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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 →

Can You Sing Like Elvis?

If so, this is your chance to prove it… thanks to the folks who run Graceland and MySpace. Managers at Elvis Presley’s world-famous former home have teamed up with the social networking website MySpace for the first ever “Elvis Week Karaoke Contest.” The nationwide singing contest is welcoming anyone who can carry a tune to show off his or her style of an Elvis classic. The big event gets underway at Graceland during the annual festivities that mark the legendary singer’s death. The King of Rock and Roll died at Graceland on August 16, 1977, and each summer the famous … Continue reading →

Elvis Finds a New Home and Broadway Still Dark

And the winner is… Elvis fans who think the King is still alive. In a previous blog I discussed an interesting item I saw on eBay—-the contents of the Elvis is Alive Museum. The museum’s 81-year-old owner decided it was time to pass on his expansive collection of Elvis memorabilia–including an inordinate amount of photographs, books, FBI files, and DNA reports that aimed to support the theory that Presley never died—–to someone who could keep the debate alive for decades to come. Enter Andy Key who offered a winning bid of $8,000. The die-hard Elvis fan who insists the King … 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 →

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 →

Legends Making News—Elvis and Harry Potter

What do “The King” and a fictional boy wizard have in common? Both are getting a lot of attention these days for being legends in their own rights. Many loyal Elvis fans are just a few short weeks away from marking the 30th anniversary of the singer’s death, but that’s not why the singing legend is generating a buzz outside of Graceland. Fans waiting for their state-issued Elvis Presley license plate are getting a gift thanks to an anonymous donor in New Jersey who dug deep to show off her Elvis pride. According to news reports, the Elvis plate (which … Continue reading →

Memphis for a Day

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Memphis is a pretty cool town. While you may not find it ideal for an extended stay, a day or two. or a long weekend could be perfect. The city of Memphis can provide your family with a steamboat full of fun activities. The city is steeped in history, be it the civil right movement, the site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination or the musical styling of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and some dude named Elvis (among many other legendary performers), and should provide an exciting weekend for families interested in music, American history and amazing food. The … Continue reading →

The Death of Dr. Martin Luther King

Today is the forty anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King. I remember the date primarily from the U2 song “Pride (In the Name of Love):” Early morning, April 4 Shot rings out in the Memphis sky Free at last, they took your life They could not take your pride Today in Memphis (my hometown) presidential candidates (Hilary Clinton and John McCain), civil rights leaders, labor activists, and citizens are meeting in Memphis to march in honor of Dr. King and his accomplishments. For those that don’t remember (I was only 5 in 1968, so … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Memorabilia Brings In Big Bucks

At least it wasn’t a used hankie… I’m always amazed at how much people will fork over for items previously owned (or simply touched) by a big name star. A stained dress, broken lipstick, old socks, an empty dog food container that bring in thousands of dollars at auction always makes me question the buyer’s sanity… and source of income. But this next item is a bit easier to swallow: A classic Ferrari once owned by Steve McQueen sold for $2.31 million last night at auction. According to reports, an anonymous car collector threw out the winning bid (via phone) … Continue reading →