Katharine McPhee And Andrea Bocelli Duet A Classic Elvis Song

Elvis Presley also locked down the woman beside him.Presley’s manager Colonel Tom Parker was so controlling, he pressured the rock star into marrying Priscilla Beaulieu on May 1, 1967. Determined to get those “I do’s” done, Parker even arranged the whole wedding at the Aladdin hotel in Las Vegas, where the inveterate gambler had a history of dangerous debts.“He wanted him tied down to a woman so there wouldn’t be any scandals about women,” said James L.

Clayton Davis Austin Butler’s hips don’t lie. He becomes the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, possessing all of his signature quirks and emotional inflections in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis.” Standing tall as the single best performance from the first half of 2022, Butler’s moves have thrust him into the Oscar race for best actor.

Bohemian Rhapsody,” and Elton John, who got his own movie with “Rocketman,” Presley comes with more pop-culture baggage than you could stuff into a million Gracelands.There’s the campy Vegas impersonators, the “thank you, thank you very much” catchphrase, the white jumpsuit, the late-in-life weight gain and, of course, dying on the toilet at age 42. For such a singular figure in music — still instantly recognizable to teens today in a way that Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon are not — he’s not allowed much dignity.Luhrmann’s hugely entertaining film and Butler’s sensational performance are dead set on righting that wrong. A movie that runs on jet fuel and confetti, “Elvis” is a tribute to Presley’s innovative spirit, deep passion for fusing blues, country and gospel music and the intense connection he had with his audience. Elvis taking inspiration from black musicians like B.B.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDirector Baz Luhrmann  hoped “Elvis” would be much more than a biopic of Elvis Presley — he wanted to capture a time with a social history of this captivating figure that also told the story of America.Starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, his manager, “Elvis” spans two decades. The backdrop is America’s Southern bible belt, the evolving cultural landscape, and the rock ‘n’ roller’s meteoric rise to stardom.Costume designer Catherine Martin explains there are two costume styles in the movie — “recreations of costumes that existed, and the other fictionalized outfits that are a synthesis of outfits that he actually had that help tell the story.” The pink suit rockabilly suit Butler sports was just one of 90 costumes he wore.

The director of the new Elvis biopic, Baz Luhrman, and the man who played theKing of Rock and Roll,Austin Butler, surprised moviegoers at an AMC Theater in the Los Angeles suburb of Burbank.The duo have been appearing together, and at times separately, in interviews and talk shows in the final push leading up to the release of the much-hyped and much-anticipated film.The movie, which also stars Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge, chronicles the life and career of Elvis Presley from his early days as a child to becoming one of the first rock and roll stars, as well as his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Surprise riles up moviegoers: Elvis director Baz Luhrmann and leading man Austin Butler made a surprise appearance at a special screening of the much-anticipated biopic at an AMC theater in the Los Angeles suburb of BurbankLurking in a hallway entrance to the theater, Luhrmann took to his camera-phone and set-up his surprise entrance.'I am at the AMC Theaters in Burbank with one of my first audiences for Elvis,' the Australian director whispered into the camera.

Kacey Musgraves puts a slower spin on Elvis Presley‘s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for a newly released music video for the upcoming Elvis movie.

Kacey Musgraves has shared the studio version of her cover of Elvis Presley‘s 1961 single ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’, nearly two months after its announcement.The cover, released today (June 22), is the latest song to be lifted from the soundtrack to Elvis, Baz Luhrmann’s biopic about the titular Presley. Musgraves originally confirmed that she would be covering the song at the 2022 Met Gala, where she arrived with Luhrmann and Priscilla Presley.

Kacey Musgraves celebrates the love between Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley.

Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret's affair was more than just Hollywood lust. The actress later described the pair of them as "soulmates".

Elvis Presley's death has been scrutinised and questioned for years, with many fans believing he faked his fatal heart attack in order to escape the limelight and the growing pressures of fame.As a result, since that day in August 1977, conspiracy theories have continued to thrive.Believers have questioned how the music icon might still be alive, with numerous devotees of The King swearing they've seen him in public in the decades since.READ MORE: Iconic singers who became ghosts after deathBut, while many sightings have been dismissed as crackpot claims - or, at the very least, wishful thinking on behalf of those who adored him - a slip of the tongue by someone close to the star has caused even the most hardcore doubters to think twice.Ahead of the release of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, Daily Star looks at bonkers claims that the singer's ex-wife Priscilla had previously admitted the theory.In one TV interview with Priscilla from several years ago, fans were given a new glimmer of hope that their idol was still alive after she supposedly "slipped up".During the chat on a US talk show she was asked by the host what Elvis would have thought about the public's enduring obsession with him. And, in response to the question, she said: "He will… He would not believe it."I mean truly he would not believe it."A genuine mistake, perhaps, but the hesitation and use of the present tense were enough to convince many that their beliefs were correct.And it wasn't the first time it has happened either.

Elvis Presley’s legacy lives on. On Tuesday, three generations of Presleys, Priscilla, 77, Lisa Marie, 54, and her daughter Riley, 33, as well as her twins Harper and Finley, 13 participated in a historic Hand and Footprint Ceremony outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.The family had a gorgeous backdrop dedicated to the new Elvis movie starring Austin Butler. They all looked thankful to be together for such a special moment.Butler was also in attendance. The actor has been praised for his performance as Elvis, with the film gaining a 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes.

Priscilla Presley, daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and granddaughter, Riley Keough — made it official, with a hand and footprint ceremony at the famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.The trio — along with Lisa Marie's 13-year-old twin daughters, Harper and Finley — was honored in celebration of the legacy of their famous family, as well as the upcoming release of the biopic, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Austin Butler as the King of Rock and Roll himself. Luhrmann and Butler both spoke at the ceremony, which was a moving moment for all of the members of the family, who have been outspoken in their support of the upcoming film and its portrayal of their late, iconic patriarch.«It means a lot, absolutely, to my family and the people who knew Elvis really, really well, to be honored in this way,» Priscilla told ET, adding that the theater — then known as the Grauman's Chinese Theatre — was one of the first sights she saw with Elvis when she first came to Los Angeles in 1962. «It's just incredibly emotional and kind of hard to process, but it's definitely such a big honor,» Riley agreed.For Lisa Marie, the film's release feels like a much larger cultural moment than just a celebration of her father's legacy — not only explores the life of the man himself, but the Black artists and cultural traditions that shaped his musical background.«It means everything to us, it's so important,» she shared. «I mean, everything that's happening right now… the movie is important. The subject matter is important.

Elvis Presley’s family are leaving their mark on Hollywood.

She has her most high-profile role to date in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley biopic.And so it was only fitting that Natasha Bassett joined three generations of the Presley family to honor them as they preserved their hand and foot prints at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday.The 30-year-old Australian actress, who was revealed to be in an on–off relationship with billionaire Elon Musk earlier this year, was a vision on the red carpet in a revealing white crop top. Stunner: Nastasha Bassett, 30, showed off her svelte figure in a tied-off white crop top as she celebrated three generations of the Presley's immortalizing their handprints at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on TuesdayNatasha's white top featured puffy long sleeves, and it was tied with a thick bow over her chest to showcase her toned toned midriff.She complemented the summery top with high-waisted pale pink slacks, and she stood tall in platform open-toe heels.

The Presley family made history on Tuesday.Three generations of Presleys - Priscilla, 77, Lisa Marie, 54, and her daughter Riley, 33, as well as her twins Harper and Finley, 13 - were seen side by side at theHand and Footprint Ceremony held outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.Also in attendance was Austin Butler, who plays the rock star in the new movie Elvis, and the film's director Baz Luhrmann. Five strong women:The Presley family made history on Tuesday.

Elvis Presley might still be in the building! This week, new biopic Elvis hits cinemas with Austin Butler as the singer and Tom Hanks as his manager Colonel Tom Parker. Since his passing in 1977 aged 42, conspiracy theories have swirled that the King faked his death and has been living in secret.

daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and her own daughter, Riley Keough. “It was such an emotional [experience],” Lisa Marie said in a teaser for “Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20,” airing at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday on ABC.

A British auction house is selling a remarkable £275,000 collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia including a gold watch he wore on stage at the very start of his career. The items, which also include a pair of his leather boots, a diamond and gold ring, cufflinks and early recording contracts, are being sold in the same week the new blockbuster movie Elvis is released. Many of the lots date to around 1956, the piviotal year in Elvis' fledgling career when he was propelled to stardom.

astonishing biopic of Elvis Presley in which the petrified young star-on-the-ascent, played with uncanny likeness by emerging talent Austin Butler, is heckled by hillbillies for his effete looks. A charmer in the crowd calls him a “fairy” for his bubblegum pink suit, heavily gel-slicked hair and smokey eyeliner, at which he locks eyes with the audience member and promptly unleashes merry hell on stage, teenage girls overcome with hysteria at his hip-thrusting, lip curling, devilish swagger and magnetic presence.

Elvis film exists, including scenes that show the legendary singer meeting Richard Nixon.Speaking to Radio Times in a new interview published yesterday (June 20), Luhrmann explained that the longer version exists, but needed to be worked into a smaller cut to for audiences.“I have a four-hour version, actually,” he said. “I do.

The Presley family is getting emotional over a movie about the Pop King patriarch Elvis Presley.Elvis' widow Priscilla Presley, their only child Lisa Marie Presley, and the eldest grandchild Riley Keough, sat down with 20/20 for special called Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20 that will air on Tuesday evening.While Lisa said the movie made her 'emotional,' Riley cried five minutes into the movie, it was shared during a preview seen on Good Morning America. The movie by acclaimed directorBaz Luhrmann comes out Friday in the US.