Last night, Andrea Bocelli performed the 21st century’s biggest classical concert in Europe. The Italian maestro took to the Great Oak stage at BST Hyde Park with some very special guests from Hans Zimmer to Seal. The 65-year-old was supported by Katherine Jenkins and his son Matteo Bocelli, who is very much following in his … Read more
Jon Bon Jovi has spoken about his love of Elvis Presley in the new four-part Disney+ documentary, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. During episode two, the 62-year-old frontman is interviewed at home while recovering from his vocal surgery, reflecting on his own mortality and career. The singer said: “I saw the Elvis movie. … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (NewsNation) — The investigation into the failed sale of Elvis Presley’s home Graceland at a foreclosure auction has been transferred to federal authorities, according to a spokesperson for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. In a statement to The Commercial Appeal, spokesperson Amy Lannom Wilhite said the investigation “was a matter best suited for federal law … Read more
Her brother had seemingly taken inspiration from Britney’s Las Vegas trip as he looked just like Elvis in a long white trench coat one morning. “Bryan, are you Elvis this morning?” Britney could be heard saying off-camera. “Like that jacket brother. It’s kinda hot!” Another short clip showed them about to tuck into a luxurious … Read more
Mark James, the legendary tunesmith behind Elvis Presley’s iconic hit Suspicious Minds and the co-writer of Always on My Mind, has passed away at the age of 83. The Grammy-winning maestro, who was immortalised with an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014, died in Nashville on June 8. In a heartfelt tribute, … Read more
Back in the late 1960s, Elvis Presley and Sir Tom Jones became friends and supporters of each other’s Las Vegas acts. In fact, it was seeing the Welsh star’s residency that gave The King the confidence he need to know he could pull it off himself. Over the years Sir Tom has shared precious anecdotes … Read more
They’re two American icons and did you know Clint Eastwood, who turns 94 today, and Elvis Presley used to hang out as friends? It turns out around the time the Western star was filming the TV show Rawhide he’d often bump into The King who was filming his 1960s rom-coms. The gun-loving singer especially liked … Read more
Elvis Presley’s personal Bible is heading for the auction block this weekend according to GWS Auctions. The book was one of three found in the rocker’s nightstand by his cousin when he died in 1977. Elvis, a well-known devout Christian, had the Bible embossed with his full name, Elvis Aaron Presley, in gold on the … Read more
Graceland is not just the iconic home and place of rest for Elvis Presley and his close family. It is also a place of pilgrimage for millions of fans worldwide. Upon the deaths of her great-grandmother Minnie Mae and grandfather Vernon, Lisa Marie Presley became the sole heir in 1979. When she died in January … Read more
Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened to the public in 1982, five years after the star’s death. Today the Memphis mansion is the second most visited home in the US after The White House, but The King’s mysterious upstairs remains off-limits to the public. Graceland’s upstairs was Elvis’ private space in life and remains so after his … Read more
