Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley's mother ruined King's teenage romance - 'Not in my ... (Fortnite)

ELVIS PRESLEY dated many women throughout his life, but he always maintained that there was only truly one woman for him: his mother.

To impress her early on, Elvis invited Natalie on a date to the movies. In the book, she revealed Elvis' relationship with his mother, Gladys Presley, got between the star and her sister. The dislike was mutual. Gladys particularly had a problem with the star's clothing choice. At 22-years-old - just before he became a worldwide sensation - Elvis was dating a young actress named Natalie Wood. The American starlet appeared in Rebel Without a Cause and later starred in West Side Story. ELVIS PRESLEY dated many women throughout his life, but he always maintained that there was only truly one woman for him: his mother.

Elvis Presley became a rock 'n' roll icon with the help of Memphis ... (New York Post)

Before Elvis Presley was "The King," he was a "dirt poor" usher at a movie theater in Tennessee with dreams of making it big.

“Elvis was a decent man,” said Hal. “He didn’t have a bad bone in his body. His story was a remarkable one – a sad one – but there are so many parts to it.” He was a practical joker, a Southern gentleman. It was Lansky who chose the white suit and blue tie Presley wore to his grave. And he was so generous. And when we saw the body in the casket, we just couldn’t believe what we were seeing.” He knew what he was doing. I would ring his doorbell, and it was just magical. And he was confident in his appearance. “He knew Elvis was destined for stardom. The patriarch passed away in 2012 at age 85 in Memphis. Today, Hal and his daughter, Julie Lansky, are determined to keep the family business – and musical legacy – alive. My dad showed this young kid a little respect, and it sparked a friendship for life.”

Elvis Presley: Linda Thompson Said This to the King About Marriage ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

Elvis Presley's girlfriend of four years, Linda Thompson, once told the King of Rock and Roll, 'you should have married a southern girl.'

And so, I think we had an immediate kinship. “We just hit it off immediately because we grew up in Memphis and had the same religious beliefs, love for our family, devotion to mother and father. And he was very southern. Twenty-two going on, you know, 13,” Thompson explained. He was the king of cool as well as the king of rock ‘n’ roll. He had an enormous heart, an unbridled generosity, an innovative talent, a loving, affectionate nature, and a profound sensitivity.

Priscilla Presley Shuts Down Claims That Elvis Was Racist (AceShowbiz)

During a TV appearance, the 77-year-old businesswoman defends the late King of Rock and Roll, whom she married for six years, against the idea he was ...

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Elvis Presley's ex-wife Priscilla says he 'wasn't racist' (INSIDER)

The iconic singer's legacy has come under scrutiny in the wake of Baz Luhrmann's biopic "Elvis" and a new understanding of cultural appropriation.

"He was doing our kind of music. "To say that Elvis was so great and so outstanding, like he's the king… the king of what?" Priscilla also praised Baz Luhrmann's new biopic "Elvis," which stars Austin Butler as the so-called "King of Rock and Roll" and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla herself. "He loved their music. He loved their style.

'Frightening time': Priscilla Presley rejects Elvis claim (New Zealand Herald)

The King of Rock and Roll's former wife has addressed claims he was 'racist'.

"Sammy Davis jnr, the same thing, he would always come into the dressing room. "He loved being around, you know, black musicians. He loved their style. it's almost like, you know, we're looking for something from everyone that we can somehow dispose them in some way. He loved their music. Meanwhile, Priscilla - who met Elvis in Germany when she was 14, 10 years his junior - previously revealed she "knew" what she was getting into with the attention he had from the media.

Would Elvis Presley survive cancel culture? Former wife Priscilla ... (Fox News)

Elvis Presley's former wife Priscilla reflects on how the icon would have flourished in a time of cancel culture on Fox Nation's 'Piers Morgan Uncensored.'

Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox News personalities. "I don’t know what happened to freedom," Priscilla Presley said in a recent interview with Fox Nation’s "Piers Morgan Uncensored", "I don’t know if there is freedom here anymore, you know. "I think of that often: What would Elvis think?

Elvis Presley's ex-wife Priscilla says singer 'wasn't racist' (The Independent)

'He's never been a racist. Elvis had friends, Black friends, friends from all over,' Priscilla said.

The Independent contacted a representative of Presley’s estate for comment at the time, who also recalled Blackwell’s 1987 interview. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Sammy Davis Jr, the same thing, he would always come into the dressing room. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. “He loved their style. He loved their music,” she said.

Elvis Presley: Priscilla Says of the King's 'Outrageous' Lifestyle, 'I'm ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

Elvis Presley's lifestyle was so outrageous that Priscilla wondered how she came out 'sane' after years of excess and over the top behavior.

There was a big difference between the daytime and the nocturnal Elvis. When the sun went down, another personality took over. We didn’t want a circus.” We didn’t want a fan club. She once said, “I’m glad I came out sane” after years of living his excessive lifestyle. What are you, about a junior or senior in high school?” The singer, stationed in Germany during his tour of duty with the United States Army, became fixated on the young girl.

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