Back in the 1970s, Elvis Presley and Engelbert Humperdinck were contemporaries and would often bump into each other backstage in Las Vegas. Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk in promotion of his new Elvis duet with EMIN, the 87-year-old legend shared fond memories of his old friend, The King of Rock and Roll. The singer said: “Elvis … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley was just nine when her father died at 42 in 1977. During her first decade, she spent many happy months at Graceland, which became a holiday treat for her when Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley divorced in 1973. Just as is the case on the tours today, the mansion’s upstairs was off-limits … Read more
As one of the most famous people in the world, Elvis Presley lived as normal a life as possible within the grounds of his Graceland mansion. However, like other megastars including Michael Jackson who would marry his daughter Lisa Marie, The King developed some eccentric habits. Aside from long periods of eating the same food … Read more
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
