shirts and caps, denim canine jackets, black Elvis tees, army jackets, "Love me tender" collars, white leather Vegas collars and a glittering gold tuxedo"
The Standard democrat : Happy 'Howl-oween': Pets owners get into holiday spirit
However, if someone is going to dress up their pet, they should take the appropriate safety precautions, [Dr Stephen] Williams advised. "Don’t use elastic bandages or anything that could hang them or strangle an animal, he said, reminding there are some people who aren’t very nice to pets on Halloween so watch out for those people."
Again, no further comments required...

Donna's done it again

2004-10-19T05:22:00.000-07:00

The world's leading publisher of photo-to-art artwork using proprietary processes, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Donna Presley for the exclusive rights to the Donna Presley collection of family Elvis photos.
"This is outstanding news," said Stewart Irvine, President and CEO of Zamage. "This collection of Elvis photos, will be transformed into a stunning body of artwork by our artists and made available to Elvis fans throughout the world. It is a never-seen-before, collection of family Elvis photos now available through Zamage and Presley Art."
The collection of over 200 photos will be available for viewing online at www.presleyart.com and the company will be taking orders immediately. Each piece of art is a collector's edition and the body of artwork is unmatched.
"Elvis has touched so many lives throughout the world," said Donna Presley. "We want to help people make Elvis a part of their daily lives."
Presley Art

who's the daddy?

2004-10-18T01:53:00.000-07:00

Rock magazine, Rolling Stone's recent claim that rock legend Elvis Presley was the father of rock & roll has several black artists, including singers Dionne Warwick and Chuck Jackson, crying foul, because they say that it was actually black artists like Chuck Berry and Little Richards who started the genre
newkerala.com : Elvis not the father of rock n' roll

first of too many...

2004-10-14T07:42:00.000-07:00

"Police responding to a call of a convulsing Elvis Presley impersonator soon found themselves in a high-speed chase of another faux celebrity -- a man dressed as one of the Blues Brothers... When the officers approached, the man suddenly jumped up and yelled, ''Viva Las Vegas!'' before singing show tunes."
Suntimes.com : Elvis 911 call leads to Blues Brothers Car Chase
"The men had been drinking together at the VFW before police arrived. Blood tests will show how much, but a police spokesman said, ''I would venture to say quite a bit...''
You Don't Say

Al has left the building

2004-10-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

Al Dvorin, the concert announcer who made famous the phrase "Elvis has left the building," was killed in an auto accident in California. He was 81. Dvorin was thrown from the car he was riding in Sunday after it swerved off a desert road near Ivanpah, the California Highway Patrol said.
CNN News : Elvis has left the building announcer dies

always use the chain

2004-10-13T08:40:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley topped the charts again yesterday - as Britain's favourite home security password.
Chiefs at British Gas are beating bogus callers by asking customers to choose a secret password to give to engineers on house calls. And Elvis is top of the celebrity password names - followed by John Lennon, Lord Lucan and Maggie Thatcher.
Now when people with suspicious minds ask, "Who's there?" when gas men call at homes, the engineers shout out, "Don't worry - it's Elvis Presley here." More than 30,000 people signed up to the secret password scheme with Elvis the top celeb. Engineer Jonathan Callow, from Cardiff said, "It's a bit weird shouting the name of a deceased pop star through a letterbox. "I think if Elvis actually answered the door I'd have a heart attack."
More than 30,000 homes across the country - mainly pensioners - are taking part in the scheme to protect against distraction burglaries and bogus callers. Beatle John Lennon is runner-up with 28 customers and missing Lord Lucan is next with 12.

"Love Me Tender" tops poll

2004-10-13T08:13:00.000-07:00

Love Me Tender has been voted the best Elvis song of all time, beating Heartbreak Hotel and Jailhouse Rock. Fans were asked to vote for the King's finest record on the eve of the 50th anniversary of his first single.
Despite only reaching no 11 in the charts when it was released in 1956, Love Me Tender topped the poll. Heartbreak Hotel was second and Suspicious Minds third.
Fourth was A Little Less Conversation, which made no impact when released in the 1960s but went straight to number one in 2002 after it was remixed and featured in a Nike advert. Jailhouse Rock was in fifth place, Always On My Mind was sixth and The Wonder of You seventh.More than 3,000 people took part in the internet poll conducted by Woolworths.
The King's Top 10:
1 Love Me Tender (1956)
2 Heartbreak Hotel (1956)
3 Suspicious Minds (1968)
4 A Little Less Conversation (1968)
5 Jailhouse Rock (1957)
6 Always On My Mind (1972)
7 The Wonder of You (1970)
8 Hound Dog (1956)
9 Blue Suede Shoes (1956)
10 All Shook Up (1957)