insert_link Hollywood Austin Butler, Tom Hanks Star in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis: Watch the Trailer! Austin Butler stars as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis alongside Tom Hanks as the King's manager, Col. Tom Parker. "[Elvis is] such an icon and held to superhuman status," Butler said of being able to play the legendary rockstar in the new flick. "To get to explore that for years and learn why he was the way that he was, it was such a joy that I could do that for […] todayFebruary 18, 2022
insert_link Hollywood-ES Austin Butler, Tom Hanks protagonizan Elvis de Baz Luhrmann: ¡Mira el tráiler! Austin Butler interpreta a Elvis Presley en Elvis de Baz Luhrmann junto a Tom Hanks como el mánager del Rey, el coronel Tom Parker. "[Elvis es] un ícono y se mantiene en un estado sobrehumano", dijo Butler sobre poder interpretar a la legendaria estrella de rock en la nueva película. "Poder explorar eso durante años y saber por qué él era como era, fue una gran alegría poder hacer eso […] todayFebruary 18, 2022
insert_link Classic Hits On This Day in Music History: January 6th 1957 - Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Peace In The Valley," "Too Much" and "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again." 1958 - Gibson guitars launched its "Flying V" electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, […] todayJanuary 6, 2022
insert_link Country Dolly Parton “Cried All Night” Over Elvis Presley “Everybody’s going to use you if they can,” Dolly Parton warns in a recent interview, which is why she turned down Elvis Presley’s request for half of the publishing rights for “I Will Always Love You” in exchange for him recording the song. Parton “cried all night” when the honor of having the King of Rock & Roll sing her song had to be passed up, but, at the end […] todayOctober 7, 2021
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – November 14th 1943 - Leonard Bernstein made his debut with the New York Philhamonic when he filled in for the ailing Bruno Walter prior to a nationally broadcast concert. Bernstein was 25 years old and was an assistant conductor at the time. 1944 - Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra recorded "Opus No. 1" for RCA Records. 1961 - The Elvis Presley film "Blue Hawaii" premiered. 1962 - Bob Dylan recorded the song […] todayNovember 14, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 28th 1956 - Elvis Presley's song "Love Me Tender" became the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit. He became the first artist to follow himself into the No. 1 position. The song "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" had been the No. 1 song for 11 weeks. 1956 - Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the second time. 1965 - The studio recording of "My World Is Empty Without You" was […] todayOctober 28, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 16th 1951 - Little Richard held his first recording session in Atlanta, GA. 1954 - Elvis Presley made his first radio appearance on the "Louisiana Hayride." 1965 - The Beatles were decorated with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. 1966 - Joan Baez and 123 other anti-draft demonstrators were arrested for blocking the entrance to the Armed Forces Induction Center in Oakland, CA. 1968 - The Jimi Hendrix […] todayOctober 16, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 14th 1936 - Harriet Hilliard, vocalist and wife of bandleader Ozzie Nelson, sang, "Get Thee Behind Me Satan." 1960 - Elvis Presley was promoted to Sergeant in the U.S. Army. 1967 - The first Human Be-in took place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 1970 - A display of John Lennon's erotic "Bag One" lithographs opened in London. 2 days later Scotland Yard seized prints as evidence of pornography. 1970 - […] todayOctober 14, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 7th 1950 - "The Frank Sinatra Show" debuted. 1954 - Marian Anderson became the first black singer to be hired by New York's Metropolitan Opera Company. 1957 - RCA Victor announced that they had already received 500,000 advance orders for Elvis' Christmas album. 1964 - The Beatles appeared on "Shindig!" The show was taped in London and included the songs "I'm a Loser," "Kansas City," and "Boys." 1963 -The Beach Boys […] todayOctober 7, 2019