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Austin Butler smoldered in a new promo for his upcoming hosting debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend.The 31-year-old actor brought back memories of the King Of Rock's famous pompadour hairdo for his dashing look in the commercial. Austin cut a stylish figure in a black suit with a gleaming charcoal shirt, leaving his top few buttons tantalizingly undone over his chest.Also on Wednesday it was announced the actor has received a Best Actor Critics Choice Awards nomination for his work in the film Elvis.

In a clip from the documentary, Little Richard: I Am Everything, we hear the young entertainer singing an early version of what would become his signature tune, “Tutti Frutti.” But surprise! The original lyrics were different than the ones we know today: “Tutti frutti, good booty/Tutti frutti, good booty!”

Mick Jagger continues to pay tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, following her tragic death on Wednesday.

The music world is mourning the loss of Tina Turner, who passed away Wednesday at age 83.

Hollywood is mourning the death of the legendary singer.

Legendary singer Tina Turner died on Wednesday, her representative confirmed.

EXCLUSIVE: Elvis Presley’s relationship with the women closest to him is to be revealed in an Amazon Prime Video documentary series.

A post shared by Rita Lee Jones (@ritalee_oficial)Known for being one of Brazil’s most successful singer-songwriters, Lee got her start in the group Os Mutantes who were considered one of Brazil’s most influential rock bands. Her album ‘Fruto Proibido’ (Forbidden Fruit) with the band Tutti Frutti is considered a Brazilian music classic.Lee’s musical career spanned more than 50 years.

Without Richard Wayne Penniman, aka Little Richard, rock ‘n roll as we know it wouldn’t exist today. Don’t believe that claim? Well, Lisa Cortés‘ documentary “Little Richard: I Am Everything” is ready to shed some light on the subject and unveil the black queer roots of the musical genre.

When cinematographer Mandy Walker boarded Elvis, one of her principal goals was to make the camera “dance with” the King of Rock and Roll, as played by Austin Butler. 

Priscilla Presley has denied Bam Margera's claims she gifted him personal items once belonging to her late ex-husband Elvis Presley in a blistering statement.After Margera, 43, claimed to have received Elvis' robe and ring from his ex, 77, during a recent get-together, Priscilla issued a statement shooting down his claims to TMZ.Presley insists the ring Bam claimed to have been gifted actually belonged to him, and the robe was not one of Elvis'.She also said she and her son Navarone Garcia, a friend of Margera, want no further communication with him.Priscilla claims her son Navarone invited Bam over for a visit, but she was unaware of who his friend was 'or that later he would choose to post photos and false stories.' Shooting it down: Priscilla Presley has denied Bam Margera's claims she gifted him personal items once belonging to Elvis Presley during a recent get-together in a blistering statement According to Priscilla, Bam 'came over, talked non-stop about his new ventures and personal struggles and asked for a photo with me for his father, who is a big fan.''Unbeknownst to us at the time, Bam chose to circulate those photos accompanied by false information and storytelling. After what Bam has chosen to do, my son and I want no further communication with him.

Matthew McConaughy has been tapped to voice the iconic King of Rock ‘n’Roll, Elvis Presley, in Agent Elvis (fka Elvis King) an adult animated series about the King himself. McConaughey also will executive produce the series, which hails from Priscilla Presleyand John Eddie, Sony Pictures Animation, Authentic Brands Group and Titmouse.

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros along with Elvis Presley’s estate Graceland is pulling out all the stops in celebration of the King of Rock n’ Roll’s birthday on Jan. 8.

Elvis Presley's only daughter - but did you know that a number of people have claimed that they are also the music icon's children too?Throughout the years a number of bombshell claims have been made by people who have said their parents had relationships with the King Of Rock 'n' Roll.However, none of these claims have been proven with DNA evidence and have not been accepted by Elvis' family - nor have any public comments been made by Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley.READ NEXT: Who is new Elvis star Austin Butler? Jamie Lynn Spears link, famous ex and tragic lossBut which claims have been made in the past? Daily Star takes a closer look.One man called Elvis Presley Jnr claimed he was the son of the singer, saying that his mum had a fling with Elvis while making the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.

Elvis Presley is one of the world's biggest music icons – but did you know that he was rumoured to dislike one of The Beatles?It has been reported that the King Of Rock 'n' Roll was not a fan of Beatles star John Lennon, and that he even wanted him thrown out of America.Speaking to Daily Mail in 2011, journalist and PR Chris Hutchins revealed that a meeting between the two stars at Elvis' house was the cause of the rumoured feud.READ NEXT: Kurt Cobain to John Lennon - rockstars who died tragically young and how they diedHe said: "John had annoyed Presley by making his anti-war feelings known the moment he stepped into the massive lounge and spotted the table lamps – model wagons engraved with the message: ‘All the way with LBJ [former US President Lyndon B Johnson]."Lennon hated President Lyndon B Johnson for raising the stakes in the Vietnam War."Elvis had served in the US Army between 1958 and 1960 – during which time he also met ex-wife Priscilla Presley – and it proved to be an integral moment in his life that stayed with him.Speaking about that first – and only – meeting between The Beatles and Elvis, Priscilla said in an online video that she was surprised at "how shy" the group were."John was shy, timid, looking at him… I really believe that he just couldn’t believe that he was actually there with Elvis Presley."It was a little bit awkward because they just kept looking at him and not really saying anything and not really sitting down, just staring at him."However after John made his sentiments clear to Elvis, the King was unimpressed and felt that John's views were "un-American" and, as such, wanted him thrown out of the country.Chris Hutchins revealed that Elvis later "allied himself with FBI Director Edgar

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

Austin Butler oozed rocker confidence as he arrived to a screening of director Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis in New York Cityon Wednesday evening.Th 30-year-old actor, who stars asthe bonafide 'King Of Rock and Roll' in the forthcoming musical-drama, was joined by his 20-year-old model girlfriend Kaia Gerber.Luhrmann's film documents Presley's meteoric rise to superstardom in the 1950s and exploresthe music legend's complex relationship withhis manager, Colonel Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks). Leading man:Austin Butler oozed rocker confidence as he arrived to a screening of director Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis in New York City on Wednesday evening.Th 30-year-old actor, who stars as the bonafide 'King Of Rock and Roll' in the forthcoming musical-drama, was joined by his 20-year-old model girlfriend Kaia GerberElvis hits theaters on Friday, June 24.Butler and Gerber - who have been dating since December 2021 - were captured arriving to the screening holding hands.The daughter of Cindy Crawford turned heads in a pleated back mini skirt and an oversized leather jacket.

Paramore‘s Hayley Williams joined Billie Eilish on stage at Coachella 2022 tonight (April 23) to perform ‘Misery Business’ – see footage below.Eilish was headlining the second weekend of the California festival at the time, with last weekend’s first edition seeing her joined onstage by Damon Albarn for two-songs – Eilish’s track ‘Getting Older’ and his Gorillaz hit, ‘Feel Good Inc’.After being introduced to the crowd by Eilish, Williams said: “This is my first Coachella. Woah! Thanks for sharing this with me – this is sick!”They then went on to perform an acoustic version of ‘Misery Business’, a song Williams and Paramore retired from their live sets back in 2018 amid an ongoing debate over whether its message was “anti-feminist.”Before playing ‘Misery Business’ one last time four years ago, Williams explained: “This is a choice that we’ve made because we feel that we should.

There’s no denying that Baz Luhrmann is going big for his new film, “Elvis.” From the over-the-top style and the “What the hell?” accent from Tom Hanks, the musical drama seems like a must-see event. And when you have such a stylish, uber-theatrical musical film, what better place to debut than at Cannes? READ MORE: ‘Elvis’ Trailer: Austin Butler & Tom Hanks Star In Baz Luhrmann’s New Drama About The King Of Rock & Roll According to Deadline, that’s exactly what’s happening.

There have been a number of actors who have attempted to portray Elvis Presley in films and TV shows over the years. Folks like Kurt Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Bruce Campbell, and Michael Shannon are just several big actors who have given it their best shot.

The always artful filmmaker Todd Haynes totally ignores the one clichéd anecdote about the iconoclastic rock group The Velvet Underground in his superb, eponymic doc “The Velvet Underground,” a film that should always be experienced at top volume. Attributed to the similarly groundbreaking musician/ producer Brian Eno, the oft-repeated phrase claims the debut VU record only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.