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Quote of the day by Elvis Presley: "It's not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it's...' - King of Rock and Roll's timeless lesson on success, self-worth and what truly earns respect

Quote of the day by Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley changed the landscape of popular music with his distinct vocal style and dynamic stage presence. Fusing elements of blues, country, and rhythm and blues, he enchanted audiences globally. Presley's charm and rebellious spirit not only disrupted norms but propelled rock and…

The Economic Times

John Legend lands role portraying Harry Belafonte in new Graceland biopic

The singer and EGOT winner has joined the cast of The Road Home, a film exploring the artists and activists behind Paul Simon's landmark Graceland album during apartheid-era South Africa.

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The real Dracula Castle just got a powerful new owner from the United States

Bran Castle, the inspiration for Dracula, is entering a new era of international tourism under American ownership. U.S. businessman Joel Weinshanker's Ad Populum, which manages Graceland, has acquired an 80% stake, aiming to boost visitor numbers from the US and Western Europe. This move blends pop culture with historical preservation,…

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“My boss said, ‘Paul Simon’s in town, and they’re looking for you in the studio. Here’s the money. Take the bus’”: When Bakithi Kumalo got the call to audition for Paul Simon’s 1986 multi-platinum album

Kumalo had been helping out a local mechanic when he was invited to Ovation Studios in downtown Johannesburg

Guitar World

Cynthia Erivo and Guy Pearce cast in powerful musical drama

Cynthia Erivo, Guy Pearce and Thabo Ramesti will star in upcoming musical drama The Road Home.

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Trump asks Graceland staff if he could have beaten karate-loving Elvis in a fight

Donald Trump asked Graceland staff if he could have beaten karate-enthusiast Elvis Presley in a fight.

The Independent UK

There's A Paradise Theory Making The Rounds, And I Really Hope It's Wrong

Please, please, please don’t make this about time travel

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'Paradise' Undercut Its Most Promising Female Character With a Frustratingly Familiar Twist

'Paradise' season 2 introduced its best female character in Shailene Woodley's Annie...and then reduced her to a tired trope.

Marie Claire

Priscilla Presley: Lisa Marie’s death was ‘second saddest day of my life’

Priscilla reflected on her daughter’s death ahead of the release of her memoir, which hits shelves next week

The Independent UK

“Always About Money”: Lawsuit Against Priscilla Reveals Lisa Marie Presley’s Heartbreaking Final Moments

"Take her off the machine, Doctor."

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‘Like a pit viper willing to prey on her own family’: Priscilla Presley accused of causing Elvis Presley’s death and hit with $50M lawsuit

The accusation follows the allegation that she deliberate cut short her daughter's life.

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Priscilla Presley’s ex-business partners accused her of pulling Lisa Marie’s life-support to get control of family name

Priscilla ‘ultimately wanted to control’ Graceland, her former business partners allege

The Independent UK

Graceland Type Seller Impersonation Fraud on the Rise

On June 18, a Missouri grandmother, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, will stand before a federal judge in Memphis, TN. She will be there to learn...

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Occult Elvis: was Presley a telepathic demigod who could heal the sick and change the weather?

According to a lively new book, the King of Rock’n’Roll claimed to be a faith healer from Jupiter’s ninth moon – who as a boy was given a future vision of himself in a white jumpsuit by aliens. We talk to its author

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Missouri Woman Arrested For Fraudulent Sale Of Graceland Property

Missouri woman arrested for orchestrating fraudulent scheme related to the sale of Elvis Presley's iconic Graceland property in Memphis.

The Independent UK

Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people

A mysterious company has caused a stir for trying to auction Elvis Presley's Graceland property in a foreclosure sale

Salon

The mystery around the Graceland sale

Naussany Investments is a company with no real number, person in charge or address . . .

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Graceland Sale Temporarily Blocked Amid Legal Dispute

Legal battle over Graceland sale due to disputed loan documents, halting the process. Chancellor halts sale to ensure authenticity and protect estate's his...

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Elvis Presley's Graceland At Risk In Legal Battle

Legal battle over Graceland's potential foreclosure auction involving Riley Keough and Noceny Investments in Tennessee.

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Elvis Presley's Granddaughter Fights Foreclosure Sale Of Graceland

Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, is embroiled in a legal battle over Graceland's foreclosure sale, alleging fraud and raising questions about t...

Salon

Riley Keough sues to save Graceland

The actress is denying claims that the late Lisa Marie Presley had put the estate's deed up as security

The Independent UK

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter fights company’s attempt to sell Graceland

The granddaughter of Elvis Presley is fighting plans to publicly auction his Graceland estate in Memphis after a company attempted to sell the property based on claims that a loan using it as collateral was not repaid

The Guardian - UK

Elvis Presley heir Riley Keough moves to protect Graceland from sale

Actor secures temporary restraining order against proposed public auction for singer’s historic home

Guitar World

“I had no idea what the hell I was doing! I couldn’t speak English. But Paul was so kind. Through a translator, he said, ‘Just relax. I love the way you play’”: How Bakithi Kumalo became go-to bassist for Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper and Tedeschi Trucks Band

The versatile South African bassist is best-known for his epic bass break on You Can Call Me Al, recorded on the cheapest fretless he could get his hands on. He shares his unlikely low-end journey to Graceland, how he mentors the next generation – and why he has 12 albums…

Guitar World

“I was forced to play fretless because it was the cheapest bass available”: Paul Simon’s Graceland bassist Bakithi Kumalo defined the 1980s fretless bass sound – but the session pro says he knew nothing about it before making the album

The South African bassist helped create one of the most distinctive tones and techniques of the era, but maintains the decision was a very happy accident

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