Just last week marked the 1st anniversary of Lisa Marie Presley’s tragic death. Those who knew Elvis Presley’s only child personally have been sharing tribute posts in memory. Among them is Linda Thompson, who dated The King and lived with him at Graceland from 1972-6. During this period Elvis was divorced from Priscilla Presley and … Read more
Following last year’s glossily positive Elvis biopic from Baz Luhrman, new film Priscilla casts a very different light on The King and his teenage queen. Based on Priscilla’s own book, Elvis and Me, it shows much more of the reality between a worldwide star and the innocent 14-year-old who would, eventually, become his bride. Priscilla … Read more
Elvis Presley stars in trailer for 1956 film Love Me Tender Elvis Presley is enjoying another spectacular surge in popularity following Baz Luhrman’s biopic and now the new Sophia Coppola film, Priscilla, based on his wife’s autobiography Elvis and Me. Fans aren’t just desperate for the music and tangled personal lives of The King and … Read more
They’ve now both been dead for longer than they were alive and both Elvis Presley and John Lennon had quite the connection. The Beatles and The King are the highest-grossing music artists of all time, and together their stars start the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But did you know that John Lennon was so influenced … Read more
Elvis Presley would have turned 89 this week had he lived beyond his short 42 years. As fans gathered to pay tribute to The King of Rock and Roll at Graceland, those who knew him personally have also been remembering him on social media. Elvis’ identical twin was tragically stillborn, but later in life, the … Read more
Elvis Presley would have turned 89 today had he not tragically died at just 42 back in 1977. Linda Thompson, who dated and lived with The King at Graceland from 1972-77, has paid tribute to her old flame today on Instagram. The 73-year-old captioned her post, which you can view below: “Difficult to fathom that … Read more
This Monday, the Elvis Presley Birthday Proclamation will take place with a giant cake on the front lawn of Graceland. The King, who died at just 42 in 1977, would have been 89 and continues to be loved by fans and those who knew him the world over. Linda Thompson, who lived with the star … Read more
In the last 18 months, there have been two major Elvis Presley movies released by Hollywood. Baz Luhrmann’s Graceland-approved Elvis movie received Oscar nominations after its 2022 release. Meanwhile, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, based on the memoir of The King’s ex-wife, is also receiving awards buzz. Fans may be split in their opinions on both of … Read more
ABBA have been bringing in an estimated $2 million a week with their virtual motion capture residency ABBA Voyage in East London, while rock band KISS have announced their own alongside their real-life retirement. This is the future for ageing (and eventually late) stars to immortalise their performances. Yet it’s even more controversial when bringing … Read more
Miss Tennessee model Linda Thompson was Elvis Presley’s girlfriend from 1972-6, who lived with the star at his Graceland mansion. During this period, The King’s daughter with his ex-wife Priscilla Presley would come and stay at the house during her vacations from school. Tragically Lisa Marie Presley died at just 54 in January, following her … Read more
