Elvis Presley

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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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Versailles winery celebrates Elvis Presley's birthday - ABC 36 News (WTVQ)

Wildside Winery brought in Elvis impersonator Lee Dean from West Virginia to sing some of Elvis' famous tunes. There was also an Elvis look-alike contest, a ...

Any reason to get out and have a good time, and this is obviously one that people were excited about,” says Holt. “I’m super excited to see so many people come out to celebrate with us. To celebrate, one Versailles winery held a special birthday bash in his honor.

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Elvis impersonators in Pigeon Forge celebrate his birthday (WVLT.TV)

The Main Event Theater in Pigeon Forge, hosted a special show celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley.

Last year, Elvis’ ex-wife Priscilla Presley attended the proclamation and claimed his spirit was still living inside Graceland. You know, it is like you’re just having a big giant party, and it just makes you feel good,” Jenkins said. “Elvis’ music is so timeless. [Main Event Theater](https://www.facebook.com/TravisJamesTribute/) in Pigeon Forge, three Elvis impersonators took to the stage to perform all of his classic songs for a special show to celebrate his music on his birthday. [ Riley Jenkins](https://www.facebook.com/Riley.A.Jenkins02), [Matt Cordell ](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057306257178)and [ Eli Williams](https://www.facebook.com/EliTigerMan). The Main Event Theater in Pigeon Forge, hosted a special show celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley.

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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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Inside the incredible story of Elvis Presley's lost BMW 507 & its ... (The Sun)

FOR decades, the BMW convertible that Elvis Presley drove in the late 1950s while stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany was considered all but lost.

The star musician originally purchased the BMW in white. By 2014, BMW had decided to take on the challenge of restoring the car as close as possible to its original condition. The dealership in turn marketed the BMW as the "Elvis Car" and put it on sale for $3,500 — equivalent to about $35,202 in 2022. Army in Germany was considered all but lost. According to Drive, Charles used the 507 as a racing car for several years before selling it to an anonymous buyer in 1963. [Army](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/us-army/) base, Elvis bought a [BMW](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/bmw/) 507 convertible to get to work each day, [Drive](https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/return-to-sender-the-remarkable-story-of-elvis-presleys-lost-bmw-507/) reports.

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

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 ...

[WATCH NOW: 80's themed Blast From the Past Pizza open in Silver Lake](/news/local/watch-now-80s-themed-blast-from-the-past-pizza-open-in-silver-lake/article_a3b4cee4-8e08-11ed-a085-53895683e55c.html) [Kenosha Urgent Care Center no longer a 24/7 facility](/news/local/kenosha-urgent-care-center-no-longer-a-24-7-facility/article_bf602770-8b9b-11ed-b6a1-53b4985500d4.html) [DOJ releases name of suspected shooter killed following gunfire exchange with Kenosha police Dec. '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.

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

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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Focused on Mississippi: Elvis Presley's guitar (WJTV)

We've had others who have made their contributions, of course. William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, B.B. King, Robert Johnson and a bunch more. All important, but ...

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Elvis Presley's Private Jet Just Sold at Auction on His 88th Birthday (TooFab)

The 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar hit the auction block Sunday at the Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car auction in Florida -- which coincided with what would have been ...

[Priscilla Presley](https://toofab.com/tags/priscillapresley/) -- but even that added star power could not help boost the numbers. "Elvis loved planes and this was one of them," Priscilla said. but the price will certainly leave you "All Shook Up."

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