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Country Legend And Elvis Presley Songwriter Mac Davis Has Died
Country legend and Elvis Presley songwriter Mac Davis has died aged 78.The musician - who co-wrote several tracks with the late King of Rock and Roll, including 1968 hit 'A Little Less Conversation' - passed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2020
Priscilla Presley Puts Her Beverly Hills Mansion Up For Sale
Priscilla Presley has listed her Beverly Hills mansion for $15.995 million.The 75-year-old actress has decided to sell the seven-bedroom, Italian-style abode, which is set on an acre of grounds that features fountains, gardens, a swimming...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2020
Roger Taylor Says Adam Lambert Has An Elvis Presley-like Aura
Roger Taylor thinks Adam Lambert has an Elvis Presley-like aura.The 70-year-old Queen star has heaped praise on Adam, describing him as a ''complete joy to work with'' and has even likened him to Elvis.Roger said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2020
Elvis Presley's Graceland Estate Set To Reopen
Elvis Presley's Graceland estate is set to reopen after being closed to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic.The iconic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee - which was previously owned by the music star - will reopen...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2020
Tom Hanks' Blood Will Be Used To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's blood will be used by medical researchers who are developing a vaccine for coronavirus after they won their battle with the illness.The married couple were among the first high-profile individuals...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 April 2020
Elvis Presley Documentary Soundtrack Includes Rare 'Suspicious Minds' Recording
With the forthcoming release of an immersive Elvis Presley documentary entitled 'The Searcher', a companion album is set to be released with all the hit tracks used in the soundtrack along with with some rare...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2018
Lisa Marie Presley Suing Former Manager For $100 Million
Lisa Marie Presley has launched a lawsuit against her former manager, Barry Siegel, accusing him of “reckless and negligent mismanagement” of her inherited estate and claiming that her cash reserves have been whittled down to...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 February 2018
Elvis Presley 40 Years: Lisa Marie Presley Recalls Graceland 'Special Place'
It's 40 years since the death of Elvis Presley and more people than ever have gone to visit his Graceland grave. Meanwhile, his daughter Lisa Marie Presley remembers life as a child with a rockstar...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 16 August 2017
Sir Tom Jones Is Dating Priscilla Presley
Sir Tom Jones has started dating again. The 76-year-old singer lost his wife Linda to cancer last year, and after almost one year of mourning the 'Sex Bomb' hitmaker has now moved on as he...
By Clive King on 09 February 2017
David Bowie Equals Elvis' Chart Record
David Bowie has equaled Elvis Presley’s chart record as he continues to dominate the UK album chart, following his passing on January 10th. Bowie is still at the top this week with his final album...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2016
Wagner Moura's 'Wife' Rejected Las Vegas Wedding Proposal
The actor has been with journalist and photographer Sandra Delgado since 2001, and even though he wears a ring on his wedding finger, he reveals they are not technically married. The 39-year-old,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 January 2016
Adele And Elvis Presley Hold Tight On Top Of UK Charts
There’s no change at the top of the UK album and singles chart this week, as Elvis Presley and Adele continue to hold on to the number one spots respectively. Adele is celebrating her third...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2015
Elvis Presley Is Still Breaking Chart Records Nearly 40 Years After His Death
Elvis Presley has topped the UK album chart, 38 years after his death with If I Can Dream. The album is a collection of some of The King’s most famous songs given an orchestral reworking...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2015
Elvis Presley Back On Top Of The U.k. Charts 38 Years After His Death
If I Can Dream, a collection of Elvis songs reworked by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, has shot to the top of the countdown with the second-best opening week sales of 2015. Thrilled...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2015
Elvis Presley Insurance Paper To Go On Sale
Elvis famously never performed a concert outside North America despite his immense popularity abroad, a decision many put down to his Dutch-born manager Colonel Tom Parker not being able to leave the U.S....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 November 2015
Elvis' Songwriter Mac Davis Honoured At Bmi Country Awards
The musician, famed for penning Elvis classics In the Ghetto and A Little Less Conversation, was presented with the BMI Icon prize for his five decade-long career at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 November 2015
Priscilla Presley Reveals Ex Husband Elvis Was A 'Germophobe'
Priscilla Presley has revealed that her former husband Elvis was a bit of a germophobe, who used to carry his own set of cutlery. Appearing on ITV’s 'Jonathan Ross Show', the 70 year old also...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2015
Tom Jones Wants To Be A Hollywood Actor
Tom Jones wants to be a movie star.The 'Not Unusual' crooner turned 75 this year - but he has no plans to retire anytime soon as he's set out plans to appear on the big...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 October 2015
Tom Jones, Elvis & Frank Sinatra Considered Las Vegas Hotel Venture
The Welshman has revealed Sinatra approached him about launching a major new venue, called Tiger Bay, in Sin City. He tells BANG Showbiz, "Frank Sinatra asked me if I would be interested...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 October 2015
Tom Jones Almost Opened A Vegas Hotel With Sinatra And Presley
Tom Jones ''came close'' to opening a hotel in Las Vegas with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.The 75-year-old singer revealed that 'New York, New York' crooner Frank approached him about setting up their own establishment...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 October 2015
Mickey Rooney 'Had Affair With' Elizabeth Taylor
Mickey Rooney had an affair with Dame Elizabeth Taylor when she was just 14 years old, a new book has claimed.The late actor was reportedly caught in the throes of passion with his 'National Velvet'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2015
Priscilla Presley Vows Not To 'Compromise' Elvis
Priscilla Presley has vowed never to ''compromise'' Elvis' voice.The 70-year-old actress - who was married to the star from 1967 to 1973 - insists she would never take advantage of the late singer's legacy so...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2015
Priscilla Presley's 'Horrendous' 70s
Priscilla Presley thinks being 70 is ''horrendous''.The 'Naked Gun' actress - who was previously married to the late Elvis Presley - ''appreciates'' reaching the milestone but doesn't feel her age and hates being reminded of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 October 2015
Elvis Presley's Gold Piano Up For Auction
The grand piano was adorned with 24-carat gold leaf by the rock icon's wife Priscilla as a wedding anniversary gift in 1968. It has been on display at the Country Music Hall...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2015
Sir Tom Jones: Modern Music 'S**T'
Sir Tom Jones thinks modern music is ''s**t''.The 'Delilah' hitmaker is unimpressed with the current crop of musical talent and believes he would have no problem becoming a star if he was just starting out...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2015
Elvis Presley's Ring To Fetch $40,000 At Auction
The 14 carat gold piece, emblazoned with a Russian crest, originally belonged to the Love Me Tender singer's father Vernon, who passed it on to his son. The rock and roll superstar...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2015
Robbie Williams Praises Adam Lambert
Robbie Williams thinks Adam Lambert is ''beautiful''.The 'Rock DJ' hitmaker has gushed about the 33-year-old singer for his handsome looks and singing talent, which he compared to that of Elvis Presley.He said: ''On the TV...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2015
Elvis Presley's Gun Sells For $96,000
The sale at the singer's estate in Memphis, Tennessee was held during Elvis Week, which commemorates the Heartbreak Hotel hitmaker's death on 16 August, 1977. Among the 160 items up for grabs...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2015
Elvis Presley Lands Second Stamp Honour
The Jailhouse Rock star, who died in 1977, will be honoured by the U.S. Postal Service on a new decorative stamp which makes him the first entertainer to land two of the tributes....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2015
Jerry Lee Lewis Still Defiant Over Child Bride
The rock 'n' roll icon went from hero to zero in 1958 when the British media exposed his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin Myra during his first tour of the U.K. as he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2015
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