Elvis Presley News

Priscilla Presley, aged 78, attended the premiere showing of the biographical film «Priscilla» at the Venice International Film Festival on Monday, September 4. The film is based on her 1985 memoir «Elvis and Me,» which she co-wrote with Sandra Harmon. During the festival's press conference for the movie, Priscilla shared her emotional experience and insights, shedding light on her life with Elvis Presley.

Priscilla Presley, who wasn't a part of the press conference for Sofia Coppola's Venice competition film «Priscilla,» shared her emotions from the audience. She talked about the movie and her late husband, Elvis Presley. «It's tough to watch a film about your life and love,» she said, holding back tears. «But Sofia did a great job. She did her research, and I shared everything I could with her.» Regarding her relationship with Elvis, whom she met at 14, Presley mentioned that her parents found it hard to understand why Elvis was interested in her. She described herself as a listener in their relationship. «Elvis confided in me—his hopes, fears, and the loss of his mother. I was there to listen and comfort him. That was our connection. Despite being 14, I was more mature in life than my years,» she explained. Coppola, accompanied by lead stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi due to a SAG interim agreement, also touched on the actors' strike. «I'm here to support independent film and my crew as a director and producer. I fully support the union's efforts for fair compensation,» she said. «I hope it's resolved soon, as we all want to get back to work.» «Priscilla,» based on the 1985 memoir «Elvis and Me» by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon, will have its world premiere on the Lido on Monday evening.

Elvis biopic, focuses on the life of Priscilla Presley, Elvis's young wife.

Bernie Marsden, the former guitarist of British hard rock band Whitesnake, died at the age of 72. Confirming the death of the legend, his friend and bassist Neil Murray said «Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side.»

Riley Keough, who is Elvis Presley's granddaughter, recently had an in-depth conversation with Vanity Fair for a feature story published on Tuesday. In the interview, the 34-year-old actress discussed her mother Lisa Marie Presley's untimely passing in January due to complications from weight-loss surgery. She also talked about the subsequent legal dispute that emerged with her grandmother Priscilla Presley over her mother's estate. Priscilla released a statement in May confirming that the family had «resolved all confusion as it relates to our plea to the court.» As per Vanity Fair, Keough is now the sole trustee of Lisa Marie's estate. She is also the sole custodian of Graceland and the family's shares in Elvis Presley Enterprises, an estate reportedly valued at around $500 million. Amid varying accounts, Riley Keough has clarified that Priscilla is indeed permitted to be laid to rest at Graceland alongside her late husband Elvis. The Memphis estate holds the final resting place for multiple generations of the Presley family, a lineage that includes Keough's younger brother, Benjamin, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 2020.

Elvis Presley’s daughter Riley Keough has talked about her daughter now, one year after her birth. Opening about her daughter, the actor said that she had welcomed her through surrogacy.

Freddie Mercury might wonder if this is the real life, or just fantasy, when they walk into a near-replica of his London home, where thousands of items belonging to the late Queen frontman will be on exhibition starting Friday. Rare items including handwritten lyrics, art and collectibles from Mercury's London home, Garden Lodge, have been looked after by his close friend Mary Austin since his death from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. They will go on public display for the first time in the month-long exhibition at Sotheby's, which will then auction many of the items in September, with prices ranging from as low as 40 pounds to millions of pounds. «We've conceived our gallery spaces to give it a sense of what it was like living with Freddie at home,» said David MacDonald, head of single owner sales at Sotheby's London said. «If he was to walk in, he'd instantly recognise some of the spaces we've created,» MacDonald said.

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is among the top lots to be sold at Kruse GWS Auction later this month, and could fetch upward of $200,000. Doodles, still photographs and even swimming goggles from the American rocker are also included in the sale. «I think we are going to see some great activity on that guitar,» said lead auctioneer, Brigitte Kruse. «I would expect this one to probably fall in the couple of hundred thousand range conservatively,» Kruse said. The 'Artifacts of Hollywood & Music' online sale, on August 26, will feature over 350 lots from singers, actors and movie costumes.

Presley died from a small bowel obstruction, authorities said Thursday. The January 12 death at age 54 of the singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley was ruled as being from natural causes, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records. An autopsy report that would include more details about what led to Presley's death has not yet been released.

First it was the King of Rock and Roll’s family battling over the legitimacy of his daughter’s will. Now it’s the Queen of Soul’s kids clashing in a courtroom over handwritten wills found scattered around her house.

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