Elvis Presley final years: ‘King wanted very few people around' says Memphis Mafia member

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding vows have been revealed by the couple's celebrant and Elvis Presley impersonator. Dean Diamond, who regularly marries couples in the Las Vegas chapel the famous pair turned up in the early hours after the Grammys, said he nearly turned down the job due to having a packed schedule of weddings the next day.

John Lennon abandoned the rest of The Beatles to appear on the BBC TV show Jukebox Jury. During the show, Lennon was tasked with judging the latest and greatest singles from the music world.

Kourtney Kardashian has shocked fans amid reports that she secretly tied the knot with beau Travis Barker in Las Vegas on Monday morning.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and the Blink-182 hitmaker were said to have exchanged vows at the One Love Wedding Chapel in Vegas just hours after attending the Grammy Awards, according to TMZ.The publication claimed that the smitten duo chose a more low-key, light-hearted affair over an extravagant ceremony as they said their "I dos" at 1.45 am at the chapel, which is open 24 hours. The owner of the chapel, Marty Frierson, told PEOPLE: "I didn't know who it was until they pulled up.

They couldn’t help falling in love with the venue. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker chose the One Love Chapel in Las Vegas so they could be married by an Elvis Presley impersonator.

Hitched! Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s wedding took place on April 4, 2022, with a classic Las Vegas ceremony. After the 64th Grammy Awards, the couple went straight to One Love Wedding Chapel and got an Elvis Impersonator to officiate the wedding, according to People.

Elvis Presley had to put a pause on his music and movie career for two years of US Army service in West Germany. During his time overseas from 1958-60, The King had many flings as a handsome young pop star but he was particularly taken by the 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu, who he met at a party. Fans know just how romantically struck the future husband and wife were with each other, but before being charmed by the star, the teenage girl was not impressed at all.

Variety has previously reported, “Elvis” Baz Luhrmann’s drama about the rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Tom Hanks, will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.Cannes confirmed the premiere on Tuesday, adding that Luhrmann, Hanks and Butler will attend the premiere screening alongside Olivia DeJonge (“The Visit”), who plays Priscilla Presley in the biopic. They also released a new image of Butler as Elvis.The film is set for North American release on June 24 through Warner Bros.

Wilson Chapman editorThis June, acclaimed singer-songwriter Yola will be making her film acting debut in Baz Luhrmann’s hotly anticipated “Elvis” biopic. On the Grammys red carpet, Yola discussed her excitement about portraying Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and Roll, in the film.“It’s just the privilege I have to speak her name, and to speak on it,” Yola told Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson.

Priscilla Presley has recently opened up about her marriage to Elvis Presley. Previously, she has kept the details of her marriage quite private but now that some time has passed, it seems like she’s ready to open up about it more. Priscilla met Elvis and began dating him she was just 14 years old and he was 24. They got married eight years later but she was still a young bride.

Elvis Presley wasn't shooting movies or touring, the star would enjoy his own playground at home at Graceland. Being a night owl, The King and his inner circle would head out into Memphis after dark to avoid fans, renting out huge venues in the early hours of the morning, including movie theatres. Now the star's step-brother Billy Stanley has shared precious memories of Elvis' final visit to the cinema with Lisa Marie and Ginger Alden, just four days before he died.

Elvis Presley met Wanda Jackson in 1955 when they went on tour together at teenagers. Wanda, who was just 18-years-old at the time, was a country singer and had built a powerful music career for herself. But when she met Elvis, everything changed.

Elvis Presley met Wanda Jackson in 1955 when they went on tour together. Wanda, who was just 18-years-old at the time, was a country singer and had built a powerful music career for herself. But when she met Elvis, everything changed.

Elvis Presley are eagerly awaiting the exciting upcoming biopic from Luhrmann which is due to hit cinemas later this year. The June 2022 movie will retell the story of the King of Rock and Roll in a brand new light.

Elvis Presley was still an up-and-coming artist, went on tour with country singer Wanda Jackson across the USA. The two young stars got on extremely well, and before long, romance blossomed between them.

Elvis Presley had many flings but only married one woman in Priscilla Presley. Aside from his ex-wife, The King's other more serious girlfriends were Anita Wood, Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden, but even with them, he couldn't resist the temptation of other ladies. According to his cousin Billy Smith, the girls who were only around for a short period of time had a special nickname among the Memphis Mafia.

Elvis Presley are eagerly awaiting the upcoming biopic from Luhrmann which is due to hit later this year. The June 2022 movie will to retell the story of the King of Rock and Roll in a brand new light.

Elvis Presley was building his popularity. The singer was slowly but surely growing a passionate fanbase that would catapult him into stardom in the years to follow, but at the time, he was a humble Mississippi boy on the road with his guitar. On one tour he teamed up with country singer Wanda Jackson, and Elvis became besotted with her.

Elvis Presley and his Memphis Mafia loved goofing around and playing practical jokes on each other, whether on Hollywood movie sets or at Graceland. Although it was tough to actually get The King himself, at least one member of the inner circle remembers succeeding at it. Dean Nichopoulos knew the singer in his later life and worked as his valet and racquetball teacher and was trained to be security in 1977, the year he died.

Elvis Presley was just coming up in popularity. The singer was slowly but surely building a fanbase that would catapult him into stardom in the years to come, but at the time, he was a humble Mississippi boy on the road with his guitar. On one tour he teamed up with country singer Wanda Jackson, and Elvis became besotted with her.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s drama of the rock-and-roll legend starring Austin Butler (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Tom Hanks, will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has confirmed.The movie currently has June 24 release date, which means it couldn’t open the festival unless Warner Bros. Pictures decides to have it bow on May 17 to kick off the milestone 75th edition.