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Exclusive: Amanda Kloots confirms she and former pro tennis player Justin Gimelstob have split after about a year of dating; they still consider each other good friends, and Kloots says she’s focusing on her seven-year-old son Elvis and her career, including her podcast Good Grief with Amanda Kloots.
With most acts pulling out of the Freedom 250 concerts planned for the National Mall, Donald Trump floated performing himself as a replacement and claimed he’s bigger than Elvis; the event, funded in part by Trump-aligned firms, has drawn scrutiny over its political ties, while withdrawals by Morris Day, Young MC, Martina McBride, The Commodores and others shrink the lineup, and a Milli Vanilli dispute adds to the controversy. Organizers say the celebration remains nonpartisan and the White House has backed other 250th anniversary events.
Deadline reports Lionsgate’s Michael crossing $300M worldwide, becoming the No. 2 musical biopic ever (behind Bohemian Rhapsody) after a strong overseas start of $218.8M and a domestic tally of about $129.8M, with the global total near $299–300M and a projected second weekend of roughly $45M.
President Donald Trump paused for a private tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis during a visit focused on crime and local issues, as tensions over Iran and long airport security lines dominated headlines; he quipped about Elvis and wondered if he could have beaten him in a fight.
Sharon Osbourne mourns the loss of her beloved rescue dog Elvis, a Siberian Husky who was a cherished part of her family for 14 years, sharing her grief publicly after his passing.
Actor Austin Butler explains that he omitted crediting ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens with inspiring his role as Elvis Presley in a recent interview out of respect for her privacy, clarifying that he has "so much love and care for her" and did not intend to erase her contribution. Hudgens had previously revealed that she suggested Butler for the role during a car ride, but Butler later recounted the story differently, leading to criticism from fans. Butler has since clarified that he was referring to Hudgens as the friend in his retelling.
Actor Austin Butler hired a dialect coach to shed his Elvis Presley accent for his role in "Masters of the Air" after portraying the music legend in Baz Luhrmann’s film. Butler faced challenges transitioning from the Elvis role, dedicating three years to the character, and struggled to rediscover himself. The war drama series, based on Donald L. Miller’s book, follows young fighter pilots targeting the Nazi regime during World War II and is set to debut on Jan. 26. Butler's accent became a topic of conversation, with fans pointing out similarities to Elvis. Despite winning a Golden Globe for his role in Elvis, Butler expressed that he no longer consciously sounds like the music legend but acknowledged the lasting impact of his intense focus on the character.
Austin Butler, known for his role as Elvis Presley, struggled to shake off the iconic accent for his new role in "Masters of the Air," requiring a dialect coach to help him. Butler, who won a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis, had just a week to transition between the two projects and found it challenging to shift his focus. Despite the difficulty, he managed to immerse himself in the World War II drama and even learned how to fly a plane for the role.
Lisa Marie Presley expressed concerns to director Sofia Coppola about the script of the film "Priscilla," which portrays her father Elvis Presley as "a predator and manipulative." Lisa Marie, who passed away earlier this year, wrote to Coppola four months before her death, expressing her dissatisfaction with the portrayal of her father. The film is based on Priscilla Presley's memoir and has received support from her. Despite Lisa Marie's objections, the film was released in the US on Friday. Critics have raised questions about the depiction of the early relationship between Priscilla and Elvis.
Jacob Elordi, star of the upcoming Priscilla biopic "Elvis," admitted that watching the film alongside Priscilla Presley at the Venice Film Festival premiere felt invasive. He described the experience as surreal and said he felt a little stiff. Elordi also praised his co-star Cailee Spaeny and shared how he prepared for the role of Elvis. The biopic, based on Priscilla's memoir, explores the volatile relationship between Elvis and Priscilla. While Priscilla has been supportive of the film, members of Elvis's estate have criticized it. The movie is set for release on November 3.
Tom Hanks expressed concern for Austin Butler's mental health after he became deeply immersed in his role as Elvis Presley for two years. To help him detach from the character, Hanks offered Butler a role in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Masters Of The Air, which he is co-producing with Steven Spielberg. Butler will play Major Gale Cleven in the war drama, scheduled for release later this year.
Tens of thousands of devoted Elvis fans are flocking to Graceland in Memphis to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll during Elvis Week. The week-long event includes exclusive tours of Elvis' mansion, nightly concerts, and a VIP lunch meet 'n' mingle with special guest appearances. Fans can expect to experience the different eras of Elvis and enjoy performances by talented young tribute artists. This year, the event will also honor Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter. The annual candlelight ceremony at Graceland will be held virtually for those unable to attend in person.
The first trailer for Sofia Coppola's Priscilla promises to tell the other side of the story of Priscilla Presley's life with Elvis, based on her autobiography Elvis & Me. The teaser focuses on Priscilla, played by Cailee Spaeny, and her journey from leaving home to live with Elvis in Graceland. Jacob Elordi from Euphoria will play Elvis. Coppola has teased the film as a tonal return to Marie Antoinette territory, and A24 is reportedly releasing Priscilla in the US in October.