Some of Elvis Presley’s closest friends were members of his entourage. They traveled with him, served as bodyguards, and assisted him in times of need. In return, Elvis paid them and showered them with lavish gifts. While one of his longtime friends said this was a benefit of knowing Elvis, it was also something of a curse.
Elvis’ friend said the singer was both a blessing and a curse to know
Elvis watched a good deal of television in his lifetime. One of his favorite programs was a show called The Millionaire.
“Elvis was crazy about a TV show … called The Millionaire,” his friend Joe Esposito said, per the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick. “Each week an ordinary person with a problem answered a knock at his door to find a messenger in a suit who announced that he was presenting the person...
Elvis’ friend said the singer was both a blessing and a curse to know
Elvis watched a good deal of television in his lifetime. One of his favorite programs was a show called The Millionaire.
“Elvis was crazy about a TV show … called The Millionaire,” his friend Joe Esposito said, per the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick. “Each week an ordinary person with a problem answered a knock at his door to find a messenger in a suit who announced that he was presenting the person...
- 5/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Though Elvis Presley did not want Priscilla Presley around him on tour, he welcomed Linda Thompson on the road with him. She traveled between cities with him and spent time with his band and entourage. All this time on tour gave her a chance to bond with these people, and soon, Thompson was in a secret relationship with Elvis’ piano player. She shared that she felt drawn to him because he was so different from Elvis.
Linda Thompson began a relationship with a member of Elvis’ band
Though Elvis wanted Thompson on tour with him, he spent many nights taking drugs or having in-depth talks about spirituality with his barber. Bored, Thompson began playing cards with members of Elvis’ band. Through these games, she grew close with piano player David Briggs. Before long, their friendship developed into an affair. Thompson liked that Briggs was markedly different from her superstar boyfriend.
Linda Thompson began a relationship with a member of Elvis’ band
Though Elvis wanted Thompson on tour with him, he spent many nights taking drugs or having in-depth talks about spirituality with his barber. Bored, Thompson began playing cards with members of Elvis’ band. Through these games, she grew close with piano player David Briggs. Before long, their friendship developed into an affair. Thompson liked that Briggs was markedly different from her superstar boyfriend.
- 5/9/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After his divorce from Priscilla Presley and the breakdown of his relationship with Linda Thompson, Elvis Presley threw himself into a relationship with Ginger Alden. He was two decades older than her, and their romance became a point of concern for the members of Elvis’ entourage. His friend Larry Geller worried that trying to keep up with Alden would kill Elvis.
Elvis’ friend worried about his relationship with Ginger Alden
From the moment Elvis and Alden met, he threw himself into their relationship. He bought her expensive gifts, insisted she joined him on tour, and flew out her family members when she felt homesick. Elvis talked to Geller about the way Alden’s presence in his life invigorated him, leading to better performances. Geller didn’t think the emotional high would last, though.
“How long can the drugs and his feelings about Ginger keep him on this high?” Geller wrote in his diary,...
Elvis’ friend worried about his relationship with Ginger Alden
From the moment Elvis and Alden met, he threw himself into their relationship. He bought her expensive gifts, insisted she joined him on tour, and flew out her family members when she felt homesick. Elvis talked to Geller about the way Alden’s presence in his life invigorated him, leading to better performances. Geller didn’t think the emotional high would last, though.
“How long can the drugs and his feelings about Ginger keep him on this high?” Geller wrote in his diary,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley had enough star power that he was able to meet with high-ranking politicians with very little scheduling in advance. He appeared at the White House to meet Richard Nixon and he had his sights set on gifting Spiro Agnew a gun. Not long afterward, Elvis wanted nothing to do with Agnew.
Elvis turned on a politician he once met
Elvis liked surrounding himself with authority figures like law enforcement and politicians. Therefore, when he heard Agnew was in Palm Springs, he made it a point to meet with him. He was intent on giving Agnew a gift.
“The Vice-President was staying in Palm Springs when Elvis was there,” bodyguard Sonny West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Anyway, he set up a meeting with him. We all went to the house he was staying at and Elvis had bought a gold inlaid .357 Magnum revolver.
Elvis turned on a politician he once met
Elvis liked surrounding himself with authority figures like law enforcement and politicians. Therefore, when he heard Agnew was in Palm Springs, he made it a point to meet with him. He was intent on giving Agnew a gift.
“The Vice-President was staying in Palm Springs when Elvis was there,” bodyguard Sonny West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Anyway, he set up a meeting with him. We all went to the house he was staying at and Elvis had bought a gold inlaid .357 Magnum revolver.
- 4/21/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorced, he invited her to one of his shows. His girlfriend, Sheila Ryan, was also in attendance, and he had the women sit together. While this was likely a little uncomfortable, Elvis’ behavior during the show would have made them forget about any awkwardness between them. He monologued about both women, and his bodyguard said they each looked very embarrassed.
Elvis embarrassed Priscilla Presley and his new girlfriend with his monologuing
During a Las Vegas performance in the 1970s, Elvis got to perform in front of his ex-wife and new girlfriend.
“It was weird,” bodyguard Red West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “He had Priscilla and Sheila sitting in a booth next to one another.”
Priscilla and Elvis Presley | Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images
In between songs, he spoke about the jewelry he’d gifted Ryan and...
Elvis embarrassed Priscilla Presley and his new girlfriend with his monologuing
During a Las Vegas performance in the 1970s, Elvis got to perform in front of his ex-wife and new girlfriend.
“It was weird,” bodyguard Red West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “He had Priscilla and Sheila sitting in a booth next to one another.”
Priscilla and Elvis Presley | Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images
In between songs, he spoke about the jewelry he’d gifted Ryan and...
- 4/18/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley had an entourage of employees who did everything they could for him. They traveled with him and rose from the middle of sleep to rush to his side. According to Elvis’ longtime bodyguard Red West, they did all of this for very little pay. West said that Elvis gave his entourage lavish gifts, but he didn’t want them to have big salaries. When they didn’t have much money, they were more dependent on him.
Elvis’ bodyguard had a theory about why he didn’t pay his employees much
By 1956, Elvis’ career was blowing up. His dream of being a professional singer was now firmly a reality, and money had begun to roll in. His entourage saw very little of this money, though.
“There were plenty of deals going down at the time and there was big money coming in,” West said in the book Elvis: What Happened?...
Elvis’ bodyguard had a theory about why he didn’t pay his employees much
By 1956, Elvis’ career was blowing up. His dream of being a professional singer was now firmly a reality, and money had begun to roll in. His entourage saw very little of this money, though.
“There were plenty of deals going down at the time and there was big money coming in,” West said in the book Elvis: What Happened?...
- 3/5/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley’s guns were among his favorite possessions. He kept many stored in his homes and nearly always had one with him. This became a point of major concern for his bodyguards. While they knew it was important for Elvis to be able to protect himself against people who wished him ill, it was dangerous for everyone else. Elvis loved firing his weapons without warning, and his bodyguards said he was a terrible shot.
Elvis loved guns but was a terrible shot, said his bodyguard
Many of the people in Elvis’ life noted that when he liked something, he struggled to enjoy it in moderation. He liked guns, so he strove to build his own arsenal.
“Elvis is never without a gun,” his bodyguard Sonny West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Mostly he carries two or even three on him. Even when he is on stage,...
Elvis loved guns but was a terrible shot, said his bodyguard
Many of the people in Elvis’ life noted that when he liked something, he struggled to enjoy it in moderation. He liked guns, so he strove to build his own arsenal.
“Elvis is never without a gun,” his bodyguard Sonny West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Mostly he carries two or even three on him. Even when he is on stage,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Linda Thompson dated Elvis Presley in the early 1970s. She was one of the great loves of his life, and Thompson documented their loving relationship with plenty of photographs, including some intimate photos taken just outside the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bedroom where she was his “queen.”
Elvis Presley and Linda Thompson shared a trophy case just outside his bedroom
Just outside of Elvis Presley’s off-limits bedroom at his Graceland home was a trophy case. There, Elvis co-mingled his trophies with Linda Thompson’s beauty pageant accolades. She shared those intimate memories on Instagram.
She wrote: “Throwback Thursday. Elvis had my beauty pageant trophies mingled with some of his in the display case just outside our bedroom upstairs at Graceland.”
Thompson continued. “I just closed out my storage unit and found some of my trophies, and it tweaked that memory. My sweet friend Jeanne LeMay sent me...
Elvis Presley and Linda Thompson shared a trophy case just outside his bedroom
Just outside of Elvis Presley’s off-limits bedroom at his Graceland home was a trophy case. There, Elvis co-mingled his trophies with Linda Thompson’s beauty pageant accolades. She shared those intimate memories on Instagram.
She wrote: “Throwback Thursday. Elvis had my beauty pageant trophies mingled with some of his in the display case just outside our bedroom upstairs at Graceland.”
Thompson continued. “I just closed out my storage unit and found some of my trophies, and it tweaked that memory. My sweet friend Jeanne LeMay sent me...
- 2/6/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Elvis Presley took the stage, he frequently did it with a guitar in hand. He played the instrument for years and, today, visitors to Graceland can see his guitars on display in the home. According to Elvis’ longtime friend and bodyguard, Red West, though, he was no master guitarist. West shared why he saw Elvis as a natural musician even though he wasn’t an expert at any particular instrument.
Elvis Presley was not an expert guitar player
Elvis began playing guitar as a child. He brought the instrument onstage with him in countless concerts and was often photographed with it in hand. Despite this, West said he couldn’t play it all that well.
“Elvis doesn’t play the guitar, apart from the rhythm chords,” West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Most people think he is an expert guitarist, which he is not.
Elvis Presley was not an expert guitar player
Elvis began playing guitar as a child. He brought the instrument onstage with him in countless concerts and was often photographed with it in hand. Despite this, West said he couldn’t play it all that well.
“Elvis doesn’t play the guitar, apart from the rhythm chords,” West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Most people think he is an expert guitarist, which he is not.
- 2/4/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley spent the last day of his life bouncing between various activities. He planned his tour, discussed his upcoming marriage, saw friends, and played a game of racquetball in the middle of the night. He also appeared to use some sort of divine power to change the weather. After Elvis’ cousin complained about the rain, Elvis told him he would stop it.
Elvis appeared to control the weather on his last day alive
Elvis typically woke in the late afternoon and stayed awake all through the night. As a result, his cousin, Billy Smith, was not surprised to get a call from Elvis in the early morning hours of Aug. 16, 1977. Elvis had already been awake for hours at this point, and invited Smith and his wife, Jo, to play racquetball with him. Though they had been sleeping, they agreed.
As the group walked to Graceland’s racquetball building, Smith complained about the rainy weather.
Elvis appeared to control the weather on his last day alive
Elvis typically woke in the late afternoon and stayed awake all through the night. As a result, his cousin, Billy Smith, was not surprised to get a call from Elvis in the early morning hours of Aug. 16, 1977. Elvis had already been awake for hours at this point, and invited Smith and his wife, Jo, to play racquetball with him. Though they had been sleeping, they agreed.
As the group walked to Graceland’s racquetball building, Smith complained about the rainy weather.
- 2/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the 1970s, Elvis Presley often flew into rages that he threatened to settle with his gun. The singer always had a weapon nearby, just as he always seemed close to anger. Once, Jimmy Dean visited him after a show. When he commented on the fact that Elvis kept him waiting for an hour, Elvis pulled a gun on him.
Elvis pulled a gun on musician Jimmy Dean
By the 1970s, Elvis’ bodyguards noticed that he seemed to resent other performers.
“He wasn’t interested in other performers,” his bodyguard, Red West, said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “In fact, he didn’t like other performers. He would always have something catty to say about them. If they came to his dressing room to see him, he would keep them waiting for an hour on end before he would make his entrance.”
When Dean visited him,...
Elvis pulled a gun on musician Jimmy Dean
By the 1970s, Elvis’ bodyguards noticed that he seemed to resent other performers.
“He wasn’t interested in other performers,” his bodyguard, Red West, said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “In fact, he didn’t like other performers. He would always have something catty to say about them. If they came to his dressing room to see him, he would keep them waiting for an hour on end before he would make his entrance.”
When Dean visited him,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1977, Elvis Presley collapsed at Graceland, sending the household into chaos. Nobody seemed sure what to do with themselves, and the situation grew even more grievous when they received news that Elvis had died. According to one of the paramedics who arrived at the home, Graceland fell into complete hysteria.
Everyone at Graceland was stunned by the news of Elvis’ death
On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis’ fiancée, Ginger Alden, awoke in the afternoon and realized Elvis wasn’t in bed with her. When she investigated, she found him unresponsive on his bathroom floor.
Paramedics rushed the musician to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Elvis’ doctor left the hospital and returned to Graceland to inform the musician’s family and friends. This news hit the already-grieving Graceland with a crushing blow.
Elvis Presley | Rb/Redferns
“[Graceland] was filled with hysteria,” Emt Ulysses S. Jones, Jr. said, per the book Careless Love: The...
Everyone at Graceland was stunned by the news of Elvis’ death
On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis’ fiancée, Ginger Alden, awoke in the afternoon and realized Elvis wasn’t in bed with her. When she investigated, she found him unresponsive on his bathroom floor.
Paramedics rushed the musician to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Elvis’ doctor left the hospital and returned to Graceland to inform the musician’s family and friends. This news hit the already-grieving Graceland with a crushing blow.
Elvis Presley | Rb/Redferns
“[Graceland] was filled with hysteria,” Emt Ulysses S. Jones, Jr. said, per the book Careless Love: The...
- 1/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley were rock and roll royalty for over a decade before their marriage ended in 1973. Conflicting reports of their relationship status on both sides have made fans wonder if they remained friends or if their relationship was estranged as they jointly raised their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. However, in a statement just weeks before his death, Elvis shared there were “too many bridges burned” with his ex-wife to consider reuniting with her romantically.
Elvis Presley admitted to ‘many bridges burned’ with Priscilla Presley weeks before his death
Elvis Presley’s cousin, Danny Smith, shared details of his conversation with the King of Rock and Roll just weeks before his death on his YouTube channel, Elvis Fans Matter. This private conversation took place upstairs in Lisa Marie’s bedroom around two or three months before Elvis died at 42 on Aug. 16, 1977.
Billy shared, “We got around to talking...
Elvis Presley admitted to ‘many bridges burned’ with Priscilla Presley weeks before his death
Elvis Presley’s cousin, Danny Smith, shared details of his conversation with the King of Rock and Roll just weeks before his death on his YouTube channel, Elvis Fans Matter. This private conversation took place upstairs in Lisa Marie’s bedroom around two or three months before Elvis died at 42 on Aug. 16, 1977.
Billy shared, “We got around to talking...
- 12/27/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the hours before Elvis Presley’s death, he sang several songs to members of his entourage. The song he ended with was one he enjoyed singing to friends and family members while playing the piano. It was not one he wrote himself, but the lyrics were hauntingly appropriate given his coming death.
Elvis Presley sang a cover song in the hours before his death
In the early hours of Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis called his cousin, Billy Smith, to invite him and his wife, Jo, to play racquetball. Though it was the middle of the night and the Smiths had been sleeping, they agreed to a game.
After a relatively brief game that ended when Elvis accidentally hit himself with his racquet, the group gathered in the racquetball building’s lounge area. Per the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick, he sat at the piano and played several songs.
Elvis Presley sang a cover song in the hours before his death
In the early hours of Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis called his cousin, Billy Smith, to invite him and his wife, Jo, to play racquetball. Though it was the middle of the night and the Smiths had been sleeping, they agreed to a game.
After a relatively brief game that ended when Elvis accidentally hit himself with his racquet, the group gathered in the racquetball building’s lounge area. Per the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick, he sat at the piano and played several songs.
- 12/25/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley had a collection of guns at Graceland. While he ostensibly wanted them for protection, he used the weapons for a variety of circumstances. Sometimes, the musician shot at the television during programs he didn’t like. Once, he shot up a tree to keep snakes out of Graceland. His maid, Nancy Rooks, shared why she didn’t think this approach was successful.
Elvis tried to shoot at a Graceland snake
Two maintenance workers at Graceland noticed a snake in the yard. They mentioned it to Elvis, who decided he had to do something about it.
“I remember being in the kitchen when one of the maintenance men came in and offhandedly mentioned having just seen a small snake crawling up one of the trees in the front yard near the house,” Rooks wrote in Inside Graceland: Elvis’ Maid Remembers. “Elvis, in one of his all too typical ideas...
Elvis tried to shoot at a Graceland snake
Two maintenance workers at Graceland noticed a snake in the yard. They mentioned it to Elvis, who decided he had to do something about it.
“I remember being in the kitchen when one of the maintenance men came in and offhandedly mentioned having just seen a small snake crawling up one of the trees in the front yard near the house,” Rooks wrote in Inside Graceland: Elvis’ Maid Remembers. “Elvis, in one of his all too typical ideas...
- 12/9/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars of his generation. He enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle and had access to the finest things money could buy. However, Elvis most enjoyed being at his Tennessee home, where his favorite creature comforts were always available. These comforts included his favorite foods, but that came at a cost. In the 1970s, Elvis’ weekly grocery bill was more than double that of most monthly mortgages.
The weekly food bill at Graceland was around $500 a week in the 1970s
Per a story published by the Los Angeles Times in 1993, Elvis Presley’s food bill at Graceland in the 1970s was around $500 a week. This was more than most monthly mortgages in the United States, estimated at around $126 in 1970, per The New York Times.
The newspaper reported on details made available in David Adler’s book, The Life and Cuisine of Elvis Presley. It stated, “Purchases...
The weekly food bill at Graceland was around $500 a week in the 1970s
Per a story published by the Los Angeles Times in 1993, Elvis Presley’s food bill at Graceland in the 1970s was around $500 a week. This was more than most monthly mortgages in the United States, estimated at around $126 in 1970, per The New York Times.
The newspaper reported on details made available in David Adler’s book, The Life and Cuisine of Elvis Presley. It stated, “Purchases...
- 12/6/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Over the course of their relationship, Elvis Presley introduced Priscilla Presley to a number of his hobbies. He took her to the roller rink, bought them horses to ride, and taught her to fire a gun. Elvis had a collection of firearms and wanted Priscilla to learn to use them. Her first lesson went so poorly that the crowd of onlookers worried a stray bullet would hit someone.
Elvis Presley wanted Priscilla to know how to shoot a gun
Elvis and his entourage had a makeshift shooting range in the back of Graceland. The musician decided to use it to teach Priscilla to fire a gun.
“Then there was the time that Elvis decided Priscilla needed to learn how to shoot a gun,” Graceland maid Nancy Rooks wrote in her book Inside Graceland: Elvis’ Maid Remembers. “I don’t think she had ever fired one before, but that didn’t matter to Elvis.
Elvis Presley wanted Priscilla to know how to shoot a gun
Elvis and his entourage had a makeshift shooting range in the back of Graceland. The musician decided to use it to teach Priscilla to fire a gun.
“Then there was the time that Elvis decided Priscilla needed to learn how to shoot a gun,” Graceland maid Nancy Rooks wrote in her book Inside Graceland: Elvis’ Maid Remembers. “I don’t think she had ever fired one before, but that didn’t matter to Elvis.
- 12/5/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley loved Christmas. He also loved a good joke. So, it’s not surprising that the King of Rock and Roll was known to combine the two when presenting holiday gifts to his friends and loved ones.
Elvis Presley was known for his generosity Singer Elvis Presley in 1957 | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Elvis stayed true to his nickname and lived like a king at his Memphis home, Graceland. He was known for his lavish lifestyle as well as his generosity. He gave his dad $72,500 a year as an allowance and once gave away 32 Cadillacs in a single day, according to the South China Morning Post. His entourage – known as the Memphis Mafia – were perhaps the greatest beneficiaries of Elvis’s free-spending ways. In 1965, he bought nine Triumph motorcycles on a whim and gave them to members of his inner circle as a gift, noted Cycle News. It was...
Elvis Presley was known for his generosity Singer Elvis Presley in 1957 | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Elvis stayed true to his nickname and lived like a king at his Memphis home, Graceland. He was known for his lavish lifestyle as well as his generosity. He gave his dad $72,500 a year as an allowance and once gave away 32 Cadillacs in a single day, according to the South China Morning Post. His entourage – known as the Memphis Mafia – were perhaps the greatest beneficiaries of Elvis’s free-spending ways. In 1965, he bought nine Triumph motorcycles on a whim and gave them to members of his inner circle as a gift, noted Cycle News. It was...
- 11/29/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley was at home at Graceland when he died. When his fiancée, Ginger Alden, discovered him unresponsive in his bathroom, the household flew into an anxious frenzy. Though they did not immediately know much about Elvis’ condition, his maid said it felt relatively clear that he wouldn’t be returning home. When paramedics took him out the door, it felt like all the life left Graceland with him.
Elvis Presley’s death was painful for everyone at Graceland
In 1977, Alden awoke to find that Elvis was not in bed with her. When she discovered him unconscious in the bathroom, she rushed to inform Nancy Rooks, a maid and cook at Graceland. Soon, the whole household knew and ran around trying to help Elvis and guide paramedics through the home.
“Even though most everyone seemed to sense that Elvis was already dead, we all still tried to hold on to...
Elvis Presley’s death was painful for everyone at Graceland
In 1977, Alden awoke to find that Elvis was not in bed with her. When she discovered him unconscious in the bathroom, she rushed to inform Nancy Rooks, a maid and cook at Graceland. Soon, the whole household knew and ran around trying to help Elvis and guide paramedics through the home.
“Even though most everyone seemed to sense that Elvis was already dead, we all still tried to hold on to...
- 11/24/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley’s father, Vernon, worried that many people in his son’s life were taking advantage of him, including his fiancée, Ginger Alden. According to Graceland maid and cook Nancy Rooks, Vernon had never been fond of Alden. On the day Elvis died, Vernon told her she was no longer welcome at Graceland.
Vernon Presley clashed with Ginger Alden on the day Elvis died
In Aug. 1977, Alden woke up and realized Elvis was not in bed beside her. Though she wasn’t immediately concerned, she investigated and found Elvis unresponsive on the bathroom floor.
After paramedics rushed Elvis to the hospital, a devastated Vernon waited for news at Graceland. Alden was also waiting at the house, which Vernon evidently did not like.
Ginger Alden | Anwar Hussein/Getty Images
“Later that day, as I was standing, again, at the bottom of the stairs, Vernon was walking by as Ginger was coming down the stairs.
Vernon Presley clashed with Ginger Alden on the day Elvis died
In Aug. 1977, Alden woke up and realized Elvis was not in bed beside her. Though she wasn’t immediately concerned, she investigated and found Elvis unresponsive on the bathroom floor.
After paramedics rushed Elvis to the hospital, a devastated Vernon waited for news at Graceland. Alden was also waiting at the house, which Vernon evidently did not like.
Ginger Alden | Anwar Hussein/Getty Images
“Later that day, as I was standing, again, at the bottom of the stairs, Vernon was walking by as Ginger was coming down the stairs.
- 11/22/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s cousin Danny Smith, who lived at Graceland with his parents while Priscilla Presley was wed to the king of rock and roll, slams the idea that Priscilla Presley should be buried in the family graveyard. “She was his ex-wife,” Smith declares.
Danny Smith doesn’t think Prisiclla Presley should be buried in Graceland’s Meditation Garden
In a YouTube video uploaded to his “Memphis Mafia Kid” channel, Danny Smith, Elvis Presley’s cousin, spoke out after Priscilla Presley’s tearful interview with Piers Morgan. There, she declared her eternal love for Elvis Presley and their life together, and the love she continued to feel for him after their marriage ended.
However, even though Priscilla and granddaughter Riley Keough agreed on a Graceland burial after Riley was named sole trustee, Smith is against it. Here’s what he had to say.
“She [Priscilla] was his ex-wife,” Smith said. “However,...
Danny Smith doesn’t think Prisiclla Presley should be buried in Graceland’s Meditation Garden
In a YouTube video uploaded to his “Memphis Mafia Kid” channel, Danny Smith, Elvis Presley’s cousin, spoke out after Priscilla Presley’s tearful interview with Piers Morgan. There, she declared her eternal love for Elvis Presley and their life together, and the love she continued to feel for him after their marriage ended.
However, even though Priscilla and granddaughter Riley Keough agreed on a Graceland burial after Riley was named sole trustee, Smith is against it. Here’s what he had to say.
“She [Priscilla] was his ex-wife,” Smith said. “However,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley died in 1977. While the people close to him had worried about his steadily declining health, his death still came as a shock. When reflecting on the last day of Elvis’ life, his cook and maid, Nancy Rooks, took note of some out-of-the-ordinary behavior. She also learned that he had been in a bad mood all day. His fiancée, Ginger Alden, remembered things differently, though.
Elvis Presley had reportedly been in a bad mood before he died
When Rooks began work on Aug. 16, 1977, another staff member informed her that Elvis had had a restless night. He went for a ride on his motorcycle, attempted to rent out a theater, went to a dentist appointment, and, in the early morning, played racquetball before bed. In this conversation, Rooks also learned that Elvis had been in a bad mood all day.
“I heard from one of the other staff members, I don’t remember who,...
Elvis Presley had reportedly been in a bad mood before he died
When Rooks began work on Aug. 16, 1977, another staff member informed her that Elvis had had a restless night. He went for a ride on his motorcycle, attempted to rent out a theater, went to a dentist appointment, and, in the early morning, played racquetball before bed. In this conversation, Rooks also learned that Elvis had been in a bad mood all day.
“I heard from one of the other staff members, I don’t remember who,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Toward the end of his life, Elvis Presley entered into a relationship with actor and model Ginger Alden. Though he proposed to her, their romance had its fair share of problems. Alden and Elvis fought often, and his family and staff never warmed to her. Elvis even complained about his new relationship with his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley. According to Elvis’ cook and maid, Nancy Rooks, it didn’t seem likely that the pair would ever tie the knot.
Elvis Presley didn’t seem ready to marry Ginger Alden
After Elvis’ death, Vernon Presley kicked Alden out of Graceland. When she left, Rooks noted that she only took a small overnight bag with her. Unlike Elvis’ past girlfriends, Alden had never moved into Graceland. This led Rooks and others to believe that the relationship wasn’t as serious as the proposal made it seem.
“A lot of people have asked me...
Elvis Presley didn’t seem ready to marry Ginger Alden
After Elvis’ death, Vernon Presley kicked Alden out of Graceland. When she left, Rooks noted that she only took a small overnight bag with her. Unlike Elvis’ past girlfriends, Alden had never moved into Graceland. This led Rooks and others to believe that the relationship wasn’t as serious as the proposal made it seem.
“A lot of people have asked me...
- 11/20/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1973, Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley divorced after being together for nearly half of Priscilla’s life. They still loved each other, but Priscilla knew the relationship had grown detrimental to herself. When she announced that she was leaving the relationship, she shocked Elvis, who didn’t seem nearly as aware of the problems that had been plaguing their marriage. Several years later, he said that letting the marriage fall apart was one of the biggest mistakes he ever made.
Elvis Presley said one of the biggest regrets of his life was letting his marriage fall apart
After lengthy periods of time apart from each other and personal growth for Priscilla, she realized the relationship was no longer serving her. While she wished she could make their marriage work, she knew that she had to move on in order to feel fulfilled as a person. When she told Elvis, he responded with shock and devastation.
Elvis Presley said one of the biggest regrets of his life was letting his marriage fall apart
After lengthy periods of time apart from each other and personal growth for Priscilla, she realized the relationship was no longer serving her. While she wished she could make their marriage work, she knew that she had to move on in order to feel fulfilled as a person. When she told Elvis, he responded with shock and devastation.
- 11/14/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley became an instant heartthrob when he rose to fame in the 1950s. Fans couldn't help but swoon over his sultry voice, natural on-stage charisma, and good looks. He even won over the hearts of so many women in Hollywood. In fact, he was known to be such a womanizer that several of his relationships overlapped.
Most notably, Elvis was in a 14-year relationship with Priscilla Presley, who was the only woman the singer ever married. The couple tied the knot in May 1967 and welcomed their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in February 1968, before getting divorced in October 1973. Elvis and Priscilla's relationship has been at the center of many projects about the rock star, including the 2022 film "Elvis," as well as the new movie "Priscilla."
Priscilla got the chance to watch the latest biopic about her and her ex-husband at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4. During a press conference that day,...
Most notably, Elvis was in a 14-year relationship with Priscilla Presley, who was the only woman the singer ever married. The couple tied the knot in May 1967 and welcomed their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in February 1968, before getting divorced in October 1973. Elvis and Priscilla's relationship has been at the center of many projects about the rock star, including the 2022 film "Elvis," as well as the new movie "Priscilla."
Priscilla got the chance to watch the latest biopic about her and her ex-husband at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4. During a press conference that day,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Elvis Presley’s entourage worked for him, but each of them was also a friend. He’d met some of them as children, meaning they had close relationships. He spent nearly all his time with his entourage and gave them presents whenever possible. Once, Elvis even gave his longtime friend, Jerry Schilling, a home.
Elvis Presley gave his longtime friend a house
Elvis met Schilling, a key member of his entourage, when they were children. He remained close to Elvis for years, even moving into his Beverly Hills home after his divorce. When Schilling began dating Myrna Smith, one of Elvis’ backup singers, he offered to move into an apartment. He worried about the way Elvis would react to the interracial relationship, but the musician insisted that he stay in the house. Schilling did, but he wanted a home of his own.
Jerry Schilling | George Rose/Getty Images
Eventually, Schilling...
Elvis Presley gave his longtime friend a house
Elvis met Schilling, a key member of his entourage, when they were children. He remained close to Elvis for years, even moving into his Beverly Hills home after his divorce. When Schilling began dating Myrna Smith, one of Elvis’ backup singers, he offered to move into an apartment. He worried about the way Elvis would react to the interracial relationship, but the musician insisted that he stay in the house. Schilling did, but he wanted a home of his own.
Jerry Schilling | George Rose/Getty Images
Eventually, Schilling...
- 11/3/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s longtime girlfriend, Linda Thompson, was integral to his life for four years. As a couple, they traveled together and shared special memories at the entertainer’s Graceland estate. However, some of her most precious recollections concern her intimate moments with Elvis. During Elvis Week 2023, Linda revealed details of what it was like to kiss the king of rock and roll. She equated it to tasting a popular soft and sweet candy.
Linda Thompson discusses intimate details of her relationship with Elvis Presley
Elvis and Linda Thompson’s relationship began shortly after he separated from Priscilla Presley. They met in 1972 and dated through 1976.
Linda was invited as a special guest during Elvis Week 2023 at his Graceland, Tn estate. This was the first time she participated in the event.
During a fan event, Linda shared tidbits regarding her life with the king of rock and roll. Her discussion turned...
Linda Thompson discusses intimate details of her relationship with Elvis Presley
Elvis and Linda Thompson’s relationship began shortly after he separated from Priscilla Presley. They met in 1972 and dated through 1976.
Linda was invited as a special guest during Elvis Week 2023 at his Graceland, Tn estate. This was the first time she participated in the event.
During a fan event, Linda shared tidbits regarding her life with the king of rock and roll. Her discussion turned...
- 9/18/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After Elvis Presley‘s death in August 1977, it was the Presley family’s wish that his suite of upstairs rooms remain untouched. Elvis’ bedroom, dressing area, office, and bathroom are the same as the fateful day the king of rock and roll died. However, there are some items have been removed. Here are the details.
The items that are no longer in Elvis Presley’s sealed bedroom
Elvis Presley’s sudden death on Aug. 16, 1977, occurred in the master suite bathroom in Graceland. The room was attached to his bedroom.
The entertainer was found unconscious by then-fiance Ginger Alden. She called for help, and Elvis was rushed to Baptist Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m.
After Elvis’ death, the family sealed off his suite of rooms, leaving them exactly as they were on that fateful day. When Graceland opened for tours in 1982, the upstairs was off-limits to visitors.
The items that are no longer in Elvis Presley’s sealed bedroom
Elvis Presley’s sudden death on Aug. 16, 1977, occurred in the master suite bathroom in Graceland. The room was attached to his bedroom.
The entertainer was found unconscious by then-fiance Ginger Alden. She called for help, and Elvis was rushed to Baptist Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m.
After Elvis’ death, the family sealed off his suite of rooms, leaving them exactly as they were on that fateful day. When Graceland opened for tours in 1982, the upstairs was off-limits to visitors.
- 9/15/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley were together for years before their marriage. They wed in 1967 after eight years together. By 1973, though, they had divorced. They remained fixtures in each other’s lives until Elvis’ death in 1977. While Elvis entered into other relationships, he entertained the idea of getting back together with Priscilla. She spoke to him about making it work, and he shared his vision for their future.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley spoke about getting back together
Elvis cheated on Priscilla all throughout their relationship, to a point where she didn’t think he could ever be with only one woman at a time. After they divorced, though, he told her a different story.
In 1977, Elvis was engaged to Ginger Alden, but Priscilla remained in his life. When they were together, Elvis often complained about his relationship to his ex-wife.
“In discussing his dilemma, I asked, ‘Do you think you...
Elvis and Priscilla Presley spoke about getting back together
Elvis cheated on Priscilla all throughout their relationship, to a point where she didn’t think he could ever be with only one woman at a time. After they divorced, though, he told her a different story.
In 1977, Elvis was engaged to Ginger Alden, but Priscilla remained in his life. When they were together, Elvis often complained about his relationship to his ex-wife.
“In discussing his dilemma, I asked, ‘Do you think you...
- 9/6/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley was engaged to Ginger Alden upon his death. She was the first person to find him unresponsive in his bathroom on the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1977. Shortly after, Ginger was no longer part of Elvis’ inner circle. Was she banned from Graceland after Elvis’ untimely death?
Ginger Alden reportedly never returned to Graceland after Elvis Presley’s death
After Elvis’ death, Ginger Alden left Graceland for good. However, much speculation has been regarding her exit.
Several of Elvis’ inner circle members weren’t too fond of Ginger. Reportedly, neither was the entertainer’s father, Vernon Presley.
He told Good Housekeeping Magazine that he didn’t know Ginger well when Elvis announced he wanted to make her his second wife. “Elvis told me he’d fallen in love with her.”
Vernon wrote, “She’s not much of a talker.” He clarified the king of rock and roll told him he...
Ginger Alden reportedly never returned to Graceland after Elvis Presley’s death
After Elvis’ death, Ginger Alden left Graceland for good. However, much speculation has been regarding her exit.
Several of Elvis’ inner circle members weren’t too fond of Ginger. Reportedly, neither was the entertainer’s father, Vernon Presley.
He told Good Housekeeping Magazine that he didn’t know Ginger well when Elvis announced he wanted to make her his second wife. “Elvis told me he’d fallen in love with her.”
Vernon wrote, “She’s not much of a talker.” He clarified the king of rock and roll told him he...
- 8/23/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s death was a titular moment in music history. The news shocked fans worldwide, who couldn’t believe their favorite entertainer had passed. But how did Elvis Presley die? Here’s a look at the king of rock and roll’s tragic end.
Elvis Presley performs during the ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ special in 1973 | Gary Null/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s last hours in detail
Just one day after his untimely passing, Elvis was scheduled to begin a dozen-date tour that would have kept him on the road through the end of August 1977. Therefore, his unexpected death left ticketholders with legacy mementos and a sense of what could have been.
One day before his death, Elvis Presley spent the day with his fiance Ginger Alden and his daughter, Lisa Marie. He visited his dentist at 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, returning to Graceland in the early morning hours of Aug.
Elvis Presley performs during the ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ special in 1973 | Gary Null/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s last hours in detail
Just one day after his untimely passing, Elvis was scheduled to begin a dozen-date tour that would have kept him on the road through the end of August 1977. Therefore, his unexpected death left ticketholders with legacy mementos and a sense of what could have been.
One day before his death, Elvis Presley spent the day with his fiance Ginger Alden and his daughter, Lisa Marie. He visited his dentist at 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, returning to Graceland in the early morning hours of Aug.
- 8/16/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Graceland’s annual Candlelight Vigil is an event unlike any other and is held at Elvis Presley‘s stately Memphis, Tennessee home. It marks the King of Rock and Roll’s passing and is attended by fans worldwide. However, the Aug. 15 event holds some surprising secrets for fans. Here’s what makes Graceland’s Candlelight Vigil a must for Elvis’ ardent followers.
Side-by-side photos of Graceland’s candlelight vigil and Elvis Presley outside his Memphis, Tn home | Carlo Allegri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s Candlelight Vigil began before Graceland opened to the public
On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at Graceland in Memphis. He was upstairs in his private quarters when he was found unresponsive by his fiance, Ginger Alden.
One year after Elvis’ death, fans gathered outside Graceland and held candles to mark his passing quietly and respectfully. But initially, this gathering was modest, with only a few hundred attendees.
Side-by-side photos of Graceland’s candlelight vigil and Elvis Presley outside his Memphis, Tn home | Carlo Allegri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s Candlelight Vigil began before Graceland opened to the public
On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at Graceland in Memphis. He was upstairs in his private quarters when he was found unresponsive by his fiance, Ginger Alden.
One year after Elvis’ death, fans gathered outside Graceland and held candles to mark his passing quietly and respectfully. But initially, this gathering was modest, with only a few hundred attendees.
- 8/15/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley was heartbroken when his beloved mother, Gladys Presley, died suddenly in 1958. Their close relationship was the cornerstone of Elvis’ life. However, one of the cooks who worked at the famed Memphis, Tn estate claims that Gladys was never too far from her son’s side, even after her passing. She once claimed the Presley matriarch’s spirit remained at Graceland after her death.
Gladys Presley and Elvis Presley pose in 1958 after he returned home to Graceland from Germany, where he was stationed in the United States Army | Hulton Archive/Getty Images One of Graceland’s cooks believed Gladys Presley’s spirit remained at Graceland
In an interview for the website Classic Bands, one of Graceland’s cooks, Nancy Rooks, claimed Gladys Presley’s spirit remained at her beloved home after her death. She believed she felt Glady’s presence at the Memphis estate.
Rooks claimed she heard Gladys walking around the house.
Gladys Presley and Elvis Presley pose in 1958 after he returned home to Graceland from Germany, where he was stationed in the United States Army | Hulton Archive/Getty Images One of Graceland’s cooks believed Gladys Presley’s spirit remained at Graceland
In an interview for the website Classic Bands, one of Graceland’s cooks, Nancy Rooks, claimed Gladys Presley’s spirit remained at her beloved home after her death. She believed she felt Glady’s presence at the Memphis estate.
Rooks claimed she heard Gladys walking around the house.
- 7/28/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In August 1977, Elvis Presley had several key career events to look forward to. He had become engaged to his girlfriend Ginger Alden and was set to embark on a new series of concert dates. Presley appeared to be settling down as the 70s wound down, leading his cousin to debunk claims the king of rock and roll was “miserable” at the end of his life.
Elvis Presley in concert on June 21, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota | CBS via Getty Images Elvis Presley’s cousin Danny Smith reveals the king of rock and roll was anything but ‘miserable’
As the end of the 1970s neared, Elvis Presley continued to tour and record. He became involved in a serious relationship with Ginger Alden and proposed to her in January 1977. A wedding date was scheduled for Christmas Day that same year.
Presley was scheduled to begin a 12-date tour the day after his death.
Elvis Presley in concert on June 21, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota | CBS via Getty Images Elvis Presley’s cousin Danny Smith reveals the king of rock and roll was anything but ‘miserable’
As the end of the 1970s neared, Elvis Presley continued to tour and record. He became involved in a serious relationship with Ginger Alden and proposed to her in January 1977. A wedding date was scheduled for Christmas Day that same year.
Presley was scheduled to begin a 12-date tour the day after his death.
- 7/7/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A new film based on the 1985 book Elvis and Me shares details regarding the love story between Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley as told from Priscilla’s point of view. The book was the first time Priscilla spoke publicly about the couple’s relationship. However, another chance for her story to be told comes via a new film, Priscilla, set to debut in October 2023.
Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley on their wedding day in May 1967 | Bettmann/Getty Images Priscilla Presley is ‘excited’ about what she says is an ‘extraordinary’ film adaptation of her and Elvis’ love story
In a social media post dated June 22, Priscilla Presley shared her thoughts regarding the film Priscilla. Starring Jacob Elordi as Elvis and Cailee Spaney as Priscilla, the movie uncovers the couple’s relationship through the eyes of his only wife.
Priscilla shared a photograph from the motion picture. Alongside it, she wrote, “I...
Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley on their wedding day in May 1967 | Bettmann/Getty Images Priscilla Presley is ‘excited’ about what she says is an ‘extraordinary’ film adaptation of her and Elvis’ love story
In a social media post dated June 22, Priscilla Presley shared her thoughts regarding the film Priscilla. Starring Jacob Elordi as Elvis and Cailee Spaney as Priscilla, the movie uncovers the couple’s relationship through the eyes of his only wife.
Priscilla shared a photograph from the motion picture. Alongside it, she wrote, “I...
- 6/27/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley didn’t celebrate their marriage until eight years after they first met when he was stationed in Germany as a U.S. Army soldier. Therefore she had first-hand experience regarding his lifestyle before saying, “I do.” Priscilla reflected on her life and union with the king of rock and roll in 2022. She admitted, “I knew what I was in for,” before heading down the aisle.
Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley on their wedding day in May 1967 | Bettmann/Getty Images Priscilla Presley reflected on her six-year marriage to Elvis Presley
Marriage to the king of rock and roll would be unlike any other challenge Priscilla Presley faced in her young life. After dating Elvis Presley for eight years prior, Priscilla had a good idea of how their life would continue once they formalized their relationship.
In 2022, Priscilla told The Guardian that she had a good idea of life as Elvis’ wife.
Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley on their wedding day in May 1967 | Bettmann/Getty Images Priscilla Presley reflected on her six-year marriage to Elvis Presley
Marriage to the king of rock and roll would be unlike any other challenge Priscilla Presley faced in her young life. After dating Elvis Presley for eight years prior, Priscilla had a good idea of how their life would continue once they formalized their relationship.
In 2022, Priscilla told The Guardian that she had a good idea of life as Elvis’ wife.
- 6/16/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s relationship with Linda Thompson was as well known as his marriage to Priscilla Presley. The couple dated for four years until 1976. Thompson lived with Presley at his Graceland mansion within months of meeting him. However, Presley’s drug use escalated during that period, leading Thompson to admit that she probably “extended” the king of rock and roll’s life “by a few years” when they dated.
Elvis Presley and Linda Thompson photographed in March of 1976 | Tom Wargacki/WireImage Linda Thompson and Elvis Presley were the epitome of rock and roll royalty
Less than one year after divorcing his longtime love Priscilla Presley, Elvis Presley met and fell hard for Linda Thompson. She was Miss Tennessee in 1972 when she first met Presley. She was in her early 20s at the time.
Thompson stayed in a relationship throughout the height of his Las Vegas years. They broke up eight months before his death.
Elvis Presley and Linda Thompson photographed in March of 1976 | Tom Wargacki/WireImage Linda Thompson and Elvis Presley were the epitome of rock and roll royalty
Less than one year after divorcing his longtime love Priscilla Presley, Elvis Presley met and fell hard for Linda Thompson. She was Miss Tennessee in 1972 when she first met Presley. She was in her early 20s at the time.
Thompson stayed in a relationship throughout the height of his Las Vegas years. They broke up eight months before his death.
- 5/30/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Much ado has been made about Elvis Presley‘s diet. While it is common knowledge how much the king of rock and roll loved home-cooked foods that reminded him of his childhood, he also enjoyed some unusual treats. The entertainer’s stepbrother Billy Stanley revealed the one sweet mashup that was a favorite movie snack of the king of rock and roll.
Elvis Presley eating a meal in 1958 | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s favorite movie snack mashup was a sweet concoction
One of Elvis Presley’s favorite ways to be entertained was to rent out a local movie theater and screen current and classic films. In the 1960s, Elvis used to rent the Memphian Theater to watch films with his friends. These viewings were often all-night affairs.
During these screenings, Elvis would have tailor-made snacks to enjoy during the film. Stanley shared his story on Spa Guy’s YouTube channel.
Elvis Presley eating a meal in 1958 | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s favorite movie snack mashup was a sweet concoction
One of Elvis Presley’s favorite ways to be entertained was to rent out a local movie theater and screen current and classic films. In the 1960s, Elvis used to rent the Memphian Theater to watch films with his friends. These viewings were often all-night affairs.
During these screenings, Elvis would have tailor-made snacks to enjoy during the film. Stanley shared his story on Spa Guy’s YouTube channel.
- 5/16/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ginger Alden, Elvis Presley's fiancée when he died in 1977, has revealed the cover for her upcoming memoir, Elvis & Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story. Photos: Elvis Before He Was King Alden's title will not only narrate her relationship with the King in Graceland -- from when they first met to when he passed away -- but also "set the record straight" about their bond, and rescue the musician from the rumors and tabloid attention in which she found herself surrounded just before and after his death. She will also share details about his exploration of
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- 12/11/2013
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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