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Elvis Presley's life is being celebrated in cinemas with the release of Elvis, a new biopic from director Baz Luhrmann. But while it tells the story of how the star met Priscilla Presley, it doesn't provide every detail. It is true that Elvis first met Priscilla (originally known as Beaulieu) in 1959 while he was stationed in Friedberg, Germany, for the US Army.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThe King is No. 1 at the domestic box office.After a heated box office battle, “Elvis” emerged victorious over “Top Gun: Maverick” to claim the top spot on North American box office charts.Over the weekend, “Elvis” and “Top Gun: Maverick” were duking it out as the King of Rock and Roll took the No.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is getting a hunk, a hunk of streaming love.The Elvis Presley Channel is now available on platforms in the U.S. representing 100 million-plus devices, offering a continuous, linear free stream of Elvis concerts, documentaries, specials and movies as well as other lifestyle and entertainment programming.

Rolling Stone, songwriter Jerry Leiber said, “I had to write a song for her that basically said “Go f— yourself,” but how do you do it without actually saying it?”“Her” is Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton and the song Leiber was referring to was her biggest hit, 1952’s “Hound Dog.” On the classic song, she calls out a no-good cheater who just won’t carry his weight. Thornton sings with the spirit of the blues, the power of gospel and serious gusto.The most well-known remake was done by Elvis Presley, who’s 1956 version hit #1 on Billboard’s “Best Selling Popular Records” list. Elvis’ life is the subject of a new, eponymous movie directed by Baz Luhrmann and yes, Big Mama is featured.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIn a bizarre box office battle, “Elvis and “Top Gun: Maverick” have tied for first place, with each film bringing in $30.5 million over the weekend.“Elvis” and “Top Gun: Maverick” were locked in a close battle all weekend as the King of Rock and Roll took the No. 1 spot on Friday and dropped to second place on Saturday. The final results will be tallied on Monday.Overall, it’s an encouraging weekend at the box office as five movies are putting up sizable results.

Elvis Presley, starring rising star Austin Butler, was released. The new film focuses on The King's relationship with his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker, who some fans believe made him the music icon he was, while others believe he held back the singer leading to his untimely demise. When cast in the role, Tom Hanks ended up having dinner with Elvis' ex-wife Priscilla Presley who asserted that the Colonel wasn't the villain some make him out to be.

ELVIS Presley's stepbrother has recalled Lisa Marie Presley's heartbreaking words after finding out her dad had died from heart failure. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, David E Stanley told how he was at Graceland on the day of his brother's death on August 16, 1977, when little Lisa Marie came to find him.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticDoes the phrase “that’s all right” apply to the new “Elvis” movie… as in, “that’s all correct”? No one is probably expecting that — any practiced watcher of biopics knows virtually any example of the form will take deep liberties with the facts for dramatic purposes. And maybe it’s a given that a director who puts hip-hop and hard rock on the soundtracks for period films, as Baz Luhrmann does, might favor effect over absolute verisimilitude.Still, “Elvis” is right on enough counts — literally or spiritually — that it’s worth trying to separate fact from fiction in the movie’s narrative of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) and his nearly career-long manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).

Elvis Presley.The Hollywood actor, 30, wore a fat suit for the role in the bigscreen biopic. It was designed to make him look just like music icon Elvis towards the end of his life.And it was so uncomfortable, it left Austin breathless. READ MORE: Mad theories say Elvis Presley is still alive from bushy beard to Graceland sighting He said: “When I had that fat suit on, it felt like so much extra weight.

Austin Butler is opening up about his role in Elvis.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhile Austin Butler’s performance in Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” is visually captivating, the music experience is immersive. The film needs to be seen, but it demands to be heard.Composer Elliott Wheeler worked closely with music editor Jamieson Shaw, as the film dances between Butler’s vocals, Elvis Presley’s voice and newly recorded versions of the King’s classics like Kacey Musgraves’ rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”Wheeler says Butler recorded every single line of each performance seen in the film, and Presley’s voice was then mixed in when needed.

J. Kim Murphy It’s a 20th century showdown at the domestic box office this weekend, with the baby boomer epic “Elvis” contending against Gen X revamp “Top Gun: Maverick” for the top spot on domestic charts.Director Baz Luhrmann’s biopic about the King of Rock and Roll is projected to draw $30 million from 3,906 theaters in its opening.

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Austin Butler recalled a “special” moment he had with Paul McCartney while appearing on “The Late Late Show” Thursday night.

Austin Butler is looking back at a “pinch me moment” he shared with Paul McCartney.

Elvis is about to take her stardom to another level. After years of speculation and delays, Elvis is finally here starring Austin Butler, who spent years perfecting the role.

Burning love! Austin Butler is making headlines for his performance in Elvis, but there’s another breakout star in the movie: Olivia DeJonge, who plays Priscilla Presley.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s kaleidoscopic look at the “King of Rock,” grossed $3.5 million in Thursday previews, while “The Black Phone,” a child abduction chiller from Blumhouse,” scared up $3 million. The two films are hoping to make a mark at the box office this weekend, but they face stiff competition from holdovers such as “Jurassic World Dominion,” “Lightyear” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” It’s a wide open field as they elbow their way to the top of the chart.“Elvis,” a Warner Bros.

Kardashians. Elvis Presley is one of America's most pioneering musical artists and, indeed, the King of Rock n Roll.Meanwhile, the Kardashian clan are billionaire reality stars known for their curvy bums. READ MORE: Mad theories say Elvis Presley is still alive from bushy beard to Graceland sightingHow can they possibly be connected?Kris Jenner’s first husband and dad to four of her children was, of course, Robert Kardashian.

Elvis Presley in a new biopic about the star.The 30 year old Hollywood actor is already receiving praise for his portrayal of the King Of Rock 'n' Roll - but who is Austin Butler?While he may have risen to global fame in Baz Luhrman's critically acclaimed biopic, Austin has been a familiar face on our TV screens for many years.READ NEXT: Where are the 80s action heroes now – antisemitism row, affair and hunting backlashThe actor has also led a very interesting life, including links to huge music stars including Miley Cyrus and dating a famous actress.As Elvis lands in cinemas today (June 24, 2022), Daily Star takes a closer look at Austin Butler's life.Austin Butler was born on August 17, 1991 in Anaheim, California to parents Lori Anne and David Butler - who the actor has since revealed split up when he was two years old.He's not the only famous star in his family too, as it is reported that his sister also appeared as a background artist in Ned's Declassified School Guide - in which Austin also starred.Speaking to Vogue Magazine, he recalled that his mother would often take him and his sister to the nearby Disneyland Theme Park when he was younger, and described his mum as his "best friend."However in 2014, Austin's mum Lori died of cancer - with the actor revealing that Elvis had also lost his mother at the same age, and that he felt a connection with the music star because of this.Speaking about this connection on American programme Today with Hoda & Jenna, Austin said: "When I learned about his mom — and then knowing that we were the exact same age — that just hit me."It was just one of those things where you know the stars are aligning and that just became the most personal thing."Although Austin Butler has risen

Elvis, which centres on the singer's rise to fame in the 1950s, hits cinemas. The film, which stars Austin Butler in the title role and an unrecognisable Tom Hanks as his manager Colonel Tom Parker, is one on many to have portrayed Elvis over the decades - perhaps the most bizarre of all being Bubba Ho-Tep, a 2002 horror oddity in which an elderly Elvis battles an Egyptian supernatural entity in an OAP care home.