Elvis

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CRITICAL MASS: Private Elvis — The King of Rock 'n' Roll was an ... (Arkansas Online)

In her song "Elvis Presley Blues," neo-traditional singer-songwriter Gillian Welch compares the subject of the song with folkloric hero John Henry, ...

That album is believed to be the first greatest-hits album in rock 'n' roll history, and for the rest of Elvis' life I believed it was the only Elvis album anyone ever needed. It is not too much to say that Elvis Presley and Sam Phillips, in a little studio in Memphis, started a fire that consumed the world. Sentenced to hard labor, he was put to work building the Chesapeake and OhioRailroad. John Henry was probably a real person too; there are several places around the country that claim to be the spot where he raced the steam drill. As an 8-year-old, Wood had starred in "Miracle on 34th Street," a movie that the 10-year-old Elvis watched again and again. He was on the school's boxing team for a while until the team's coach Walt Doxey matched him up against a welterweight named Sanford "Sambo" Barrom — an accomplished Golden Gloves fighter — and Barrom bloodied his nose. I hear "Old Shep" these days and feel tender for the historic Elvis, a kid who was dating Natalie Wood at the time he recorded the song. The story is that Elvis sat down at the piano and ran through the song a few times, with the fifth take becoming the album version. With only a few hours left in the studio — RCA had booked three days for recording, and Elvis was due back on the set of his film debut, "Love Me Tender," the next day anyway — they elected to fill out the new record with covers of Little Richard songs that had been featured in the band's live act.) He won fifth place and was presented with a $5 bill and a pass that allowed him to ride all the rides for free. Elvis was familiar with "Old Shep"; maybe he saw it as a kind of good luck charm. Elvis was a joke to us then, a sellout whose fans embarrassed us with their hyperbole and earnestness.

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The Elvis Presley Buildings that are Left in Las... (Casino.Org News)

On July 31, 1969, Elvis kicked off a seven-year residency at the International Hotel, which in 1971 became the Las Vegas Hilton and is now the Westgate. Elvis ...

The Landmark Hotel was imploded in Nov. Elvis married Ann-Margret here, at least for the “Viva Las Vegas” cameras. When Elvis was at the Hilton, the drugs were walked across the street to Elvis’ suite. The hotel was imploded in 1998. The former Villa D’Este was the only Vegas restaurant Elvis patronized during his seven-year International/Hilton run. A larger Aladdin opened on the site in 2000. Elvis and his rowdy entourage occupied the top floor of the Alexandria Tower while “Viva Las Vegas” was shot around town in July 1963. A statue commemorates the hotel’s Elvis association in the lobby. “Viva Las Vegas” opens at a crap table here, where Elvis’ character wins enough money to enter the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Frontier was demolished on Nov. Elvis Presley didn’t put Las Vegas on the map, but he did insert an everlasting “Viva” in front of it. Called “the atomic powered singer” in advertisements, the 21-year-old was third-billed to orchestra leader Freddy Martin and Borscht-belt comic Shecky Greene.

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First 'Agent Elvis' Poster Shows the King of Rock and Roll Ready for ... (Collider.com)

A new poster for Agent King reveals the series' new title and a first look a the animation style turning Elvis into the worlds greatest spy.

He is covertly inducted into the CIA’s secret government spy program to help battle forces that threaten the country – all the while maintaining his day job as the King of Rock And Roll. The series is created by Elvis’ ex-wife Priscilla Presley along with John Eddie. [Elvis](https://collider.com/tag/elvis-presley/) smirking while holding a golden gun, and the look is finished with his signature hair and glasses.

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Remember When: Elvis Was Censored From the Waist Down on ... (American Songwriter)

In 1957, Elvis made his final of three agreed-upon appearances for The Ed Sullivan Show. While Elvis' first two appearances, each scheduled a month or so apart, ...

In 1957, Elvis made his final of three agreed-upon appearances for The Ed Sullivan Show. From that moment on, everyone was either hot with Elvis fever or sick with fear of the “youth-corrupting” musician. It was his energetic rendition of “Hound Dog” on The Milton Berle Show that first incited the uproar.

Netflix's "Agent Elvis" Gets A Poster - Dark Horizons (Dark Horizons)

Sony Pictures Animation has released a new look at “Agent Elvis,” the upcoming Netflix 2D animated series previously titled “Agent King”.

(“Star Trek: Lower Decks,” “The Legend of Vox Machina”) is handling the animation and it’s expected to be every bit as experimental as some of Sony Pictures Animation’s more recent works like “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “The Mitchells vs. “Archer” alum Mike Arnold has written the series and serves as showrunner while Fletcher Moules is supervising director. The one-sheet was released in time to celebrate the music icon’s birthday.

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Nancy Sinatra wishes Elvis Presley happy birthday by sharing her ... (Daily Mail)

Nancy Sinatra shared her 'favorite picture of Elvis and me' in a tweet when she wished the King of Rock n' Roll a happy 88th birthday on Sunday.

He said the press would often just 'stir up trouble, just to make you upset.' It shows the fun and affection we shared. She added, 'This is my favorite picture of Elvis and me.

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Nancy Sinatra Posts Favorite Photo With 'Dear Friend' Elvis Presley (Today.com)

Nancy Sinatra remembered Elvis Presley on what would've been the King's 88th birthday with a photo of them sharing a laugh together.

And at the same time, he would call me late at night to discuss things like the ghetto, and his concern for people in the ghetto.” [tweeted](https://twitter.com/NancySinatra/status/1612150536316555264) a throwback photo of her and a young Presley laughing uproariously together as she marked the rock 'n' roll icon's birthday on Jan. “I know he was the funniest man and probably the most serious man I knew, both people in one," she said.

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Agent Elvis: Upcoming Animated Series at Netflix Gets a Poster Fit ... (MovieWeb)

The legendary King of Rock and Roll is about to trade in his stage cape for a superhero one. Sony Pictures Animation made a post on their official Twitter ...

“From the time Elvis was a young boy he always dreamed of being the superhero fighting crime and saving the world! The actor devoted three rigorous years of isolated preparation and craft to the role that carried tremendous weight, and it paid off staggeringly well. That is, he gets secretly recruited by the CIA as a spy to help the government fight against crime and all manner of evils that threaten the country, all while continuing to perform sell-out shows as the King of Rock and Roll - quite the full plate. There's no doubt that Elvis won't be anywhere near the last big-scale biopic that we'll see come to theaters. Priscilla Presley said of the exciting new project in a previous Just in time for the King's birthday, the announcement comes right on the heels of the immense success and splendor of the biopic film Elvis (2022), which starred Austin Butler along with Tom Hanks.

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Elvis Presley's Private Jet Sold at Mecum's Classic Car Auction (Robb Report)

Elvis Presley's private jet sold for $260,000 at auction. Priscilla Presley spoke about Elvis' love for aircraft at Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car auction in ...

With room for nine passengers and three crew, the plane had a top speed of 565 mph and a range of about 2,500 miles. Part of the challenge for the new, undisclosed buyer will be logistics. “I was going to have it as kind of an advertisement, have people go in it and look at it,” he told the paper. To transport the plane will require plenty of disassembling. Gagliardi, 82, bought the jet at a 2017 auction for $430,000, or $498,000 after commission and fees. It didn’t help that the 61-year-old jet wasn’t on hand at Kissimmee for viewing.

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Elvis Presley gave President Richard Nixon an incredibly dangerous ... (Fortnite)

Elvis Presley's surreal meeting with President Richard Nixon, who was born 110 years ago today, at the White House was an 'awkward' encounter in which The ...

The comedy film features fun moments of fantasy like Elvis demonstrating karate moves to The President in the Oval Office and drinking his Dr Pepper when being asked not to touch it. The president recovered from his surprise and patted Elvis on the shoulder. After their meeting, Nixon wrote a letter to Elvis on New Year’s Eve, thanking the star for visiting the White House and for the handgun he gave him as a present. The King managed to get President Richard Nixon to agree to meet in the White House’s Oval Office just before Christmas, so he could offer his assistance in fighting the social difficulties of the day. During their encounter, Elvis referred to The Beatles as “anti-American” as he felt they were being a negative influence on young people. After Elvis’ death in 1977, Paul McCartney – who was profoundly influenced by Elvis alongside the rest of The Beatles – “felt a bit betrayed” by his comments.

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Elvis a Spy? Sony Releases New Poster for 'Agent Elvis' (NBC Chicago)

Sony Animation Studios released new cover art for its upcoming Netflix adult animation series, "Agent Elvis."

EST on NBC.](/entertainment/entertainment-news/how-to-watch-the-2023-golden-globes-on-tv-and-online/) [including Best Motion Picture, Drama.](/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023-golden-globe-complete-list-of-nominations/) [Netflix ](/tag/netflix/)adult animation series, "Agent Elvis."

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Agent Elvis Poster Reveals Netflix's Bizarre Animated Mashup Series (Screen Rant)

Netflix unveils the poster for Agent Elvis, an upcoming animated series that throws real-life rock star Elvis Presley into a spy thriller.

It is also known that the series was co-created by John Eddie and This idea was given credence in the The project is the latest property to fictionalize the life of real-life rock star Elvis Presley, who rose to fame in the 1950s.

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Elvis Netflix show Priscilla Presley 'worried' mocks The King gets ... (Fortnite)

Elvis Presley is getting his very own 'adult and dangerous' Netflix show, formally called Agent King. However, Priscilla Priscilla has been very critical of ...

The 77-year-old gave an example where Elvis is meeting with a Commander of a spy agency during the sixties, wanting to be made an agent. Speaking at Elvis Week 2021, Priscilla said: “I read the scripts. Netflix posted a new poster and title for their upcoming Elvis show that was originally called Agent King.

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Encore: 'The Night Elvis Presley Stopped A Fight In Madison ... (Martinsville Bulletin)

our next series is set to coincide with an investigative series published out of Buffalo, NY, but if you've been following the news lately you know that the ...

'Late Edition: Crime Beat Chronicles' is a product of Lee Enterprises. As such, the publication timeline for their stories has drifted a little bit, and we'll be following suit. What you get today though is an self-contained episode that originally ran in August of 2021 titled: "The Night Elvis Presley Stopped A Fight In Madison, Wisconsin" which does exactly what it says on the tin but also so much more.

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Encore: 'The Night Elvis Presley Stopped A Fight In Madison ... (Kenosha News)

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Elvis' birthday weekend brings world to Graceland (WTOK)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hundreds of Elvis fans gathered at Graceland over the weekend for The King's 88th birthday. One woman told Action News 5 she was ...

A star of the movie even paid a visit to see the exhibit himself. 46 years after his death—are a testament to the greatness of Elvis Presley. Graceland also opened up the new “Making of Elvis” exhibit on Sunday. [Click here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpc96d0EDHinF_AovDBi4RNoKbBfRbCIJiTWqF7p1VNE6ZNA/viewform) to report a spelling or grammar error. [Click here](https://www.actionnews5.com/newsletter/) to sign up for our newsletter! She also signed plenty of autographs and snapped countless photos throughout the event Sunday morning.

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Happy Birthday, Elvis! Lisa Marie Presley, fans celebrate the King at ... (The Commercial Appeal)

Family, friends and fans of Elvis Presley gathered at Graceland on Jan. 8 to mark what would have been the rock icon's 88th birthday.

The exhibit is currently slated to be on display through Labor Day. The movie is incredible, I’m very proud of it, and I hope you are too,” Lisa Marie Presley said. “But it’s just so moving how every year you come from all over the world. “I love you back and that’s why I’m here. And I think we did that for him this year.” You all come from all over the world …

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Boosted by Elvis movie, hundreds trek to Graceland on 'King's' 88th ... (FOX13 Memphis)

Lisa Marie Presley leads those attending with a ceremonial cake cutting, featuring a birthday Proclamation from the City of Memphis and Shelby County, as well.

Across the street from the mansion, Graceland opened a new “Making of Elvis” exhibit, where the cake was also displayed, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the movie was made. “The last time I was here, I was 15, the day that he passed away,” Dobson said. “Elvis gave us a little heat this morning,” said Shantay Wood, who said she has been a fan of Elvis since the 1970′s.

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