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Priscilla Presley Remembers Elvis
12.30.2010
Michael Wright
In anticipation of what would have been Elvis Presley’s 76th birthday on January 8, USA Weekend sat down with Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla, to reminisce about The King. The Naked Gun actress is currently (in her role with Elvis Presley Enterprises) working with Cirque du Soleil on a new Las Vegas show, Viva ELVIS. In the interview, she spoke on a variety of topics.
On what fans might not know about Elvis:
“He admired other entertainers and wasn't threatened by their coming to Vegas. Elvis always felt there was room for everyone. Tom Jones, Cher, Nancy Sinatra — he was right there to help.”
On her favorite Elvis song:
“‘Bridge over Troubled Water.’ We were in Vegas when the horse he had gifted me passed away. He sang that song to me. Every time I hear it, that's what I think of.”
On Graceland:
“We'd spend a lot of time upstairs listening to records and watching old movies and just having a great time with each other. It's exactly the way it was as he left it. You can feel that his spirit is definitely there.”
On her favorite memory of Elvis:
“Watching him perform. When he'd have his little smiles or he'd nod or pick somebody out in the audience to sing to, giving them a thrill. It was really touching.”
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/elvis-presley-1230-2010/
Michael Wright
In anticipation of what would have been Elvis Presley’s 76th birthday on January 8, USA Weekend sat down with Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla, to reminisce about The King. The Naked Gun actress is currently (in her role with Elvis Presley Enterprises) working with Cirque du Soleil on a new Las Vegas show, Viva ELVIS. In the interview, she spoke on a variety of topics.
On what fans might not know about Elvis:
“He admired other entertainers and wasn't threatened by their coming to Vegas. Elvis always felt there was room for everyone. Tom Jones, Cher, Nancy Sinatra — he was right there to help.”
On her favorite Elvis song:
“‘Bridge over Troubled Water.’ We were in Vegas when the horse he had gifted me passed away. He sang that song to me. Every time I hear it, that's what I think of.”
On Graceland:
“We'd spend a lot of time upstairs listening to records and watching old movies and just having a great time with each other. It's exactly the way it was as he left it. You can feel that his spirit is definitely there.”
On her favorite memory of Elvis:
“Watching him perform. When he'd have his little smiles or he'd nod or pick somebody out in the audience to sing to, giving them a thrill. It was really touching.”
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/elvis-presley-1230-2010/
December 26, 2010 ~ USA Weekend ~ Priscilla Presley tells why Elvis still rocks Las Vegas
By Gayle Jo Carter
To celebrate Elvis Presley's 76th birthday, Jan. 8, we decided to check in with his ex-wife, Priscilla, who has been busy this past year reliving some of her favorite Elvis memories through Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas show, Viva ELVIS. The extravaganza "gives his presence," says Presley, 65.
We asked her to tell us more about the king of rock 'n' roll.Why Elvis would like Viva: "Knowing Elvis, who loved entertainment of all kinds, the fact that the show is on the Strip in Las Vegas, where he loved to perform, where his presence is, I think he'd be very honored," Presley says. The two were married there in 1967.
Her influence on the show: "The big deal for me is that his style, his singing, his voice all comes from gospel, so they're adding a little more of that to give you more of a journey."
Priscilla's favorite Elvis song: Bridge Over Troubled Water. "We were in Vegas when the horse he had gifted me passed away. He sang that song to me. Every time I hear it, that's what I think of."
Least favorite Elvis song:"The movie songs. They were certainly not him."
What we still might not know about Elvis: He admired other entertainers and wasn't threatened by their coming to Vegas. "Elvis always felt there was room for everyone. Tom Jones, Cher, Nancy Sinatra — he was right there to help."
Favorite memory of Elvis: Watching him perform. "When he'd have his little smiles or he'd nod or pick somebody out in the audience to sing to, giving them a thrill. It was really touching."
Things you tell the grandkids about their grandfather: "With the older ones, they've now seen enough that they could say, 'Wow.' Because he had everything. He had the looks, the sex appeal, the style, but he was also humble and generous. He was a phenomenon."
Why she loves Graceland, their Memphis home: "We'd spend a lot of time upstairs listening to records and watching old movies and just having a great time with each other. It's exactly the way it was as he left it. You can feel that his spirit is definitely there."
http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20101224/ENTERTAINMENT01/12260310
To celebrate Elvis Presley's 76th birthday, Jan. 8, we decided to check in with his ex-wife, Priscilla, who has been busy this past year reliving some of her favorite Elvis memories through Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas show, Viva ELVIS. The extravaganza "gives his presence," says Presley, 65.
We asked her to tell us more about the king of rock 'n' roll.Why Elvis would like Viva: "Knowing Elvis, who loved entertainment of all kinds, the fact that the show is on the Strip in Las Vegas, where he loved to perform, where his presence is, I think he'd be very honored," Presley says. The two were married there in 1967.
Her influence on the show: "The big deal for me is that his style, his singing, his voice all comes from gospel, so they're adding a little more of that to give you more of a journey."
Priscilla's favorite Elvis song: Bridge Over Troubled Water. "We were in Vegas when the horse he had gifted me passed away. He sang that song to me. Every time I hear it, that's what I think of."
Least favorite Elvis song:"The movie songs. They were certainly not him."
What we still might not know about Elvis: He admired other entertainers and wasn't threatened by their coming to Vegas. "Elvis always felt there was room for everyone. Tom Jones, Cher, Nancy Sinatra — he was right there to help."
Favorite memory of Elvis: Watching him perform. "When he'd have his little smiles or he'd nod or pick somebody out in the audience to sing to, giving them a thrill. It was really touching."
Things you tell the grandkids about their grandfather: "With the older ones, they've now seen enough that they could say, 'Wow.' Because he had everything. He had the looks, the sex appeal, the style, but he was also humble and generous. He was a phenomenon."
Why she loves Graceland, their Memphis home: "We'd spend a lot of time upstairs listening to records and watching old movies and just having a great time with each other. It's exactly the way it was as he left it. You can feel that his spirit is definitely there."
http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20101224/ENTERTAINMENT01/12260310
December 24, 2010 ~ Trust Linked to Priscilla Presley Sells Home Near Los Angeles
A home near Los Angeles linked to Priscilla Presley has sold for $5 million, 44% less than its original, nearly $9 million asking price last year.
The five-bedroom home sits on about three acres in a gated community in Hidden Hills, 30 miles northwest of downtown LA. The home measures almost 8,000 square feet and has a master suite with a private office and customized closet, according to the listing. The property also has a sound booth, guest house and barn, and there's an orchard and a pool with a waterfall on the estate.
The ex-wife of Elvis Presley was a trustee of the trust that owned the property. Tracy Tutor Maltas of Partners Trust had the listing with Marc Shevin of Prudential California Realty. Mr. Shevin also represented the buyers.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703886904576031740013533366.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The five-bedroom home sits on about three acres in a gated community in Hidden Hills, 30 miles northwest of downtown LA. The home measures almost 8,000 square feet and has a master suite with a private office and customized closet, according to the listing. The property also has a sound booth, guest house and barn, and there's an orchard and a pool with a waterfall on the estate.
The ex-wife of Elvis Presley was a trustee of the trust that owned the property. Tracy Tutor Maltas of Partners Trust had the listing with Marc Shevin of Prudential California Realty. Mr. Shevin also represented the buyers.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703886904576031740013533366.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
December 24, 2010 ~ Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations Passes Away
On Christmas Eve, December 24th, 69-year-old Myrna Smith died in a hospital in Los Angeles. The singer was one of the original members of the Sweet Inspirations, who in the seventies served as background singers for Elvis Presley.
In 1965, Myrna Smith joined the Sweet Inspirations, founded by Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston and sister of Dionne Warwick. In 1967 they recorded background vocals for the Van Morrison hit "Brown Eyed Girl".
In 1968 they had a #5 U.S. R&B and #18 U.S. Pop hit with "Sweet Inspiration", which led to Elvis Presley requesting them to join him in his live comeback shows.
In the 1970s onward, Smith made a career for herself as a songwriter. She worked with, among others, ex-Beach Boy Carl Wilson. In 2010 she toured with "Elvis: In Concert" in Europe. The show reunited former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis.
In March 2010, while on tour, Myrna developed pneumonia. Once back in the U.S., her condition continued to deteriorate, as she suffered kidney failure, further complicated by a severe stroke. She was confined to her bed since October.
http://www.rock-the-jukebox.com/2010/12/myrna-smith-member-of-sweet.html
In 1965, Myrna Smith joined the Sweet Inspirations, founded by Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston and sister of Dionne Warwick. In 1967 they recorded background vocals for the Van Morrison hit "Brown Eyed Girl".
In 1968 they had a #5 U.S. R&B and #18 U.S. Pop hit with "Sweet Inspiration", which led to Elvis Presley requesting them to join him in his live comeback shows.
In the 1970s onward, Smith made a career for herself as a songwriter. She worked with, among others, ex-Beach Boy Carl Wilson. In 2010 she toured with "Elvis: In Concert" in Europe. The show reunited former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis.
In March 2010, while on tour, Myrna developed pneumonia. Once back in the U.S., her condition continued to deteriorate, as she suffered kidney failure, further complicated by a severe stroke. She was confined to her bed since October.
http://www.rock-the-jukebox.com/2010/12/myrna-smith-member-of-sweet.html
December 17, 2010 ~ JustJared.Buzz.Net
Riley Keough: Mick Rock Book Launch witRiley Keough attends the Mick Rock Exposed book launch for the famed photographer on Thursday (December 16) at Confederacy in Los Angeles.
The 21-year-old actress was given the hosting duties alongside contemporary artist Shepard Fairey.
At the event, which coincided with the Mick Rock gallery show, Riley rubbed shoulders with rocker Tommy Lee.
Also attending the event, which was presented by Creem Magazine & Absolut Vodka: Danny Masterson, who was DJing, Monet Mazur, and Juliette Lewis.
Riley is currently one of the frontrunners to land the lead role of Snow White in the feature film Snow White and the Huntsman!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/17/riley-keough-mick-rock-book-launch-with-tommy-lee/
The 21-year-old actress was given the hosting duties alongside contemporary artist Shepard Fairey.
At the event, which coincided with the Mick Rock gallery show, Riley rubbed shoulders with rocker Tommy Lee.
Also attending the event, which was presented by Creem Magazine & Absolut Vodka: Danny Masterson, who was DJing, Monet Mazur, and Juliette Lewis.
Riley is currently one of the frontrunners to land the lead role of Snow White in the feature film Snow White and the Huntsman!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/17/riley-keough-mick-rock-book-launch-with-tommy-lee/
December 18, 2010 ~ Priscilla Presley Writes Heartfelt Essay for Late Leslie Nielsen
Presley pays tribute to her 'Naked Gun' co-star with the essay, recalling how the actor 'broke the ice to a friendship'.
PRISCILLA PRESLEY has paid tribute to her late NAKED GUN co-star LESLIE NIELSEN in a heartfelt magazine essay.
The funnyman died of complications from pneumonia, aged 84, last month (Nov10) and Presley decided to put her thoughts about him into words for a new Entertainment Weekly magazine article.
The actress recalls how Nielsen helped to calm her nerves on the set of the 1988 movie and she'll always remember his sense of fun.
She reveals he greeted her for the first time with a fart machine.
Presley recalls, "I didn't know how to react... He saw the look on my face and started laughing. He took his hand from his pocket and pulled out this gadget that he carried with him all the time... his whoopee cushion.
"That prank broke the ice to a friendship I will always cherish."
But she admits it was tough to keep a straight face on the set of the film: "I usually couldn't get through the first or second take of a scene."
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0009016.html
PRISCILLA PRESLEY has paid tribute to her late NAKED GUN co-star LESLIE NIELSEN in a heartfelt magazine essay.
The funnyman died of complications from pneumonia, aged 84, last month (Nov10) and Presley decided to put her thoughts about him into words for a new Entertainment Weekly magazine article.
The actress recalls how Nielsen helped to calm her nerves on the set of the 1988 movie and she'll always remember his sense of fun.
She reveals he greeted her for the first time with a fart machine.
Presley recalls, "I didn't know how to react... He saw the look on my face and started laughing. He took his hand from his pocket and pulled out this gadget that he carried with him all the time... his whoopee cushion.
"That prank broke the ice to a friendship I will always cherish."
But she admits it was tough to keep a straight face on the set of the film: "I usually couldn't get through the first or second take of a scene."
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0009016.html
December 15, 2010 ~ Watch Viva ELVIS on Gene Simmons Family Jewels
On the latest episode of A&E's hit show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," the KISS frontman attends the premiere of Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Simmons reflects on Elvis Presley's impact on music and pop culture, and also shares a thoughtful and friendly conversation with Priscilla Presley after the show!
Watch the "What Happens in Vegas" Epsiode Parts 2 and 3 to see Gene Simmons at Viva ELVIS!
http://www.elvis.com/news/detail.aspx?id=5099
Watch the "What Happens in Vegas" Epsiode Parts 2 and 3 to see Gene Simmons at Viva ELVIS!
http://www.elvis.com/news/detail.aspx?id=5099
December 15, 2010 ~ The Marquee Blog
Elvis Presley's granddaughter as 'Snow White'? The Seven Dwarves might be all shook up by the latest casting news on Universal's live-action "Snow White and the Huntsman": Elvis Presley's granddaughter is being wooed to star as the movie's heroine.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio initially had its eye on Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning to play Snow White before looking to Riley Keough, their co-star in "The Runaways."
The 21-year-old model/actress, who is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, is said to be a favorite for the role of the orphan girl on the run from the evil queen, who will reportedly be played by Charlize Theron.
Keough – who will appear opposite Orlando Bloom in "The Good Doctor" next year and is in talks to star in the next "Mad Max" movie – joins a shortlist of young actresses who are said to be screen-testing for Snow White, including English actress Felicity Jones, Swedish star Alicia Vikander, and Aussie Bella Heathcoat.
Meanwhile, Theron isn't the only evil queen in town. Deadline.com reports that Julia Roberts is also set to play the wicked royal in a rival film, "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White."
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/15/elvis-presleys-granddaughter-as-snow-white/
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio initially had its eye on Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning to play Snow White before looking to Riley Keough, their co-star in "The Runaways."
The 21-year-old model/actress, who is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, is said to be a favorite for the role of the orphan girl on the run from the evil queen, who will reportedly be played by Charlize Theron.
Keough – who will appear opposite Orlando Bloom in "The Good Doctor" next year and is in talks to star in the next "Mad Max" movie – joins a shortlist of young actresses who are said to be screen-testing for Snow White, including English actress Felicity Jones, Swedish star Alicia Vikander, and Aussie Bella Heathcoat.
Meanwhile, Theron isn't the only evil queen in town. Deadline.com reports that Julia Roberts is also set to play the wicked royal in a rival film, "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White."
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/15/elvis-presleys-granddaughter-as-snow-white/
December 04, 2010 ~ Lisa Marie Presley Sells L.A. Home for $5M
There won't be any more Elvis spottings around Hidden Hills, Calif. The King's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, has sold her ranch home in the gated Los Angeles community for $5 million. It had been listed at $6,995,000.
http://www.housingwatch.com/2010/12/03/lisa-marie-presley-sells-l-a-home-for-5m/
http://www.housingwatch.com/2010/12/03/lisa-marie-presley-sells-l-a-home-for-5m/
December 02, 2010 ~ LMP Facebook Message on New CD!
The record gets produced in January in Los Angeles.
Blessings and Happy Holidays to everyone. Much Love, L
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