Priscilla Presley Reacts to Austin Butler’s Performance as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann Biopic: He ‘Had Big Shoes to Fill’

Elvis Presley biopic, showcasing lead star Austin Butler.Set to be released in cinemas on June 24, Elvis charts the iconic musician’s career through his complicated relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).A synopsis reads: “The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.”The clip shows Butler’s Elvis performing at the Louisiana Hayride at the start of his career in 1954, as his shaking hips cause pandemonium among the audience. You can check out the clip below.“Now I don’t know nothing about music,” Parker, played by Hanks, says in the clip.

Priscilla Presley is boasting of the upcoming Elvis movie even more in her latest Instagram post.

The King of Rock and Roll's only child, Lisa Marie Presley, is givingdirector Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis biopic her seal of approval.In an Instagram post on Friday, the rock icon's ex-wifePriscilla Presley wrote how her daughter couldn't be happier with the way the film turned out, and that she loved the final results after seeing it during a special screening.'I've seen Elvis the film, I watched the trailer over a dozen times,' Priscilla, 76, began in the caption alongside the movie's trailer.'But the words I heard from my daughter on how much she loved the film and that [her daughter] Riley [Keough] will love it too when she sees it brought tears.' Emotional: Priscilla Presley (left) says the feedback she got from her daughter Lisa Marie Presley (right) about how much she loved the new Elvis biopic brought her to tears The King: Austin Butler, 30, plays Elvis Presley in the new biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann, which will hit theaters in JuneTouched by the story,which focuses on Elvis Presley and his relationship with his manager Colonel Parker, Priscilla said she 'relived every moment in this film' and that it 'took me a few days to overcome the emotions as it did with Lisa.' She then heaped praise on director Luhrmann, as well as the film's three main stars: Tom Hanks, who portrays Parker, Austin Butler, who portrays Elvis, and Olivia DeJonge, who portrays Priscilla herself, before calling the project 'beautifully done.' Overcome with emotions: Priscilla says it took her and her daughter 'a few days to overcome the emotions' after watching the upcoming biopic The premise: The film chronicles the life and career of Presley from his early days as a child growing up in Mississippi to his ascent as a rock and roll icon and

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Doja Cat has released a new single titled ‘Vegas’, lifted from the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming Elvis biopic.Released today (May 6), Doja’s new single takes the well-known song – originally sung by blues artist Big Mama Thornton in 1952, and famously covered by Elvis Presley four years later – and makes it her own. The rapper weaves samples of Thornton’s vocals into her rendition, adding her own fiery bars and a cutting trap beat.Check it out below.Doja first previewed the song at Coachella last month, before revealing it as her contribution to the Elvis soundtrack, which is set for release via RCA this summer.

Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Austin Butler made it clear he hoped Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie would be happy with his performance. Just a few weeks ago, The King's ex-wife admitted she was "very nervous" about the film, saying she didn't think anyone could fill the star shoes of the star who died in 1977 at just 42. Since then, Baz invited her and Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling to a private screening of the film when in Australia.

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler are making their debut as a couple in the most iconic way, walking together on the red carpet of the highly anticipated 2022 Met Gala in New York City on Monday.The supermodel did not disappoint, wearing a silver metallic gown by Alexander McQueen, looking like an absolute deity and evoking Hollywood glamor with big hair and jewels by Kwiat. The actor looked elegant wearing in Prada, at one point joined by Priscilla Presley, who recently gave her verdict on the long awaited ‘Elvis’ movie, with Austin playing the music legend.Dating rumors started in December, following Kaia’s split from Jacob Elordi after one year.

Priscilla Presley publicly praised Austin Butler for his performance as her late ex-husband, Elvis Presley, in the upcoming, Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic, the two posed together at the 2022 Met Gala in New York City.Presley looked rock-and-roll chic in head-to-toe black Prada, while Butler looked dapper in a matching black Prada suit. Priscilla took the opportunity to gush over the film with Butler by her side.«I love the movie,» she said during a red carpet interview with LaLa Anthony for livestream. «I think the young generation is gonna see and know what Elvis is all about, and learn a little more about him.»«Even the people who've heard stories about Elvis before, they're gonna learn something,» she added.Butler also opened up on the red carpet about his highly-anticipated role, saying the most important thing to him was «making all the people who loved Elvis so much proud and doing [him] justice.»«I just set out to find his humanity as much as I could and bring that out with as much life as much as I could,» he shared.Last week, Priscilla, who was married to Elvis from 1967 to 1973, got a first look at the biopic which is set to be released on June 24.

Kacey Musgraves and her boyfriend, Cole Shafer, heated things up at the 2022 Met Gala as they made their red carpet debut. The pair sealed their first official appearance together with a kiss as they arrived at the event on Monday night.Musgraves went full Gilded Glamour in a black, floor-length Prada gown which she paired with jewelry from De Beers Jewellers, while her beau opted for a classic black tuxedo.

Kacey Musgraves is set to feature on the soundtrack for the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic Elvis, contributing a cover of Presley’s ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’.The singer revealed her addition to the soundtrack on the red carpet of the 2022 Met Gala. Variety reports that Musgraves was in attendance alongside both Priscilla Presley and Elvis‘ director, Baz Luhrmann. While Luhrmann would only hint that Musgraves’ song on the soundtrack was “something to do with love”, Musgraves herself confirmed it would be her version of Presley’s best-known love song.

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Elvis Presley refused to have sex with his wife Priscilla who said that on their wedding day she was a virgin despite telling him "please don't make me beg".Presley married his long-time girlfriend on May 1, 1967, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. The wedding, arranged by The King's manager Colonel Tom Parker, was followed by a press conference and a $10,000 (£8,000) breakfast reception, attended by friends, family and business associates from Elvis' film and record companies MGM, RCA and the William Morris Agency.The newly married couple boarded a private jet and had a honeymoon in Palm Springs, California, until May 4 – and reportedly finally had sex for the first time.

Glamour's digital war room, people pointed it out right away—the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor's voice sounded especially deep and surprisingly accented for a person who grew up in the south only in the sense that he is from southern California. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The clue to Butler's notable vocal inflections may be that he is set to star as Elvis Presley in the upcoming biopic Elvis, from Baz Luhrmann. Butler walked the carpet with Priscilla Presley, the late icon's ex-wife and the longtime manager of the Presley estate.

The King has entered the building. Elvis star Austin Butler attended the 2022 Met Gala alongside the cast of the upcoming biopic and the legend’s ex-wife Priscilla Presley.

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber just made things Met Gala official. Butler and Gerber posed for pics while at the 2022 Met Gala Monday night, making their red carpet debut as a couple. This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with the theme «Gilded Glamour and White Tie,» and when it comes to glamour, the couple definitely brought their fair share.Gerber, 20, wore a sheer, sparkling gown by Alexander McQueen, which featured cutout details and plenty of glittery embellishments.

Six-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves fanned herself with a black-feathered fan at the Costume Institute benefit inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan on Monday.It was just the touch of dramatic 'gilded glamour' required for the Met Gala, which served as a part two to last year's exhibition In America: An Anthology of Fashion.The 33-year-old country crooner flaunted a hint of cleavage in the black Prada dress featuring a bow, embellishment, and cut-out which was selected by her 'treasure hunter' Erica Cloud. Her biggest fan! Six-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves fanned herself with a black-feathered fan at the Costume Institute benefit inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan on MondayHairstylist Giovanni Delgado coiffed Kacey's Audrey Hepburn-style rolled updo and make-up artist Moani Lee applied her cat eye liner.Delgado had previously teased a behind-the-scenes shot of the squad prepping Musgraves before 'celebrity prom.' The raven-haired Texan was part of the Elvis squad - Catherine Martin, Alton Mason, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Olivia DeJonge, Austin Butler, Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling, and Baz Luhrmann.Kacey wrote her version of an Elvis Presley song for the highly-anticipated biopic's soundtrack album, which is scheduled to drop this summer by RCA Records.

Blast from the past. Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler attended the Met Gala 2022 the same night he walked the red carpet with his girlfriend, Kaia Gerber.

in public? Kaia Gerber, a model, and Austin Butler, an actor famous for looking like a model, arrived at the Met Gala red carpet and immediately turned on the charm. The couple stared lovingly into each other's eyes, as Butler pulled in close by the waist. The result: A slew of Getty images that look more like a high-fashion campaign than “candids." Kaia Gerber wore a see-through lace gown with beaded detailing at the hem and a high-neckline. The weight of the skirt as well as the warm beige tones are reminiscent of a Titanic-era gown, but with a bit more skin showing. Butler, for his part, wore a black suit with silk details that appeared a bit undone at the collar.

Priscilla Presley had company on Monday when she walked the red carpet at the Met Gala with Elvis star Austin Butler.The 76-year-old ex-wife of Elvis Presley continued to show her support for the 30-year-old actor after she gave his performance as her late ex-husband in Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis a rave review just days earlier.Priscilla stunned at the iconic fashion event in Manhattan by wearing a sleek black dress that made her look years younger than her age. She still has it: Priscilla Presley, 76, stunned in a mostly black ensemble as she walked the carpet at the Met Gala in Manhattan on Monday with Austin Butler, 30, who plays her ex-husband Elvis Presley in a new biopicPriscilla's black satin dress hugged her trim figure and featured a slim skirt that reached all the way down to the ground.She was dressed in head-to-toe Prada, and her edgy dress was enlivened by intriguing shiny vertical strips over her midriff.Her long sleeves were decorated with thick glittering gold bands, which matching her pointed gold heels perfectly.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticKacey Musgraves has recorded a version of the 1961 Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for the upcoming soundtrack to director Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” biopic, the singer has revealed.The country-pop star noted that she had covered the song Monday while walking the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala. Musgraves was there with Luhrmann, Priscilla Presley and members of the film’s cast.Details on the soundtrack have been hard to come by before now, with little publicly revealed beyond the fact that the first single from the album, Doja Cat’s “Vegas,” which includes an interpolation of the Presley hit “Hound Dog.” will be out this Friday.

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