Tag Archives: Elvis Presley

B.B. King Gains a Museum while Elvis Loses One

Legendary bluesman B.B. King has gotten his own museum in Indianola, Mississippi, his home town. You may not have heard of Indianola, it is a tiny town of just over 12,000. But they rolled out the carpet for their favorite son with a $15 million dollar B.B. King and Delta Interpretative Center. B.B. said that he hopes the museum will be used to education the young and old about the origins of the blues. The 20,000 square foot museum is a mixture of the new (with touch screen interactivity) and the old (vinyl records and yellowed, faded recording contracts from … Continue reading →

Elvis and Priscilla—Real Dolls

Move over Barbie and Ken a famous raven-haired couple is about to invade the neighborhood. Just in time to mark the anniversary of the King of Rock and Roll’s death, mega popular doll maker Mattel is unveiling the official, Graceland-approved Elvis and Priscilla wedding dolls to remind fans of the magical time the couple spent together. Their marriage may not have lasted long, but Mattel is hoping by preserving the iconic figures Elvis fans will jump at the chance to add one more item to their collection. The boxed set of dolls is selling for $65 and features 13-inch versions … Continue reading →

New Duets from Elvis and Country Stars

Isn’t technology amazing? Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, has been dead for almost 31 years, yet we will be able to enjoy a “new” Elvis album soon. Just as we saw Celine Dion “sing” with Elvis a couple of years ago on “American Idol,” we will now be able to purchase a Christmas duets album featuring Elvis and some country music stars, including a few who weren’t even born before he died. The album, titled “Elvis Presley Christmas Duets,” will be released on October 14th. In his career, Elvis only recorded 20 different Christmas songs, yet he … Continue reading →

Infamous Hotel Rooms – Part 4

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This is my final blog about infamous hotel rooms – rooms in which something so legendary happened, the people often ask for this specific room. Actually, a few of the rooms I will mention in this blog are a little less notorious and more just places fans love to visit. Room 203 – Ramada Inn Union Square, San Francisco, CA It was in room 203 that jazz singer Billie Holiday was busted by the police for possession of opium in January 1949. She was acquitted later that year when her lawyer convinced the jury she had been framed. There is … Continue reading →

Iconic Sex Symbols – Part 2

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The other day, I blogged about three actors that were so sexy in their time – Mel Gibson, Warren Beatty, and Paul Newman. But, there are still plenty more to talk about! Elvis Presley I could just write 50 blogs about Elvis and why a young Elvis was so, so sexy. Yes, like many that grew up in the show biz spotlight, Elvis seemed to have had some personality flaws. But, I dare you to find one single physical fault with Elvis of the 50s or even 60s. When Elvis first hit the scene, it was he who originally drove … Continue reading →

Elvis Museum For Sale

Okay all you Elvis fans, here’s a chance to really prove your dedication to the King. The man who has run The Elvis is Alive Museum is retiring and needs someone to pick up where he is leaving off. Eighty-one-year-old Bill Beeny has been the sole proprietor of the Missouri-based museum– which provides documentation that Elvis never died–for the past 17 years, and now he is looking for someone to take over the cause. Beeny has placed the contents of the museum, which includes every single piece of his expansive Elvis Presley memorabilia on eBay in hopes they will be … Continue reading →

It’s Elvis Week!

Okay, if you are not an Elvis fan, you may not be aware of the fact that it is Elvis Week! Yes, only the King of Rock-n-Roll would be allowed not just a day, but a whole week for fans to celebrate his greatness. Being a native Memphian, I have to admit that I have been to several Elvis Week events in the past. If you have never been to Graceland during Elvis Week, it is certainly an experience. First off, there are many people from around the world that converge on Memphis during this time. If you are wondering … Continue reading →

Hollywood Icons Live On

He’s an Academy Award-winner whose mark on Hollywood is still evident today. Actor Jimmy Stewart will be honored with a stamp bearing his face on Friday and you can join in on the festivities. The U.S. Postal Service will officially release the new Jimmy Stewart stamp at ceremonies in Pennsylvania and Hollywood. The Pennsylvania ceremony will be held at the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, the actor’s hometown. The other will be held at Universal Studios in Hollywood. The Postal Service first announced that Stewart would be gracing a stamp last October. The picture on the stamp is based on … Continue reading →

Elvis Week In Memphis

My dad has always made a big deal of the fact that I was born on August 16th—the same day (though different year) that Elvis Presley died. (For the record the legendary singer died on August 16, 1977—-I was born a few years prior.) While my dad has made the trip to Graceland, I have never toured the mansion myself. If you too have never been to Elvis’ home, you may want to make plans to go this year. Memphis is planning to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the icon’s death with an entire week of Elvis related festivities from … Continue reading →

Back in Time: Elvis Meets Nixon

In 1970, two people who were very famous and soon to be infamous (in the eyes of some) met. Yes, I am talking about when Elvis visited the Whitehouse to meet with President Nixon. You may have seen the photo – the glittery Vegas Elvis, already starting to chunk up a bit, standing next to Nixon, who I considered one of our more rigid presidents. The December 21st meeting only lasted 30 minutes, but some 36 years later, fans still cannot forget. In case you had forgotten, did not know, or did not care, today would have been Elvis’ 72nd … Continue reading →