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fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago
Travel

Inside Graceland Mansion: See Photos of Elvis Presley's Beloved Home

Graceland, located in south Memphis near downtown and the airport, operates daily mansion tours from 9 am with free early morning access to Elvis's gravesite, attracting approximately 600,000 annual visitors to his grave in the Meditation Garden.
fromTasting Table
6 months ago
Food & drink

Why Elvis Was So Disgusted By Fish And Forbade It At Graceland - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley banned fish from Graceland because he couldn't stand its smell and instead stocked the house with Southern comfort foods and sweets.
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Film
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Elvis is still king - of the box office - as 'EPiC' earns $14 million in a win for music docs

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis concert film 'EPiC' achieved the third-largest documentary opening ever, earning $8.5 million globally in its first weekend and demonstrating continued strong box office appeal for music-themed films.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Baz Luhrmann: There's the image of Elvis and then there's the man'

A 40-minute unreleased 1972 audio interview with Elvis Presley becomes the thematic foundation of Baz Luhrmann's new concert film, allowing Elvis to tell his own story through unguarded, candid remarks never previously recorded.
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fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago
Film

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis concert film restores The King to his real-life glory - review

Baz Luhrmann's restored concert film delivers an exhilarating, immersive Elvis performance that captures his stage magnetism, spectacle, and vivid visual detail.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Film

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert review Baz Luhrmann's electric yet avoidant documentary

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis films celebrate showmanship while largely excusing Elvis's failure to publicly confront cultural appropriation and racial injustice.
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fromVulture
1 week ago

Baz Luhrmann Wants an Elvis Cinematic Universe

During Elvis's production, Luhrmann was able to negotiate and unearth the oft-mythicized footage of Presley in the early 1970s during his Las Vegas residency, which was sitting in a Kansas City salt mine for decades. The excavation yielded extraordinary results: Luhrmann's team found 59 hours of film from ten concerts, in addition to new, reflective interviews from Presley, who often eschewed communicating outside of press conferences.
Film
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Baz Luhrmann returns to Elvis Presley, but this time in the King's own words

Elvis Presley's 1970 Las Vegas performances at the International Hotel showcased his peak artistry and connection with audiences, while unreleased audio reveals his private struggles with film quality and unfulfilled international touring ambitions.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

Music and All That Jazz at This Year's Noir City Film Festival | KQED

The Noir City festival in Oakland showcases classic and overlooked noir films with live jazz performances, highlighting genre breadth and historical shifts in film music.
Film
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Old-School Los Angeles Chinese Restaurant Earned Elvis' Loyalty - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequently dined at Los Angeles' Formosa Cafe, often occupying booth six while enjoying a wide range of foods from Southern comfort to Chinese cuisine.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I Slept in Dolly Parton's Tour Bus and Elvis Presley's Old Apartment-and It Was the Ultimate Tennessee Music Road Trip

Staying in famous musicians' preserved accommodations offers immersive, iconic experiences blending personal artifacts, themed decor, and intimate glimpses into their lives.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Elvis' Favorite Cake Was A Southern Twist On A Rich And Sweet Classic - Tasting Table

Elvis's favorite Southern-style pound cake uses heavy cream and vanilla alongside butter, flour, eggs, and sugar for a dense, creamy, moist loaf.
#million-dollar-quartet
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Music

Review: Rock history delivered with attitude in Million Dollar Quartet'

San Jose Stage's Million Dollar Quartet showcases young Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis in a lightly plotted rockabilly jukebox play emphasizing performance.
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US politics
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

Courthouse rock, political talk lead to potential suspension for Elvis-loving judge

A Missouri judge faces a recommended six-month unpaid suspension and planned retirement after acknowledging ethics violations involving Elvis-themed courtroom conduct and political activity.
Law
fromFortune
3 months ago

Judge fond of wearing Elvis Presley wig in court agrees to resign after letter accused him of violating 'order and decorum' | Fortune

Missouri judge accepted a deal: six-month unpaid suspension and eventual resignation after wearing an Elvis wig and playing Elvis music in court.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Hanif Abdurraqib on Ellen Willis's Review of Elvis in Las Vegas

Elvis achieved a dramatic 1969 career resurrection, returning to the stage with renewed energy and a slimmer physique, culminating in a crucial Las Vegas triumph.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I met Priscilla Presley this week and couldn't believe she was in the same building as me | Adrian Chiles

A chance meeting with Priscilla Presley contrasted with mundane football miseries, evoking memory, admiration, and the oddness of everyday life.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Elvis Presley's Favorite Mississippi Bar Was A Hole-In-The-Wall Hideaway - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequented The Julep Room speakeasy in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where he enjoyed virgin mint juleps and where ghostly encounters are reported.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Missouri woman sentenced to prison over scheme to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland

Missouri woman sentenced to four years, nine months for mail fraud after trying to sell Graceland using forged documents and a fake foreclosure.
Music
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

The Comforting Meal Elvis Presley Ate Every Single Day For 6 Months - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley regularly ate meatloaf and mashed potatoes nightly for six months as a comfort rooted in his Southern upbringing.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

The Simple Mexican Food Order Elvis Couldn't Get Enough Of - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequently ordered ranchero beans and iced tea from Las Casuelas Original, a Palm Springs Mexican restaurant using original recipes since 1958.
Music
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

This Strip Mall Steakhouse In Las Vegas Was One Of Elvis' All Time Favorite Restaurants - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequented the Golden Steer Steakhouse during his Las Vegas residency, ordering an off‑menu burger from filet trimmings and sitting in the same booth.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Inside the final burst of Elvis Presley's creativity, 48 years after his death

Elvis Presley considered a role in Barbra Streisand's remake of 'A Star Is Born', which ultimately shaped his declining career.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

Elvis Presley Loved To Order Hot Dogs At This Florida Restaurant - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequented the Coney Island Drive-Inn in Florida, enjoying hot dogs and fast food.
fromIndependent
6 months ago

The Colonel and the King: Was Elvis's manager a heartless villain or just a priggish philistine?

"Elvis didn't die, the body did," Parker famously told a journalist at the time, illustrating his denial of Elvis Presley's death in 1977.
Music
Music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart

Lakatos empowers Roma students to aspire beyond societal limitations using music and Elvis's legacy.
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Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
7 months ago

DITA Honors Icons with Ultra-Luxe Elvis and Marilyn Eyewear Collections | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

DITA Eyewear celebrates Elvis and Marilyn with two luxury eyewear designs that blend nostalgia and modern aesthetics.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Noticeable booing' is the atrocious' Elvis Evolution this summer's Willy Wonka experience?

Elvis Evolution is a unique production celebrating Elvis Presley through digital technology, live performances, and multimedia, but reactions have been mixed.
London music
fromTime Out London
7 months ago

Why has London's new immersive Elvis Presley show been so controversial - and is it really that bad?

Elvis Evolution received mixed reactions due to unmet audience expectations and differences from other immersive concert experiences, impacting overall satisfaction.
Travel
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The Elvis Impersonator That Married 75 People a Day

Brendan Paul portrays a complex view of Elvis Presley, noting fame's loneliness and despair, stating he wouldn't want to trade places with him.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Elvis Presley's watch and John Lennon's suit fetch big bucks at Goldin auction

Elvis Presley's Omega wristwatch, gifted by Johnny Cash, sold for $103,700 in a recent music memorabilia auction, showcasing the growing interest in music collectibles.
Music
Music
fromTime Out London
7 months ago

What does an Elvis superfan make of the King's new London immersive experience?

Elvis Evolution is a groundbreaking immersive event celebrating Elvis Presley through VR, AI, live music, and themed experiences.
Music
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Inside 'Elvis Evolution': AI and immersive tech bring the King's life to the stage in London

Elvis Presley experienced intense stage fright before his 1968 comeback special, expressing fear about performing solo.
fromTasting Table
8 months ago

Elvis Presley's Favorite Fast Food Burger Is Still Available Today - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley's affinity for comfort food, particularly his favorite sandwiches, revealed his deep connection to home and indulgence, highlighting his love for hearty, flavorful dishes.
Silicon Valley food
Wine
fromTasting Table
10 months ago

Elvis Presley's Famous Wedding Cake Would Cost $30,000 Today - Tasting Table

Elvis and Priscilla's wedding cake reflects changing trends in flavors and significant inflation over time.
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