Gallery: Fans gather, candles glow at annual vigil for Elvis
The annual Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley, now also honoring Lisa Marie Presley, began at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Graceland.
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August 2023
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July 2023
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Lisa Marie’s cause of death released by L.A. medical examiner
The 54-year-old singer died Thursday, Jan. 12, after being rushed to the hospital from her Calabasas, California, home.
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June 2023
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Trailer, release date announced for ‘Priscilla’ film
The film is based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, “Elvis and Me.”
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January 2023
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‘Elvis’ lands eight Oscar nods, including Best Picture
Austin Butler, the young actor who took on the formidable role of Elvis Presley, is also one of five Best Actor finalists.
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Happy birthday, Elvis: Fans gather to celebrate as Graceland opens exhibit
The ceremony served as the official opening for Graceland’s “The Making of ELVIS” movie exhibition, which includes behind the scenes footage, props from the film, set pieces, and costumes worn by the cast.
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Graceland mourners remember Lisa Marie Presley
Tourists join Memphians outside the gates of Graceland, paying their respects to the King of Rock ‘n' Roll’s only child: “She was the daughter of a legend...”
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‘Passionate, strong and loving’: Remembering Lisa Marie Presley
After news of Lisa Marie Presley’s death spread, people around the world offered their condolences.
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Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement.
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Lisa Marie Presley: 10 things you didn’t know
With the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, her legacy becomes that much more important. Here are 1o items from that legacy.
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Making of ‘Elvis,’ the movie, exhibit punctuates birthday week of Elvis, the man
As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland.
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September 2022
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Sofia Coppola to direct ‘Elvis and Me’ film
The project is the second film to be created based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir. In 1988, a TV movie version of “Elvis and Me” was released with the same title.
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Gospel reigns supreme at WLOK Stone Soul Picnic
Overton Park Shell hosts one of Memphis’ oldest music events, the 47th annual WLOK Stone Soul picnic showcasing up-and-coming gospel artists.
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August 2022
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Elvis lives on — or at least he did in a Herrington story written long ago
It’s Elvis Week, so Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about what was in the 12,000 calories Elvis reportedly consumed daily.
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What’s new for Elvis Week 2022
Scheduled events for the 45th commemoration of Elvis Presley’s death include screenings of “Elvis” as well as performances from some younger musicians.
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June 2022
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45 years after death, Elvis gets his biggest movie ever — and a shot at new audiences
“Elvis” is the biggest-ever Elvis movie and Elvis is arguably — maybe inarguably — the biggest-ever Memphian. But what will the film ultimately mean for Memphis and one of its most popular tourist attractions?
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Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’
Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.
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Graceland celebrates 40th anniversary
The first 1,000 guests will receive a 40th anniversary poster, featuring Graceland’s original opening day flyer artwork.
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May 2022
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Graceland Too finds temporary home in NYC
Memphis native debuts new play about a former attraction dedicated to Elvis Presley and the tragedy that happened there.
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March 2022
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Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples among newest class of Memphis Music Hall of Fame
After a two-year hiatus, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced eight inductees, including stars of Sun, Stax and beyond.
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Shell no longer Levitt, plans to return to roots
The venue plans to continue its mission of free concerts every year, but will rely on other revenue streams, such as more ticketed concerts.
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February 2022
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Elvis impersonators are taking their talents to the metaverse
Elvis Presley Enterprises is hoping to break the late singer’s world record, this time, in the metaverse.
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January 2022
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Herrington: How Ja Morant is (and isn’t) like Elvis
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
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Ford Megasite: Tupelo-area pulled together to land Toyota
They had their doubters, but leaders from three counties in the Tupelo, Mississippi, area believed in their vision for rebooting the local economy.
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December 2021
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Selfie museum opens in the South Main Arts District
Lucky Fox Studios, a selfie museum, makes its way to the South Main Arts District.
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October 2021
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New jewelry line inspired by Elvis is TCB
Zales introduces a new men’s jewelry collection inspired by the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
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