my other life Nov 1, 2009
"I was watching an Elvis Presley movie, and I thought that was really cool," said Brainard, who grew up in Santa Cruz, Calif. Brainard played all through high school, college and graduate school, forming his own jazz bands along the way. (Albany Times Union)
Marley heirs wage global war on trademark pirates Nov 1, 2009
But Cooper added in an interview that the Marley family is absolutely right to emulate the estates of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and other pop heroes in protecting the trademark. Presley's estate brought in nearly $55 million in revenue last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Slumdog' kids risk trust fund Oct 30, 2009
Newton's show includes stories about Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin. Haggis severs ties with Church of Scientology "Crash" Director Paul Haggis left the Church of Scientology, in part because of what he alleged as the organization's stance against gay marriage. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wayne Newton Hints Latest Vegas Show May Be Last Oct 30, 2009
Newton's show includes stories about Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Wayne Newton Hints at Calling it Quits Oct 30, 2009
Wednesday night, Newton told stories about Dean Martin failing to rehearse for a TV duet, Elvis Presley writing a note that inspired the lyrics for "The Letter" and Bobby Darin fighting a publisher to let Newton record his signature tune "Danke Schoen." ... He also headlined at several casinos throughout Sin City, including the New Frontier, which hosted entertainers including Elvis Presley, Ronald Reagan and Siegfried ver its 65 years. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Jackson third on dead rich list Oct 30, 2009
Elvis Presley - $55m (33m) 5 ... At number four was Elvis Presley with $55 million (33 million). (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Classic artists rock an epic Rock Hall show Oct 30, 2009
Banner night: The acts performed under a wood-framed arch adorned with images of Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, the Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Sizzling warm-up: As lights dimmed, video clips played on a curved screen above the stage, showing Rock Hall induction speeches and all-star jams of dozens of stars. (USA Today -- Life)
It's BadNeither a concert film nor a documentary but a ghoulish “event”... Oct 29, 2009
Neither a concert film nor a documentary but a ghoulish event offered just in time for Halloween, This is It is sadly and reprehensively, if you ask me the movie equivalent to the National Enquirer s infamo 00004000 us post-mortem shot of Elvis Presley ... Neither a concert film nor a documentary but a ghoulish event offered just in time for Halloween, This is It is sadly and reprehensively, if you ask me the movie equivalent to the National Enquirer s infamous post-mortem shot of Elvis Presley.... (New York Post -- News)
Saint Laurent tops list of dead celebs Oct 29, 2009
Rodgers and Hammerstein earned $235 million in the past year; Elvis Presley $55 million ... (CNN) -- Forbes magazine's ninth annual list of top-earning dead celebrities was unveiled Wednesday, and surprise, surprise: Neither Michael Jackson nor Elvis Presley held court at the top. (CNN)
Yves Saint Laurent named world's richest dead celebrity Oct 29, 2009
The other "King," Elvis Presley, was fourth on the list with 55 million dollars. The ranking assesses the earning power of deceased celebrities, including musicians, authors, actors, and songwriters, among others. (Xinhuanet, China)
Top-earning dead celebs Oct 29, 2009
Elvis Presley dropped down from first position last year to fourth this time round with earnings of R440-million ... Elvis Presley: R440-million 5. (iAfrica.com)
We Have a Winner! Oct 28, 2009
In Eileen Moushey's story, a young Elvis Presley steals the jar from a barbecue joint in Tupelo, Miss. The narrator of the story submitted by Brian Estes, a student from Spartanburg, S.C., is given the jar by the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. As Estes tells it, Earnhardt had himself received the jar as a giftfrom NASCAR legend Richard Petty. (Slate)
Top-earning dead celebrity? Not Jackson Oct 28, 2009
Behind Jackson is longtime list-topper Elvis Presley. The King of Rock n Roll earned $55 million during the year-long span. (MSNBC -- News)
Celebs rake in millions, even from the grave Oct 28, 2009
Elvis Presley ($55 million) ... Elvis Presley, who led the gruesome list seven times since its creation in 2001, is fourth at $55 million. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Michaels swan song Oct 28, 2009
Industry standard producer Roslan Aziz places MJ on the same mantle as Elvis Presley and The Beatles. "He was very sincere in his work and always endeavoured to do the best he could. The recording world learned so much from Thriller ... even if Quincy Jones produced it, it was still MJ's album," said the maverick producer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obituaries in the news Oct 27, 2009
GENEVA (AP) - Hanns Neuerbourg, a roving Associated Press correspondent in eastern Europe who also covered the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and interviewed Elvis Presley, died Saturday. He was 88. (Anchorage Daily News)
Singer-songwriter Chris Ayer at Johnny D’s Oct 26, 2009
Of course it didn t hurt that the Virginia-born musician grew up singing along to cassette tapes of Elvis Presley and Paul Simon. Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. $8. (Boston Globe)
10 Songs About Trains Oct 26, 2009
Mystery Train Elvis Presley. Night Train James Brown. (Suite101.com)
Hometown singer takes prize in P. Diddy's MTV competition Oct 26, 2009
At a talent show in Jackson, Liz Davis caught the eye of Norbert Putnam, who played bass for Elvis Presley and helped launch the careers of Dan Fogelberg and Jimmy Buffett. Putnam encouraged Liz Davis to enroll at Delta State University, where Putnam was teaching in the music program. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Draehn (145) Oct 26, 2009
Russell s favorite entertainer was Elvis Presley and he enjoyed listening to country music, dancing and playing his drums, especially at events within the community. He loved to watch wrestling, Walker Texas Ranger, and many movies. (Brenham Banner, TX)
From Canada to Argentina, fans shake to "Thriller" Oct 25, 2009
" yelled local coordinator Graeme Lea, as Jackson's "Thriller" started with its trademark low growl, then blasted into the familiar song as a crowd of several hundred cheered. The global event was ostensibly launched in Vancouver, but started at the same place around the world, according to a clock on a conference call by organizers. "When we take our first step people in China will take their first step," said Lea. The local food bank collected more than 2,000 Canadian US dollars from the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
COMMENTARY: Just the beginning for Beavs Oct 25, 2009
Perhaps fittingly, the No. 1 song in America was It's Now or Never by Elvis Presley. John F. Kennedy was a senator. (BeaverFootball.com)
Death: a nice career move Oct 24, 2009
Or Groucho Marx, who died three days after Elvis Presley ... Then there are those who are at the fag-end of a brilliant career ; think of a fat and sweaty Las Vegas crooner named Elvis Presley, a hermit-like John Lennon living in virtual isolation in the Dakota in New York, a Michael Jackson who was simply weird and who had released only one album of new material in the past 15 years ; but who, through the prism of time, sentimentality and nostalgia, come to symbolise an era simply because they... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
View From This Side: What would you miss most, if you never had it ... Oct 23, 2009
Why Glenn Miller and not Elvis Presley. Elvis was sex embodied with a guitar. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Middle school kids recall favorite Halloween costumes Oct 23, 2009
Elvis Presley was my most memorable costume ever. Tatyana Dobay. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
anni -- anniversary; "American Movie Classics scheduled a night of Elvis Presley pics in observance of the 20th anni of his death.". arthouse -- motion picture theater that shows foreign or non-mainstream independent films, often considered high-brow or "art" films; " 'La Cage Aux Folles' was one of the biggest hits ever on the arthouse circuit.". (Variety)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 22, 2009
Elvis Presley loves sports cars and a swimming instructor. Cesare Danova. (Boston Globe)
Elvis hair sells for $18,300 at auction Oct 20, 2009
A sample of hair from Elvis Presley is displyed at the Leslie Hindman auction house in Chicago, Illinois. A clump of Elvis Presley's hair has sold for $18,300 dollars, while one of his shirts has raised $62,000 dollars at an auction of memorabilia belonging to the King of Rock 'n' Roll ... CHICAGO (AFP) - A clump of Elvis Presley's hair has sold for 18,300 dollars, while one of his shirts has raised 62,000 dollars at an auction of memorabilia belonging to the King of Rock 'n' Roll. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Infotainment Oct 20, 2009
An auction of Elvis Presley memorabilia got bidders all shook up Sunday, with a clump of the late King of Rock and Rolls hair selling for $18,300 and one of his shirts for $62,000. More than 150 items that had belonged to the former president of the Elvis Presley fan club went on the block at Chicagos. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
* Japans ex-PM Koizumi gets a superhero role epuW^qvt Oct 19, 2009
Japans former premier Junichiro Koizumi, known for crooning Elvis Presley songs while in office, is lending his voice to a superhero movie, reports said. Lion-maned Koizumi, 67, has provided the voiceover for the extraterrestrial hero who fights not political opponents in the Diet legislature but monsters and aliens from outer space, according to the movies producers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Grab a piece of Elvis Oct 19, 2009
An auction of Elvis Presley memorabilia got bidders all shook up Sunday, with a clump of the late King of Rock and Roll's hair selling for $18,300 and one of his shirts for $62,000 dollars. More than 150 items that had belonged to the former president of the Elvis Presley fan club went on the block at Chicago's Leslie Hindman auctioneers. (iAfrica.com)
Optimistically and pessimistically speaking Oct 18, 2009
27 million bond issue passed to fund improvements to the Elvis Presley Birthplace museum in Tupelo. Say what. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Tar Heels back to work after Late Night Oct 18, 2009
The entire team came out in powder blue jumpsuits and Elvis Presley wigs and glasses to celebrate the 1957 championship team, dancing to a montage of Presley favorites such as 'A Little Less Conversation' and 'Burning Love. Next, the UNC sophomores and juniors came out and did a skit to spoof the Tom Cruise 'Risky Business' scene that was famously re-created by UNC head coach and other Hall of Fame coaches last spring for the 'Guitar Hero' series of video games. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Buffy Sainte-Marie talks about life, her new CD Oct 17, 2009
Little-known fact: "Until It's Time for You to Go," one of her compositions, has been covered by a diverse lot; Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, Cher, Roberta Flack, Bobby Darin. Missions accomplished: Wrote "Universal Soldier" in 1964 in support of wounded soldiers returning from Vietnam who were snubbed by the government, a hit for singer Donovan in the folk-music era; active supporter of the Baha'i faith; Native American social activist;... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Garth Brooks' new gig not your old Las Vegas Oct 16, 2009
Artists like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack buddies still haunt the scene. He thinks Brooks might be able to recreate some of that aura. (Anchorage Daily News)
HOTEL CHECK-IN: Will Vegas hotels hit jackpot? Oct 16, 2009
He passed Elvis Presley to become the top-selling solo artist in U.S. history in 2007. At the time, he'd sold more than 123 million albums, according to the AP. He last released an album in 2001, called Scarecrow, the story says. (USA Today -- Life)
Al Martino; crooner had string of hits, movie role Oct 15, 2009
The vocal version of a song composed and first recorded by Bert Kaempfert as Moon Over Naples, it became something of a standard and was later recorded by Elvis Presley. Mr. Martino returned to the charts in 1975, when he recorded a disco version of the Italian singer Domenico Modugno s signature song, Volare. (Boston Globe)
Biography tells story of local music hero Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Gray has authored or co-authored books about musicians Frank Zappa, Elvis Presley and Mr. Dylan, including The Bob Dylan Encyclopedia (2006). It was while researching Mr. Dylan that Mr. Gray came across Mr. Dylan's song Blind Willie McTell. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Top tomb hit Oct 15, 2009
The co-writer of Jackson's This Is It is Paul Anka, who co-wrote the lyrics for which song that was a posthumous hit for Elvis Presley ... Elvis Presley and Karen Carpenter. (BBC News -- UK)
Entertainment Spotlight on Christopher Stockman (30) Oct 15, 2009
He s an anomaly in the fact that, at his age (he s 21), he has a passion for and prefers to sing songs made famous by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Ricky Nelson and Buddy Holly, with some Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett thrown in for good measure. Since his debut, he has been pretty busy and has performed for the Weekend With the King events at the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway house and for functions at the Convention Center in Palm Springs. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Japan ex-PM lands superhero role Oct 15, 2009
TOKYO: Japans former premier Junichiro Koizumi, known for crooning Elvis Presley songs while in office, is lending his voice to a superhero movie, reports said ... Japans former premier Junichiro Koizumi, known for crooning Elvis Presley songs while in office, is lending his voice to a superhero movie, reports said. (India Times, India)
Top 10 Crazy Celebrity Collectibles Oct 14, 2009
Two bizarre pop culture artifacts are up for auction this weekend: hair belonging to both Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. TIME surveys the out-there celeb keepsakes only die-hard fans could love. (Time.com)
8 places every American should see Oct 14, 2009
Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis Presley incorporated the homegrown sounds of the Delta blues and country music into his songs, and then shared them with the rest of the world. Graceland, his home in Memphis, is a similar melting pot of styles and tastes. (CNN)
Michael Jackson's "New" Song Isn't New at All Oct 14, 2009
As fans of Elvis Presley and Tupac Shakur are aware, death is no impediment to a prolific career as a recording artist. Michael Jackson's posthumous run kicks off today with the release of "This Is it," which popped up overnight on. (Slate)
Auction house all shook up over Elvis hair Oct 13, 2009
A Chicago auction house is putting a clump of what it says is Elvis Presley s hair up for auction along with some of his clothes, sweat-stained scarves and memorabilia. The auction will be held at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers on Sunday. (KHOU.com, TX)
Michael Jackson's Memoir, 'Moonwalk': Read Excerpts Here! Oct 13, 2009
" On the fate of other superstars: "[P]eople thought that if I kept living in seclusion the way I was, I might die the way [Elvis Presley] did. The parallels aren't there as far as I'm concerned and I was never much for scare tactics. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bob Patton, 70, was promoter for James Brown, among others Oct 13, 2009
Family photo Bob patton had personal and professional dealings with stars that included Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King ... He had personal and professional dealings with stars that included Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Elvis locks go under the hammer Oct 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES: Elvis Presley fans keen to own a chunk of their idol now can: locks of what is claimed to be The King's hair are up for auction next week ... "In 1958, the nation's newspapers announced that Elvis Presley, having been newly recruited into the U.S. Army, had received two haircuts trimming his famous locks and sideburns down to a greatly modified crew cut," said a statement by the auction house ... "Individual strands of Elvis Presley's shaved locks have since been treasured by his... (India Times)
Parton theaters foundation shaky Oct 12, 2009
They were selling parcels of lands for restaurants, hotels, billiard parlors run by world-class experts, an aquarium and there was even a rumor Elvis Presley s favorite roller coaster would be moved here from Tennessee. City leaders were confident of their new found deal with Randy Parton. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Singing from beyond the grave Oct 12, 2009
In 2002, 25 years after Elvis Presley's death, his estate decided they needed to take the King of Rock 'n' Roll to a new generation. Elvis Presley's posthumous single was used in TV adverts. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Economy Forces El Paso Doctor Out Of Retirement Oct 12, 2009
Nevins has Elvis Presley gold records, Presley music playing and posters of the King of Rock and Roll next to posters about eye care. "I'm excited about coming back. I'm excited about seeing patients again, it's a lot of fun back getting into the swing of things," said Nevins. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Complex TV remotes perplex prince Oct 12, 2009
And a Martin D-28 guitar played by Elvis Presley during his final Las Vegas performance was sold for $106,200. They were among dozens of items from Hollywood and the music industry sold at an auction in Los Angeles by Profiles in History. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jackson's Glove, Elvis' Guitar Sold at Auction Oct 11, 2009
A bidder paid $106,200 for a Martin D-28 guitar played by Elvis Presley during his final Las Vegas peformance. Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer. (Newsmax)
Shelby Singleton, 77; launched music careers, revived Sun label Oct 10, 2009
With the profits from that million-seller, Mr. Singleton bought rights to the Sun Records name and thousands of master recordings made by the label s visionary founder, Sam Phillips, who had discovered Cash, Lewis, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and dozens of other rockabilly, blues, and R&B acts. Phillips had famously sold Presley s contract and master recordings in 1955 to RCA Records for $35,000, but Mr. Singleton ended up owning what is considered one of the seminal catalogs of... (Boston Globe)
* Every mans bluesman Oct 9, 2009
But he also cites another King as an inspiration: Elvis Presley. Man, he was my ultimate idol, as far as somebody that could get on the stage and just command and demand total attention from an audience, Gilmore said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FSU needs clarity on Bowden, future Oct 7, 2009
Tears Of a Clown ~ Smokey Robinson & the Miracles 96 Tears ~ Question Mark and the Mysterians Crying In The Chapel ~ Elvis Presley Lonely Teardrops ~ Jackie Wilson Baby Baby Don t Cry ~ Smokey Robinson Cry Me A River ~ Justin Timberlake The Tracks Of My Tears ~ Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Crying Roy Orbison Cry Johnnie Ray White Doves Cry Prince Cry Godley & Creme Letter Full Of Tears ~ Gladys Knight & The Pips All My Tears Emmylou Harris Tears On My Pillow Little Anthony/Imperials Crying in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CityCenter Announces Residential Price Reductions Oct 6, 2009
CityCenter also will feature a resident Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley; and an unparalleled with works by acclaimed artists including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Vinoly, Foster + Partners*,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Regrets, I've had a few ...' Oct 6, 2009
At the same time, Elvis Presley, another icon on the wane, made one of the great television appearances in rock 'n' roll history with his concert Elvis, which later became known as the '68 Comeback Special ... That's not to minimise its importance in Frank's career or its meaning to the public, but really it suited Elvis Presley much better, he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
LISTEN: Check out a clip Oct 6, 2009
"As a solo performer, he has enjoyed a level of superstardom previously known only to Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Frank Sinatra.". It was at Motown where MJ first bared his young soul and was set on his path to becoming the biggest pop star of our time. (USA Today -- Life)
Life without parole Oct 4, 2009
to jack smith & elvis presley your ignorence is obvious. You approve of this behavior because you are to stupid to understand that these children are with out hope, probably much like your selves. (The Palm Beach Post)
Iconic Songwriters Leiber and Stoller, Creators of American Classics Including "Hound Dog," "Stand By Me" and "Jailhouse Rock" to Perform a Book Signing at the City of West Hollywood's Eighth Annual Book Fair on Sunday, October 4, 2009 Oct 3, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iconic songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, creators of Elvis Presleys classic song Hound Dog and others American classics will sign copies of their autobiographical book, Hound Dog from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Barnes booth at the Eighth Annual West Hollywood Book Fair ... A few years later Hound Dog would become a #1 record for Elvis Presley, and Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller became the King's favorite songwriters. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It's hip to be square: Square Dance lessons now offered in Cedar Park Oct 2, 2009
The Gladsons regularly use the music of Elvis Presley, Mozart, rock and roll and other contemporary tunes that provide the proper tempo for the dancers. Square dancers today won't be pigeon-holed into listening to old-time fiddle music, Arnold said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Steve Coronella: Finding the perfect home away from home Sep 30, 2009
If it was good enough for the likes of Arthur Miller, Elvis Presley and John Lennon, then why couldn t a humble guy like me also luxuriate in the perks and privileges of residential hotel life. I put the suggestion to my wife, pointing out that the lobby of our Galway hotel, for instance, could serve as our living room and indeed was much more spacious than our own reception area in Dublin. (Medford Transcript, MA)
‘Hound Dog’ documents Lieber and Stoller’s rise to greatness Sep 30, 2009
When Elvis Presley recorded Hound Dog, he changed some of the words without telling songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. But who was going to complain to Elvis. (Boston Globe)
'Birdie' almost went bye-bye before debut Sep 30, 2009
Then Adams saw Elvis Presley on TV, preparing to join the Army ... Elvis Presley became Conrad Birdie, and a musical about the effect a rock 'n' roll idol has on the teens of Sweet Apple, Ohio, began to take shape ... Then Adams saw Elvis Presley on TV, preparing to join the Army. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
