Elvis's grandson signs recording deal.....and it's not with Sony!:

 

Two months after the death of Michael Jackson, his former wife Lisa Marie Presley has reason to cheer. Mandrake can disclose that her 17-year-old son, Benjamin Presley, has been offered a $5 million [£3.3 million] deal by Universal, the world's biggest record company, to make up to five albums.

 

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Ben tells me that his first album, which he is recording at the moment, will be very different in style from those of his grandfather Elvis, who died 15 years before Ben was born.

"The music will be nothing like Elvis, nothing like him at all," he said at the Inzpiration Awards for Women, at Cadogan Hall, in Belgravia.

The teenager, who bears a startling resemblance to his grandfather, is currently taking a break from making the album, which he hopes to release next year. "He's a typical 17 year-old," says his spokesman. "He doesn't get up before midday and then grunts at you."

 

(News, Source: Brian Quinn/Tim Walker and Richard Eden, telegraph.co.uk)

 

Wow! He certainly does bear quite a resemblance to his Grandad now his hair is dark :cheer: Ah, but can he sing? :unsure:

Elvis's grandson signs recording deal.....and it's not with Sony!:

 

Two months after the death of Michael Jackson, his former wife Lisa Marie Presley has reason to cheer. Mandrake can disclose that her 17-year-old son, Benjamin Presley, has been offered a $5 million [£3.3 million] deal by Universal, the world's biggest record company, to make up to five albums.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/ben-presley.jpg

 

Ben tells me that his first album, which he is recording at the moment, will be very different in style from those of his grandfather Elvis, who died 15 years before Ben was born.

"The music will be nothing like Elvis, nothing like him at all," he said at the Inzpiration Awards for Women, at Cadogan Hall, in Belgravia.

The teenager, who bears a startling resemblance to his grandfather, is currently taking a break from making the album, which he hopes to release next year. "He's a typical 17 year-old," says his spokesman. "He doesn't get up before midday and then grunts at you."

 

(News, Source: Brian Quinn/Tim Walker and Richard Eden, telegraph.co.uk)

 

Wow! He certainly does bear quite a resemblance to his Grandad now his hair is dark :cheer: Ah, but can he sing? :unsure:

 

 

 

He does look a lot like him, but like you say Carole, can he sing? :unsure:

George Klein keeps Elvis duets:

 

On his show on Sirius Radio this Friday, George Klein once again mentioned that he has in his possession, three unreleased duets of Elvis singing 'Blue Suede Shoes' with legendary Carl Perkins, 'Help Me' with Country singer, Larry Gatlin and 'Guitar Man' with the great Jerry Reed.

The duets were recorded in the 80's and Klein claims they were to form a duets album called 'Elvis & Friends' but Parker put a stop to the project before more duets could be recorded. The tapes were given to Klein by the widow

of Elvis producer, Felton Jarvis. The radio DJ, said in an interview with Elvis Australia in 2008 that he offered the tapes to RCA but they were not interested?

On Friday's show Klein said he refuses to hand over the tapes until SONY come up with the right offer. Klein also claims to have in his possession a tape of raw material from the 1969 American Sound Sessions and a never before heard interview.

 

If these claims are true, we say Klein should hand over the tapes and stop with the pay up attitude so that SONY can get these released and the fans can get to hear these recordings. After all, don't RCA/BMG/SONY own the tapes anyway?

 

(News, Source: Elvis Express Radio)

 

I agree, I think we'd all like to hear these tapes :)

 

George Klein keeps Elvis duets:

 

On his show on Sirius Radio this Friday, George Klein once again mentioned that he has in his possession, three unreleased duets of Elvis singing 'Blue Suede Shoes' with legendary Carl Perkins, 'Help Me' with Country singer, Larry Gatlin and 'Guitar Man' with the great Jerry Reed.

The duets were recorded in the 80's and Klein claims they were to form a duets album called 'Elvis & Friends' but Parker put a stop to the project before more duets could be recorded. The tapes were given to Klein by the widow

of Elvis producer, Felton Jarvis. The radio DJ, said in an interview with Elvis Australia in 2008 that he offered the tapes to RCA but they were not interested?

On Friday's show Klein said he refuses to hand over the tapes until SONY come up with the right offer. Klein also claims to have in his possession a tape of raw material from the 1969 American Sound Sessions and a never before heard interview.

 

If these claims are true, we say Klein should hand over the tapes and stop with the pay up attitude so that SONY can get these released and the fans can get to hear these recordings. After all, don't RCA/BMG/SONY own the tapes anyway?

 

(News, Source: Elvis Express Radio)

 

I agree, I think we'd all like to hear these tapes :)

 

 

We sure would Carole :yahoo:

New MRS release:

 

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Memphis Recording Service will release a Special CD Collectors Edition titled ‘TUPELO WELCOMES HOME ELVIS PRESLEY’ featuring two concerts and rare interviews.

 

This release also comes with a 40 page hardback book packed with rare photographs on Elvis’ homecoming concerts in September 1956, Tupelo Mississippi. The book will include recently acquired new information on the recording of the concerts by Ron Brandon and the WTUP Radio interviews by Charlie Watts. Text is provided by Roy Turner and Ron Brandon.

 

Release expected 16th November 2009. Full tracklisting and final details to follow…

 

Elvis's grandson signs recording deal.....and it's not with Sony!:

 

Two months after the death of Michael Jackson, his former wife Lisa Marie Presley has reason to cheer. Mandrake can disclose that her 17-year-old son, Benjamin Presley, has been offered a $5 million [£3.3 million] deal by Universal, the world's biggest record company, to make up to five albums.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/ben-presley.jpg

 

Ben tells me that his first album, which he is recording at the moment, will be very different in style from those of his grandfather Elvis, who died 15 years before Ben was born.

"The music will be nothing like Elvis, nothing like him at all," he said at the Inzpiration Awards for Women, at Cadogan Hall, in Belgravia.

The teenager, who bears a startling resemblance to his grandfather, is currently taking a break from making the album, which he hopes to release next year. "He's a typical 17 year-old," says his spokesman. "He doesn't get up before midday and then grunts at you."

 

(News, Source: Brian Quinn/Tim Walker and Richard Eden, telegraph.co.uk)

 

Wow! He certainly does bear quite a resemblance to his Grandad now his hair is dark :cheer: Ah, but can he sing? :unsure:

Lisa-Marie: 'No music career for Ben'

 

Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie has dismissed rumours that her teenage son is set to kick off his music career. It was earlier reported that the King's 17-year-old grandson Ben had signed a 3.3-million-pound record deal with Universal Music. In fact it was speculated that he would release up to five discs, reports the Daily Star. Moreover, he was even quoted as saying he doesn't want his tracks to be compared to his legendary grandfather. However, Lisa Marie’s spokesperson said the record deal is "completely made up."

 

The rep has told GossipCop.com that Ben won’t be making music presently, as he is still "a student right now".

 

Published: October 8th 2009 02:24 PM.

Source: sify.com / Published by: ElvisMatters

 

Guess we'll just have to wait and see. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on behalf of the Daily Star and others. If Ben was to become a singer, the press would love that. Just imagine the inevitable comparison to his Grandad :)

 

Check this out - Terry Wogan doing an Elvis to promote this year's Children In Need :lol:

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/video/2009...eed-terry-wogan

Check this out - Terry Wogan doing an Elvis to promote this year's Children In Need :lol:

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/video/2009...eed-terry-wogan

 

 

Hahaha, that is wicked :yahoo:

Musician Hawley initial key to Lisa Marie's musical comeback:

 

SHEFFIELD musician Richard Hawley has been enlisted by Elvis Presley's daughter to help relaunch her pop career.

Lisa Marie Presley - watched from the wings by her mother Priscilla - appeared on stage with Hawley, of Greystones, as a surprise guest during his concert in London on Thursday night to announce their songwriting partnership.

 

Hawley, the Mercury Prize-nominated former Pulp and Longpigs guitarist, recently rejuvenated the career of Amarillo singer Tony Christie from Conisbrough and is currently working with Dame Shirley Bassey on her comeback album.

 

His manager Graham Wrench told The Star: "He's been writing songs with her for a while. She became a fan and they have a similar sense of humour and she has a really great voice.

"So on Thursday Rich just asked her, 'Fancy getting up tonight and playing a song?'

 

"It was all completely unrehearsed - the band hadn't heard the song until soundcheck. She hadn't been on stage in a few years. It was a magic moment in the encore. Priscilla was at the side of the stage."

 

Presley, who appeared at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, said she chose to collaborate with rockabilly crooner Hawley after she became a fan of his music. The two have already written a couple of songs together - one of which, Weary, they performed together.

 

Speaking after the concert, Presley said: "I wrote the lyrics, Richard wrote the music. I am the first person he has written a song for in that way."

 

She added the collaboration had so far been top secret, and that her decision to go on stage was spur of the moment.

 

Presley said: "I only knew I was coming on stage four hours beforehand. I was working with Richard and we decided I should go on, so I didn't have long to think about it."

 

But the singer, once married to Michael Jackson, said there is no game plan for her comeback, other than to write songs with Hawley who she described as a "lovely man" and a "good friend".

 

(Lisa Marie Presley's World, Source: Gigwise)

BBC explores Elvis' youth in Tupelo

 

In preparation for a six-part radio series on Elvis Presley, the BBC will be in Tupelo this month to interview locals who knew the rock 'n' roll icon during his childhood. BBC employees will be in Tupelo on Oct. 29-30, searching for Presley's former schoolmates, neighbors, friends, shop owners, restaurateurs and others who knew or met him. They also plan to interview those who remember Presley's parents, Gladys and Vernon. The BBC plans to broadcast the series around the world over the BBC Web site in January.

 

Published: October 14th 2009 07:20 AM.

Source: Clarionledger / Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal

 

Will definately be looking out for this one B) Guess it will be broadcast for what would have been Elvis' 75th birthday.

BBC explores Elvis' youth in Tupelo

 

In preparation for a six-part radio series on Elvis Presley, the BBC will be in Tupelo this month to interview locals who knew the rock 'n' roll icon during his childhood. BBC employees will be in Tupelo on Oct. 29-30, searching for Presley's former schoolmates, neighbors, friends, shop owners, restaurateurs and others who knew or met him. They also plan to interview those who remember Presley's parents, Gladys and Vernon. The BBC plans to broadcast the series around the world over the BBC Web site in January.

 

Published: October 14th 2009 07:20 AM.

Source: Clarionledger / Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal

 

Will definately be looking out for this one B) Guess it will be broadcast for what would have been Elvis' 75th birthday.

 

 

Sounds good to me Carole :cheer:

Elvis Featured in Monty Python Documentary on IFC USA :cheer:

 

Elvis Presley's love of the Monty Python comedy films is highlighted in a new documentary titled 'Monty Python: Almost the Truth' which airs October 18-23 on IFC in the USA. Elvis' best friend Jerry Schilling sat down with filmmakers to tell stories of Elvis buying out an entire movie theater to watch a new Monty Python film to his reciting of quotes from the popular British comedy films. Click here to see a sneak peak of the documentary segment about Elvis' love of Monty Python films that includes and interview with Jerry Schilling.

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/news/elvis...cumentary.shtml

 

Elvis News, Video and Audio October 15, 2009

 

Hehehe! Just trying to imagine Elvis re enacting the sword fight :yahoo:

 

Elvis Featured in Monty Python Documentary on IFC USA :cheer:

 

Elvis Presley's love of the Monty Python comedy films is highlighted in a new documentary titled 'Monty Python: Almost the Truth' which airs October 18-23 on IFC in the USA. Elvis' best friend Jerry Schilling sat down with filmmakers to tell stories of Elvis buying out an entire movie theater to watch a new Monty Python film to his reciting of quotes from the popular British comedy films. Click here to see a sneak peak of the documentary segment about Elvis' love of Monty Python films that includes and interview with Jerry Schilling.

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/news/elvis...cumentary.shtml

 

Elvis News, Video and Audio October 15, 2009

 

Hehehe! Just trying to imagine Elvis re enacting the sword fight :yahoo:

 

 

Hahaha, wouldn't that be comical :yahoo:

Ginger Alden Sells Her Engagement Ring

 

Ginger Alden who was Elvis' current girlfriend at the time of his death is selling her engagement ring which Elvis gave her. Here is the description with the ring which is being auctioned off in November.

 

Elvis Presley's Diamond Ring to Ginger Alden. Ginger Alden, Elvis' fiancee, first met Elvis Presley in 1961, when she was just 5 years old. Her father had been been Presley's induction officer when the musician joined the Army in 1958, and the Rock legend had invited the family out for an evening at the local fair.

 

The two were introduced 15 years later in 1976. During their courtship, Presley often introduced Ginger and her family during his performances, including his last televised appearance in 1977. He had planned to announce their engagement publicly on his upcoming tour in Memphis; sadly, he died before this could happen.

 

Ginger describes the scene thusly: "In December of 1976, Elvis Presley performed what would be his last shows in Las Vegas, and he invited me to accompany him. Seated on his bed inside of the penthouse suite at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel, Elvis called me in, asked me to sit down, close my eyes, and hold out my hand. I felt a ring being slipped on my finger. I was stunned when I opened my eyes and he asked me to hold out my other hand and he slid this gold and diamond ring onto that finger. Elvis loved jewelry, wanted me to share that love and I wore this many times in Las Vegas and afterwards."

 

The ring features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1 kt. in a 14 kt. yellow gold setting with a weight of 11.8 grams. Two of the diamonds are chipped, otherwise the ring is in Excellent condition. Estimate: $30,000 US Dollars - up.

 

Source: Elvis Unlimited / Updated: Oct 15, 2009

Ginger Alden Sells Her Engagement Ring

 

Ginger Alden who was Elvis' current girlfriend at the time of his death is selling her engagement ring which Elvis gave her. Here is the description with the ring which is being auctioned off in November.

 

Elvis Presley's Diamond Ring to Ginger Alden. Ginger Alden, Elvis' fiancee, first met Elvis Presley in 1961, when she was just 5 years old. Her father had been been Presley's induction officer when the musician joined the Army in 1958, and the Rock legend had invited the family out for an evening at the local fair.

 

The two were introduced 15 years later in 1976. During their courtship, Presley often introduced Ginger and her family during his performances, including his last televised appearance in 1977. He had planned to announce their engagement publicly on his upcoming tour in Memphis; sadly, he died before this could happen.

 

Ginger describes the scene thusly: "In December of 1976, Elvis Presley performed what would be his last shows in Las Vegas, and he invited me to accompany him. Seated on his bed inside of the penthouse suite at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel, Elvis called me in, asked me to sit down, close my eyes, and hold out my hand. I felt a ring being slipped on my finger. I was stunned when I opened my eyes and he asked me to hold out my other hand and he slid this gold and diamond ring onto that finger. Elvis loved jewelry, wanted me to share that love and I wore this many times in Las Vegas and afterwards."

 

The ring features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1 kt. in a 14 kt. yellow gold setting with a weight of 11.8 grams. Two of the diamonds are chipped, otherwise the ring is in Excellent condition. Estimate: $30,000 US Dollars - up.

 

Source: Elvis Unlimited / Updated: Oct 15, 2009

 

 

If Elvis had given me that ring, i would never ever part with it. :cheer: :wub:

If Elvis had given me that ring, i would never ever part with it. :cheer: :wub:

Me neither :yahoo:

 

I want this game :dance: :yahoo:

 

Elvis Presley DVD Board Game:

 

Pay Tribute to the King of Rock n’ Roll! Recapture and relive the life of Elvis Presley as you collect artifacts to create the greatest moments in Rock n’ Roll history!

Collect artifacts that match up to the ones on the Elvis cards and make it back to Graceland to win the game.

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The game features authentic video footage, images and photos of Elvis that will take you from the Gates of Graceland to Heartbreak Hotel and will leave you All Shook Up!

 

In Europe, available from Elvis Matters

Also available internationally from EPE

 

(News, Source: Elvis Matters)

Me neither :yahoo:

 

I want this game :dance: :yahoo:

 

Elvis Presley DVD Board Game:

 

Pay Tribute to the King of Rock n’ Roll! Recapture and relive the life of Elvis Presley as you collect artifacts to create the greatest moments in Rock n’ Roll history!

Collect artifacts that match up to the ones on the Elvis cards and make it back to Graceland to win the game.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/dvd_boardgame.jpg

The game features authentic video footage, images and photos of Elvis that will take you from the Gates of Graceland to Heartbreak Hotel and will leave you All Shook Up!

 

In Europe, available from Elvis Matters

Also available internationally from EPE

 

(News, Source: Elvis Matters)

 

 

I know what's going to be in my letter to santa! :cheer:

PETA Asks To Lease Circle G Ranch

 

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wrote a letter Wednesday proposing to lease Elvis Presley's old Circle G Ranch in Horn Lake for use as a "Don't Be Cruel Educational Center" for children.

"This would be a good way to let kids know the truth about how cows are suffering before they're turned into burgers or blue suede shoes," said PETA spokesman Ashley Byrne of Washington. The Circle G Ranch went up for sale a month ago with an asking price of $6.5 million, said real estate agent Rodger Motz, representing property owner Dennis McLemore. Motz said the current owner had looked into several uses for the land, including as a resort property or a residential development. Motz said it now is zoned for planned unit development, although McLemore keeps cattle on the land. He said he isn't sure how many cattle McLemore has. "I didn't count them, but there are a bunch of Black Angus." Motz said he has had inquiries from potential buyers across the United States and Europe, but is not close to agreeing to terms with anyone. And he said McLemore is "not interested in leasing it to those people," referring to PETA.

 

Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Oct 22, 2009

New Fashion Exhibit At Graceland :dance:

 

EPE is now working on a logo for the new exhibit being developed by the Archives department scheduled to open at Graceland Crossing in March 2010, replacing Private Presley.

This new exhibit titled "Elvis Presley: Fashion King" will allow visitors to get a glimpse inside Elvis Presley's closet, exploring fashion trends set by the king of Rock 'n' Roll himself, with his unique style and custom made clothing. See the evolution of Elvis' outfits, from an artist's sketch to the final product. The exhibit will showcase everything from Elvis’ handmade shirts and suits to his iconic stage wear and flashy jewelry, showing visitors why Elvis was considered a fashion trend setter in his time.

 

Source: EPE - Elvis Presley Enterprises / Updated: Oct 25, 2009

 

Finally, Kurt Russell “Elvis biopic” to see DVD release: :cheer:

 

After a number of false starts, it appears that finally, the critically acclaimed, although factually strained, “Elvis” from Director, John Carpenter and starring, Kurt Russell, will see a DVD release.

Elvis Unlimited reports that: Shout! Factory is preparing to release to DVD from the Dick Clark Productions vault: the 1979 TV movie Elvis. Under the agreement, Shout! Factory has exclusive U.S. and Canada home entertainment distribution rights.

Elvis, directed by John Carpenter, starred Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley in a biopic of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The film also stars Shelly Winters as Elvis’ mother and Pat Hingle as Col. Tom Parker.

This release is expected in 2010.

 

(News, Source: Elvis Unlimited)

Elvis Drops On Forbes Dead Celebrities List

 

Yves Saint Laurent was the highest-earning dead celebrity last year, making $350 million (£213 million), according to the annual list compiled by Forbes. The fashion designer was followed by the composers Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein with $235 million, and Michael Jackson at $90 million. Elvis Presley was fourth with $55 million. Last year he topped the list of highest earning dead celebrities with $52 million.

Matthew Miller, the editor of the list, forecast that Jackson would rise in the coming year. “He will make tens of millions because he has lucrative publishing rights and rights to all his memorabilia,” he said. The rankings assess the earning power of dead celebrities, including musicians, authors, actors and songwriters.

 

Source: Various / Updated: Oct 28, 2009

 

Not surprised and expect Michael Jackson to top it next year. Not really bothered - It's Elvis we love and not how much money he's made since he died :)