Elvis Presley: News

Elvis Presley was not only a rock and roll legend, he was also one of those people who shaped the 20th century. It was no accident that he was called the ‘King of Rock and Roll.’ His music challenged racial stereotypes that existed in 20th century America. Born on January 8, 1935, in Mississippi, Presley was influenced by church music as a child. In 1948, he moved with his parents to Memphis. It was in Memphis that he got his first taste of R&B. In 1954, he released his first single ‘That’s All Right Mama’ with Sun Records label. That along with ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky,’ ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight,’ ‘Baby Let’s Play House,’ and ‘Mystery Train’ are usually associated with the beginning of rockabilly music. Many consider these songs, a mix of R&B, country, and pop, to be the foundation of rock and roll. Sun Records sold Presley’s contract to RCA in 1955. Purists consider a dip in the quality of his music during his time with RCA due to him being too focused on success. Presley’s meteoric rise to the status of a cultural icon meant that Hollywood came calling for him as well. In 1956, he made his acting debut in the film ‘Love me Tender.’ He went to act in 32 more films. He was drafted into the military in 1958. It was during his posting in Germany that he met his future wife Priscilla Presley aka Priscilla Ann Wagner. Presley died on August 16, 1977.

08 Oct 2024

Aretha Franklin

Gospel icon and Whitney Houston's mother Cissy Houston (91) dies

Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel singer who collaborated with renowned artists like Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, and other stars, has died. She was 91.

27 Sep 2024

Celebrity

Young Lisa Marie 'always worried' about dad Elvis Presley dying 

A memoir of Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of music legend Elvis Presley, has been posthumously released titled From Here to the Great Unknown.

12 Aug 2024

Taylor Swift

Swift overpowers Ye; breaks his Billboard winning streak

In a major feat for Swifties, Taylor Swift's recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, has dethroned rapper Ye's record of 11 consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard chart.

30 Jun 2024

Instagram

'Yellowstone' star Josh Lucas engaged to weather woman Brianna Ruffalo

Josh Lucas, the actor renowned for his roles in Yellowstone and Sweet Home Alabama, has announced his engagement to girlfriend Brianna Ruffalo.

19 Jun 2024

Triumph Motorcycles

Everything we know about Triumph's Elvis Presley-inspired Bonneville T120 bike

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled a limited edition of the Bonneville T120, named the Elvis Presley.

13 Jun 2024

Music Industry

'Always on My Mind' songwriter Mark James dies at 83

Mark James, a renowned songwriter and member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, passed away on June 8 at his Nashville home.

23 May 2024

Memphis

Foreclosure sale of Elvis Presley's home Graceland halted by judge

A judge has put a stop to the foreclosure sale of Graceland, the former home of music legend Elvis Presley, located in Memphis, Tennessee.

08 Jan 2024

Hollywood

Elvis Presley's birth anniversary: Films based on his life 

The "King of Rock and Roll," singer-actor Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935.

04 Jan 2024

Music Industry

'Elvis Evolution': Elvis Presley to make a comeback via AI

Elvis Presley stans, are you ready?!

15 Dec 2023

Movie Review

'Priscilla' review: Tender, sentimental portrait of fame, fortune, failed relationship

Sofia Coppola's Priscilla—which earned Cailee Spaeny a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Actress category—was released in India on Friday.

03 Nov 2023

Hollywood

Why Lisa Marie Presley was angry with Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla'

Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley passed away in January 2023 due to the "sequelae of a small bowel obstruction."

05 Oct 2023

Hollywood

Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley: A timeline of their relationship

Meeting as youngsters, then falling in love, years of courtship followed by six years of marriage, a child together, and their eventual separation sums up legendary singer and actor Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu's relationship.

04 Oct 2023

Hollywood

'Priscilla': Who's who in the Sofia Coppola directorial

The much-talked-about trailer of Sofia Coppola's upcoming biographical film Priscilla was released recently.

22 Sep 2023

Hollywood

'Elvis' to 'Ray': Best Hollywood films based on musicians 

Hollywood films based on musicians offer a window into the complexities of artistic genius, the challenges of fame, and the enduring impact of music on society.

24 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' to premiere at Venice Film Festival

Sofia Coppola's Priscilla is one of the most anticipated films of 2023 as it delves into the life of the legendary Elvis Presley through the lens of his ex-wife Priscilla Presley. Coppola is known for her distinct storytelling and using allegory in her narratives, hence it will be interesting to see this fresh take.

14 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood: Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death revealed

Legendary American singer Elvis Presley's only daughter and singer Lisa Marie Presley (54) died on January 12. At the time, reports claimed a cardiac arrest claimed her life.

20 Jan 2023

Hollywood

Happy birthday, Evan Peters! Iconic roles of 'Dahmer' actor

Whether it is about playing a sympathetic cop in Mare of Easttown or serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, Evan Peters has time and again proved his versatility as an actor by playing characters that seem to have been custom-created for him.

13 Jan 2023

Hollywood

Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley dies after cardiac arrest

Legendary American singer Elvis Presley's only daughter and singer Lisa Marie Presley has passed away at the age of 54.

06 Jun 2022

Jennifer Lopez

5 highlights from MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022

The MTV Movie & TV Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday.

25 May 2022

Warner Bros

'Elvis': All you need to know about Austin Butler-starrer biopic

The king of rock and roll is back!

15 Apr 2022

Hollywood

5 Hollywood celebrities who have served in the military

Before they became notable stars in Hollywood and other fields of the entertainment industry, some celebrities did serve a term in their respective country's militaries.

07 Apr 2022

Las Vegas

Kourtney Kardashian-Travis Barker get 'married' in Las Vegas, post pictures

Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian and American musician Travis Barker are definitely living up to the saying, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."

23 Feb 2022

Elon Musk

Know everything about Natasha Bassett, rumored girlfriend of Elon musk

Over the past few days, Australian actor Natasha Bassett's name has been hitting headlines pretty frequently and for an interesting reason.

07 Jul 2020

Apple TV

Tom Hanks opens up about coronavirus: Details here

Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks has opened up about his experience with the novel coronavirus, how he recovered from it, and his latest film Greyhound.

18 Mar 2020

X

In coronavirus quarantine, Tom Hanks learns lessons in gin-rummy, vegemite

The world was disheartened when Hollywood's everyman Tom Hanks contracted the novel coronavirus, the deadly virus which has killed thousands across the globe.

25 Sep 2019

India

'Father of India' Modi can handle Pakistan-based terrorism: Donald Trump

In his fourth meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year, and the second one in a span of three days, United States President Donald Trump had nothing but laudatory words for the former.

24 Jul 2019

Hollywood

Chewed gum, underwear, breath: Weird celebrities' items sold at auctions

The world is obsessed with celebrities.

03 Nov 2018

WWE

WWE stars you didn't know were related

Matt and Jeff Hardy, Cody Rhodes and Goldust are among many such wrestlers who have come out as brothers in the WWE, while there are several other superstars who also have people from their family in the business.

27 Oct 2018

Marvel

#ComicBytes: 5 celebrities who are crazy about comics

Comic book aficionados are, often, called nerds and not always lovingly.

03 Oct 2017

Hollywood

American musician Tom Petty dies, at 66

Tom Petty, whom most of us know as the lead singer of the band "Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers" has died in California at 66 years of age.