elvis presley

The Sad Story of Elvis Presley’s Senior Prom

Digg / Television  Sun, 01/08/2012 - 19:25

In 1953, Elvis Aaron Presley was an 18-year-old senior at Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis’ date for the senior prom was the current girl he was courting, a 14-year-old named Regis Wilson, a pretty and petite blonde with a big smile.


 

Eric Bana to play Elvis Presley

Digg / Television  Mon, 12/26/2011 - 13:03

We’re all shook up over this casting news. According to Variety, Eric Bana is set to play Elvis Presley in the upcoming film, “Elvis & Nixon.�

Interestingly, “Princess Bride� star Cary Elwes will direct the movie (his directorial debut), which is all about a December 21, 1970 White ...


 

Obituary: Veteran Character Actor Actor Harry Morgan Dies at 96

Digg / Television  Fri, 12/09/2011 - 13:17

Veteran character actor Harry Morgan passed away at his Los Angeles home this morning at the age of 96. Morgan began his career on the stage, appearing in Broadway’s “Golden Boy” in 1937, and signed a contract with 20th Century Fox shortly after his move to California in 1942.

He appeared in over 100 movies, including Frankie and Johnny with Elvis Presley, and was one of television’s most prolific actors.


 

Jaleel White: 'I really don't' miss playing Steve Urkel

CNN.com - Entertainment  Tue, 10/18/2011 - 08:34

Jaleel White most notably played geeky, annoying neighbor Steve Urkel on the '90s sitcom "Family Matters" -- but since then, the actor, who has portrayed Bruce Lee, Elvis Presley and a member of the opposite sex, doesn't feel recognized for his ability to take on a variety of roles.


 

Rock Hit Maker Jerry Leiber Dies At 78

Topix - Entertainment News  Tue, 08/23/2011 - 07:36

Songwriter and record producer Jerry Leiber, who penned hits for Elvis Presley, Ben E. King and the Coasters, died in a Los Angeles hospital Monday.


 

Fans Flock to Graceland to Remember Elvis Presley

FOXNews.com - entertainment  Tue, 08/16/2011 - 02:54

Silent mourners with heads bowed and yellow-orange candlelight leading the way paid their respects to Elvis Presley at his grave at Graceland, his longtime Memphis home, to remember the 34th anniversary of his sudden death.


 

During 'Elvis Week,' fans remember pivotal year

Topix - Entertainment News  Sun, 08/14/2011 - 19:26

Elvis Presley fans love an anniversary. Every year, thousands of Elvis devotees flock to Memphis to remember the singer's death on Aug.


 

Taboo Then, Typical Now [PICS]

Digg / Television  Fri, 06/03/2011 - 05:50

It's hard to imagine in today's sex-soaked pop culture, but 55 years ago, on June 5, 1956, Americans sitting in their living rooms were shocked --shocked!-- when Elvis Presley dared to gyrate his hips while performing his new single "Hound Dog" on The Milton Berle Show.

But that taboo-shattering performance isn't the only shocker of the past that seems fairly common now...


 

Rescued Chilean miner says 'Viva Elvis' as fans celebrate the ki...

Topix - Entertainment News  Sun, 01/09/2011 - 06:24

Hundreds of Elvis Presley fans, including Chilean miner Edison Pena, gathered Saturday at Graceland to sing "Happy Birthday" on the late rock n' roll icon's 76th birthday.


 

Cancer ends 50-year streak for Elvis performer

Topix - Entertainment News  Thu, 12/30/2010 - 08:38

Ted Prior, 67, dressed as Elvis Presley, holds a guitar as he sits in his home Wednesday, Dec.