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Baz Luhrmann Reveals 4-Hour Version Of Elvis Film Exists
Baz Luhrmann has revealed there is a four-hour version of his 'Elvis' film.The 59-year-old director recently helmed the two-hour 39-minutes movie, which stars Austin Butler as titular music legend Elvis Presley, but there is also...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 June 2022
Austin Butler Was Daunted By Elvis Portrayal
Austin Butler felt an "immense amount of fear" playing Elvis Presley.The 30-year-old star plays the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's hotly-anticipated biopic 'Elvis' and explained that he was daunted by his portrayal...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2022
Austin Butler Can't Stop Speaking Like Elvis
Austin Butler claims that he has started talking like Elvis Presley after playing him in the new biopic.The 30-year-old actor plays the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's movie but has revealed that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2022
Baz Luhrmann Says The Elvis’ Screening At The Cannes Film Festival Was 'Like A Real Rock Concert'
Baz Luhrmann says the screening of Elvis’ at the Cannes Film Festival was “like a real rock concert”. The 59-year-old filmmaker shared that the audience “just went crazy” for Austin Butler’s depiction of the King...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2022
Baz Luhrmann Moved By Priscilla Presley's Elvis Praise
Baz Luhrmann has been moved by Priscilla Presley's praise for 'Elvis'The 59-year-old filmmaker was emotional as he reflected on Priscilla's review of the biopic – which features Austin Butler as the King of Rock and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2022
Eminem, Stevie Nicks And More Have Been Announced On The Elvis Soundtrack
Eminem, Stevie Nicks, Jack White and more will appear on the soundtrack for 'Elvis'.The highly anticipated Elvis Presley biopic - which has been directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Austin Butler as the late King...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2022
Priscilla Presley Praises 'Outstanding' Elvis Biopic
Priscilla Presley has lauded the new 'Elvis' biopic.The 76-year-old star, who was married to the King of Rock and Roll between 1967 and 1973, has seen Baz Luhrmann's new movie with Elvis' longtime friend Jerry...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2022
Baz Luhrmann: Elvis Is A Superhero
Baz Luhrmann has described his 'Elvis' biopic as a "superhero film".The 59-year-old director has helmed the upcoming movie that stars Austin Butler as the King of Rock and Roll and branded the late music icon...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 April 2022
Doja Cat To Cover Elvis Presley Hit For New Album
Doja Cat is to cover a classic Elvis Presley track for a new album.The 26-year-old rapper is reportedly set to release a cover of iconic song 'Hound Dog' and join a host of other current...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2022
New Elvis Presley Compilation To See Doja Cat And More Cover His Greatest Hits
A new Elvis Presley compilation will reportedly see the likes of Doja Cat and Swae Lee cover the King of Rock and Roll's greatest hits.To coincide with the release of Baz Luhrmann's upcoming 'Elvis' biopic,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2022
David Lynch Denies Debuting A New Film At The Cannes Film Festival
David Lynch is not debuting a new film at the Cannes Film Festival. The ‘Wild at Heart’ director called claims he is taking a new motion picture to the French festival as “a total rumour”.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2022
Baz Luhrmann: Fans Will See A Different Side To Tom Hanks In Elvis Biopic
Baz Luhrmann has teased that audiences will see a different side to Tom Hanks in the upcoming 'Elvis' biopic.The 59-year-old director has helmed the new movie about the life of the 'King of Rock and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2022
Melanie C Joins Chris Martin On Stage For Acoustic Rendition Of 2 Become 1
Melanie C joined Chris Martin for an acoustic rendition of Spice Girls' '2 Become 1' at Coldplay's recent gig.The 'My Universe' hitmakers performed a set as part of Audacy’s We Can Survive charity concerts at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2021
Elvis Presley's 'Legendary' Drummer, Ronnie Tutt, Dies Aged 83
Elvis Presley's drummer, Ronnie Tutt, has died aged 83.The sticksman was a member of the TCB Band, the core rhythm section of the late King of Rock and Roll's band, from August 1969 until the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 October 2021
Elton John Sets New UK Chart Record With Cold Heart Single
Sir Elton John has set a new UK chart record with his single 'Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)'.The iconic musician's latest track - which features Dua Lipa and is taken from his upcoming album 'The Lockdown...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2021
Sir Tom Jones In Talks For Tell-all Biopic
Sir Tom Jones is in talks for a biopic - but isn't ready to "tell-all" just yet.The 80-year-old music legend - who has released his 41st studio album, 'Surrounded By Time', today (23.04.21) - has...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2021
From Queen Of Pop To Prince Of Darkness: The Honorific Royalty Of The Music World
For as long as pop music has been a thing, we've been granting grand titles on some of the titans of the industry. While they'll never have the influence of real royal figures like Queen...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2021
Tom Jones Got Conflicting Advice From Elvis Presley And Frank Sinatra
Sir Tom Jones always had conflicting advice from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.The 'It's Not Unusual' singer used to pick up tips from both of the legendary performers, and he was glad for their support...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2021
Nick Cave Would Love To Have This Elvis Presley Song Play At His Funeral
Nick Cave would be "very happy" to have Elvis Presley's music played at his funeral.The 63-year-old musician was asked by a fan, whose father had an Elvis-themed funeral, which songs he'd like to have at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 March 2021
Gene Simmons: Rock Is Dead
Gene Simmons has claimed rock is "dead".The KISS rocker insists there has been no true rock artists since 1988, whereas before then there was the likes of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Stones and Pink...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2021
Josh Groban Took Song Tips From Fans
Josh Groban’s fans suggested the songs he recorded on his new album.The 39-year-old singer has recorded two original tracks and his take on hits from the likes of Robbie Williams, Joni Mitchell, Elvis Presley and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 December 2020
Dolly Parton 'Cried All Night' Over Elvis Presley Dispute
Dolly Parton "cried all night long" after rejecting Elvis Presley’s request to record a cover of 'I Will Always Love You'.The 74-year-old singer released the song in 1974, but she declined Elvis' request to record...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2020
Country Legend And Elvis Presley Songwriter Mac Davis Has Died
Country legend and Elvis Presley songwriter Mac Davis has died aged 78.The musician - who co-wrote several tracks with the late King of Rock and Roll, including 1968 hit 'A Little Less Conversation' - passed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2020
Priscilla Presley Puts Her Beverly Hills Mansion Up For Sale
Priscilla Presley has listed her Beverly Hills mansion for $15.995 million.The 75-year-old actress has decided to sell the seven-bedroom, Italian-style abode, which is set on an acre of grounds that features fountains, gardens, a swimming...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2020
Roger Taylor Says Adam Lambert Has An Elvis Presley-like Aura
Roger Taylor thinks Adam Lambert has an Elvis Presley-like aura.The 70-year-old Queen star has heaped praise on Adam, describing him as a ''complete joy to work with'' and has even likened him to Elvis.Roger said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2020
Elvis Presley's Graceland Estate Set To Reopen
Elvis Presley's Graceland estate is set to reopen after being closed to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic.The iconic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee - which was previously owned by the music star - will reopen...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2020
Tom Hanks' Blood Will Be Used To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's blood will be used by medical researchers who are developing a vaccine for coronavirus after they won their battle with the illness.The married couple were among the first high-profile individuals...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 April 2020
Elvis Presley Documentary Soundtrack Includes Rare 'Suspicious Minds' Recording
With the forthcoming release of an immersive Elvis Presley documentary entitled 'The Searcher', a companion album is set to be released with all the hit tracks used in the soundtrack along with with some rare...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2018
Lisa Marie Presley Suing Former Manager For $100 Million
Lisa Marie Presley has launched a lawsuit against her former manager, Barry Siegel, accusing him of “reckless and negligent mismanagement” of her inherited estate and claiming that her cash reserves have been whittled down to...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 February 2018
Elvis Presley 40 Years: Lisa Marie Presley Recalls Graceland 'Special Place'
It's 40 years since the death of Elvis Presley and more people than ever have gone to visit his Graceland grave. Meanwhile, his daughter Lisa Marie Presley remembers life as a child with a rockstar...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 16 August 2017
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