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Famous as :
Rock and roll singer, actorBirth Name :
Elvis Aaron PresleyBirth Date :
January 08, 1935Birth Place :
Tupelo, Mississippi, USASpouse :
Priscilla Ann Beaulieu (1-May-67 - 9-Oct-73)Claim to fame :
Single "Hard Headed Women" (1958)
Jay-Z Rules Hot 200, Breaking Elvis Presley's Record
September 17, 2009 09:09:37Jay-Z's "Blueprint" third installment, "The Blueprint 3" debuts at number one on Billboard Hot 200. The record has sold more than 476,000 copies since making its way out across U.S. on September 11.
The album becomes Jay-Z's eleventh chart-topping record, passing Elvis Presley as a solo act who has the most No. 1 efforts. Also, the achievement places the rapper as the second artist with the most No. 1 albums among all acts just behind The Beatles who scored 19 No. 1 sets.
Carrie Underwood Talks Duet With Elvis Presley
November 27, 2008 10:11:50Country music singer Carrie Underwood makes a duet with legendary Elvis Presley and during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she said that she feels honored to be given the chance for doing so. "I never thought I'll be singing a duet with Elvis Presley it's very surreal but that it felt like a good thing to do, I am very honored," she stated.
Carrie will be featured on song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" appearing on Elvis' latest Christmas LP "Elvis Presley Christmas Duets". She commented on the work, "I love traditional Christmas song ... I love songs like 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' just because it's so traditional and ...everybody knows them something that hopefully everyone can enjoy."
Elvis Presley Reclaimed His Predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity
October 31, 2007 01:10:09It's been 30 years since his death, but Elvis Presley still scores well, very well indeed, in case of cash. The late King of Rock n Roll has reclaimed his predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity.
Having his Graceland taking in an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, Elvis seizes the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's seventh annual list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, again, after he last topped the list in 2005.
Stars Make GQ's List of Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years
September 21, 2007 01:09:01
Monthly men's magazine GQ has made public its list of the Most Stylish Men and surprisingly it includes a few surprises.
Among the notable figures in the entertainment industry make the magazine's list of 50 Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years are the Academy Award nominated Italian film actor Marcello Mastroianni, musicians David Bowie and Bob Dylan, and actors Steve McQueen and George Clooney.
Elvis Presley's Pills and Gold Gun Among Items Sold at Julien's Summer Auction
June 19, 2007 03:06:36
A gold-plated gun and a pill bottle belonged to the late King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley were among the items sold out at the annual Julien's Summer Auction held Saturday June 16th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The gun was sold for $28,800, whereas his prescription pill bottle raised $2,640. "We'd planned to sell the bottle with the pills, but the Los Angeles Police Department told us it would be a federal crime to do it, so sad to say we had to remove the pills," CEO Darren Julien said in a statement.
The Top 100 Sexiest Stars of All Time According to BBC's Channel 4
February 26, 2007 10:02:57
No one would doubt the fact that Angelina Jolie is sexy. The actress and mother has just been voted the Sexiest Star ever in an online poll for the BBC's Channel 4 "100 Greatest Sex Symbols" special which aired on Saturday Feb 24th.
"I don't think there's one person that would say no to Angelina, in bed or just having a cup of coffee with her," Jolie's former girlfriend, Jenny Shimziu, commented. Chosen 2nd is the late King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, while Marilyn Monroe is the 3rd.
Forbes' Top-Earning Dead Celebrities
October 26, 2006 11:10:53
It's been twelve years after his death that Kurt Cobain, Nirvana singer-songwriter, is making another record. The late rocker, whose wealth in an estimated $50 million between October 2005 and October of this year, tops the top spot on Forbes' 6th annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list.
In the last 12 months, Cobain reportedly earned $50 million, which is said largely due to his widow, Courtney Love, who sold a stake in his song catalog to publishing company Primary Wave. The once proclaimed King of Pop Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 and reigned as the top earner from 2001 to 2005, slips to 2nd spot with earnings of $42 million.
Forbes Magazine's List of Big-Time Moneymakers
June 17, 2006 09:06:28
Even after death, Elvis Presley is still "The King." Approvingly in a recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine on Big-Time Moneymaker, Elvis is ranked 1st with estate earned an estimated $52 million last year.
Meanwhile, the late Kurt Cobain is just behind at No.2. His estate earned about $50 million. Others on the list of dead celebrities with major earning power are Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol, and Marilyn Monroe.
Elvis' First Home Sells Online for $905,100
May 16, 2006 03:05:56
The first home owned by Elvis Presley has been sold for $905,100 on the online auction service eBay. It's psychic Uri Geller and two partners who bought the Tennessee house of the King of Rock N Roll.
Revealing his intended meaning to buy the historical house, Geller said "We are unbelievably pleased. This is a piece of history. We intend to restore it to its old glory. We would like to bring sick children there (for tours), Palestinian children, Israeli children, American children. Hopefully one day we might get approval to turn it into a museum."
For Sale on eBay, the First Home Bought by Elvis
April 19, 2006 10:04:22
The first home owned by Elvis Presley is for sale on eBay. The building, a ranch style house consists of four bedrooms, is located at 1034 Audubon Drive in Memphis.
Posted on eBay Friday April 14th, the lone bid by Elvis Unlimited, an organization that operates an Elvis museum and shop in Randers, Denmark was for $100,000 by Tuesday morning, April 18th, 2006.
Graceland Becoming A National Historic Landmark
March 28, 2006 02:03:35
Music legend Elvis Presley is having his Memphis home named a US national historic landmark Monday March 27th, 2006. Graceland, a place where the king of Rock 'n' Roll died in 1977, joins the White House, Mount Vernon and Monticello in receiving the country's highest designation for historic properties.
"It would be difficult to tell the story of the 20th century without discussing the many contributions made by this legendary, iconic artist," said Interior Secretary Gale Norton during a ceremony at Presley's famous Memphis mansion. "It didn't take Americans and the rest of the world long to discover Elvis Presley," Norton added "and it is absolutely clear that they will never forget him."
No. 1 Top-Earning Dead Celebrity Is Elvis Presley
October 29, 2005 10:10:43King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley still has the power. The grave doesn't restrict his charm. The late music legend proves that he is the king and none can beat him.
The Memphis singer who died in 1977 has topped a list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities compiled by business magazine Forbes. Generated $45m for his estate this year through royalties, it's the fifth consecutive year that Elvis has topped the list, beating Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz in 2nd with $35m.
Bruce Springsteen Radio
October 26, 2005 12:10:52We have had Elvis Presley Radio and The Rolling Stones Radio. By now musician Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are joining them with their own exclusive channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Dubbed E Street Radio, this 24/7 station launches Tuesday November 1st, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the album "Born To Run."
The channel, which is a commercial-free, will broadcast music, album discussions, news and interviews, all of which having to do with Springsteen and his longtime bandmates joined together in E Street Band.
Icon of the Century: The Beatles
October 17, 2005 09:10:06They really are world's music legend. Though nowadays there are many new music groups come to the surface, still The Beatles rules the game. The rock band has becoming hot issue from the first time they reached their music breakthrough 'till today.
Their amazing attainment in music industry has created such distinct story in this world. Their existence means a lot to media, which because of them have been able to create stories to be sold. Thus, as an appreciation The Beatles is chosen The Icon of the Century in a poll made by Variety to mark its 100th anniversary.
"Elvis Week" in Europe
August 13, 2005 11:08:58Coincides with the 28th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 1977, there will be "Elvis Week," which is seven days of live music, memorabilia and screenings of the legend films, specially dedicated for those who love him in Europe, where he never gave a concert. "Elvis Week" will be held Monday at Vienna's Hilton, Europe.
"For me, he was the only unique entertainer in the world," so said organizer Wolfgang Hahn, who runs Elvis4You, a new shop in downtown Vienna that sells Elvis music, memorabilia and trinkets. "My mission is to tell people in Central Europe how good he really was."
Elvis will in Any Way Imaginable
May 07, 2005 11:05:08Elvis Presley will in just about any way imaginable. This month a network TV miniseries and special, a book, a DVD and three albums devoted to the life and music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll will hit the marketplace. Soon after, a Broadway musical featuring Presley's songs will also be released.
Marking the release of Elvis product, in Elvis By the Presleys, a CBS special airing May 13, Priscilla Presley says of her late ex-husband's relationship with his fans, "It was almost like a love affair."
