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Presley Autopsy Tools Feature In Grisly Auction
A macabre sale of surgical instruments used to embalm ELVIS PRESLEY's corpse will be held in the U.S. next month (Aug10).The controversial auction will feature forceps, needle injectors, aneurysm hooks, an arterial tube, and lip...
By WENN on 21 July 2010
Russell Brand Wants Elvis Wedding
Russell Brand wants to get married by an Elvis Presley impersonator.The 'Get Him to the Greek' star insists he and fiancee Katy Perry have not yet finalised plans for their forthcoming nuptials but would consider...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2010
Michael Jackson's Life A Circus
Michael Jackson's songs will be used for a new Cirque de Soleil show.The legacy of the late pop singer - who passed away from a massive overdose of anaesthetic Propofol in June last year -...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 April 2010
Hunter Feared He'd Be Shot By Elvis
Singer IAN HUNTER once feared he would be shot by ELVIS PRESLEY after sneaking into his idol's Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee while drunk.The Mott The Hoople frontman gained entry into the King's property in...
By WENN on 29 March 2010
No Sale For Presley's Hair
A piece of hair belonging to ELVIS PRESLEY has failed to attract a buyer at auction.The bizarre piece of rock memorabilia, encased at the centre of a gold disc, was expected to fetch up to...
By WENN on 26 February 2010
Joe Jackson Claims Elvis' Doctor Treated Michael
JOE JACKSON is convinced his son MICHAEL approached ELVIS PRESLEY's former doctor to prescribe him drugs prior to his death last June (09) - and wants the medic investigated by officials.The Jackson family patriarch was...
By WENN on 21 February 2010
Presley Was Almost Blind When He Died, Says Former Doctor
ELVIS PRESLEY suffered eye disease glaucoma and was almost blind when he died, according to the late King of Rock's personal physician.Dr. George Nichopoulos earned notoriety when, three years after Presley's 1977 death, he was...
By WENN on 15 January 2010
Presley's Grandson Has No Plans To Release Album
LISA MARIE PRESLEY has blasted rumours her teenage son is set to follow in ELVIS' footsteps by recording an album.The King's 17-year-old grandson Ben was reported to have signed a $5 million (£3.3 million) record...
By WENN on 07 October 2009
Kanye West New King Of Pop
Kanye West wants to become the next Michael Jackson.The 'Love Lockdown' star believes he is capable of ascending to the musical throne the 'King of Pop' has left following his death in June.Kanye told Scrape...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 July 2009
Michael Jackson Bigger Than The Beatles
Tito Jackson says his brother Michael will become more popular than The Beatles or Elvis Presley now he is dead.The former member of the Jackson Five - the group which launched his brother's stratospheric career...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 July 2009
Michael Jackson's Neverland Shrine
Michael Jackson's former home could be turned into a shrine to the late star.The 'Thriller' singer - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday (25.06.09) - reportedly told friends he wanted to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2009
Elvis Pills Up For Auction
Rare items of showbiz memorabilia including ELVIS PRESLEY's pill bottles, MARILYN MONROE's mirror, and a store card belonging to MARLON BRANDO are to be auctioned off in Las Vegas.More than 150 items from the Some...
By WENN on 27 May 2009
Wham!'S Last Christmas Named As Most Played Christmas Hit
Last Christmas, a 1984 Christmas number one for Wham!, is the most played seasonal song of the last five years, it has been confirmed.According to the Performing Rights Society (PRS), the body responsible for collecting...
By Contributor on 29 November 2008
Richard Regrets 'Fat' Elvis Snub
SIR CLIFF RICHARD once turned down the opportunity to meet legendary singer ELVIS PRESLEY - because he was too fat. Richard, a huge fan of the Hound Dog hitmaker, insists his biggest regret is declining...
By WENN on 17 May 2008
Pressly: 'I'm Related To Elvis'
Actress JAIME PRESSLY is convinced she is a distant cousin of ELVIS PRESLEY's thanks to a family legend passed down by her grandfather. The My Name Is Earl star can't prove a link, but she...
By WENN on 27 February 2008
Nervous Cher Turned Down A Date With Elvis
CHER once turned down a date with ELVIS PRESLEY because she was too terrified about spending the night with The King. The pop superstar has revealed she almost became Elvis' girlfriend when the tragic rock...
By on 07 February 2008
Country Star Outsells Elvis
Country star Garth Brooks has overtaken Elvis Presley to become the bestselling solo artist in history, according to new record industry figures.The singer has sold an amazing 123 million units in his career, the Recording...
By Contributor on 06 November 2007
Presley Scripts + Song Sheets Lost In Fire
LATEST: More than 30 original ELVIS PRESLEY movie scripts and song sheets were among the memorabilia items destroyed when Kashan Castle in Malibu, California was destroyed by fire on Sunday (21Oct07). Owned by philanthropist and...
By WENN on 24 October 2007
Presley Car And Army Jacket Saved In The Fire
ELVIS PRESLEY's Nash Metropolitan car and his U.S. Army jacket were among the memorabilia items saved from Kashan Castle in Malibu, California, which was destroyed by fire on Sunday(21Oct07). The famous landmark was one of...
By WENN on 24 October 2007
Giamatti Desperate To Play Colonel Parker In Bubba Sequel
Actor PAUL GIAMATTI is begging pal BRUCE CAMPBELL to play ELVIS PRESLEY again - so he can play The King's legendary manager COLONEL TOM PARKER. Campbell is considering reprising the aging Elvis character he created...
By WENN on 07 September 2007
Kanye West Too Strong For Robyn
US rapper Kanye West has notched up his debut UK number one with Stronger.His single knocked Robyn's With Every Heartbeat off the top spot after it charted at three from downloads alone last week.Kate Nash's...
By Contributor on 20 August 2007
Celine Dion To Duet With Elvis
CELINE DION will raise the dead on Wednesday (25Apr07) when she performs a duet with ELVIS PRESLEY on American Idol. The odd couple will perform Presley's hit If I Can Dream during the upcoming Idol...
By WENN on 23 April 2007
Presley's Python Obsession
Rock 'n' roll legend ELVIS PRESLEY was obsessed with British comedy series MONTY PYTHON and spent hours impersonating characters from the cult show. The HOUND DOG singer used to force his girlfriend LINDA THOMPSON to...
By WENN on 04 April 2007
Pink's Tattoo Tribute To Dead Dog
Pop star PINK has paid tribute to her late pet ELVIS with a new tattoo. The TROUBLE singer was devastated when the bulldog drowned in her pool last month (17JAN07), and she's had him memorialised...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
Elvis' One-night-stand With Monroe
Rock 'n' roll legend ELVIS PRESLEY had a one night stand with MARILYN MONROE, according to The King's former associate BYRON RAPHAEL. Raphael, who worked for the William Morris agency and with Presley and his...
By WENN on 02 October 2006
Lennon Loved Blondie's The Tide Is High
Music legend JOHN LENNON was once obsessed with BLONDIE's THE TIDE IS HIGH and played it non-stop at his Long Island retreat. The 1980 hit, a cover of THE PARAGONS 1967 single, was one of...
By WENN on 18 September 2006
Townshend Declares Doris Day Is Dead
THE WHO rocker PETE TOWNSHEND was left red-faced when he mistakenly included DORIS DAY in a song about dead celebrities. The reclusive actress/singer is alive and well aged 82, but it is too late for...
By WENN on 15 September 2006
Hounddog Investors Withdraw Cash
LATEST: Investors have withdrawn cash from controversial movie HOUNDDOG - which sees child actress DAKOTA FANNING appear in graphic rape scenes. Fanning, who is just 12 years old, plays a sexually abused girl who seeks...
By WENN on 06 August 2006
Meyers: 'Elvis Was Gay'
JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS is convinced ELVIS PRESLEY was homosexual - as he is suspicious of his glitzy wardrobe and maternal attachment. The Irish actor, who played the title role in 2005 TV film ELVIS, has...
By WENN on 20 June 2006
Presley Returned To Haunt Cook
The woman who cooked up ELVIS PRESLEY's famous peanut and jelly toasted sandwiches had problems severing ties with The King after he died in 1977 - he came back to haunt her. MARY JENKINS LANGSTON...
By WENN on 22 May 2006
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