Michael Jackson denied being influenced by Elvis Presley

UPDATED  with full cast: Producers of the upcoming Broadway musical MJ, which begins previews December 6 at Neil Simon Theatre ahead of opening night February 1, has unveiled the full cast joining Myles Frost as Michael Jackson.

Roy Trakin Walter Yetnikoff, a colorful record label executive who led CBS Records as president/CEO from 1975 to 1990 — when its roster was stacked with superstars like Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones — died Sunday night at age 87.  He would have turned 88 on August 11.A cause of death has not been given, although he had been battling several illnesses in recent years.

Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley was always going to have her personal life looked at with a fine-toothed comb. In her adult years, the American star has had a few marriages that have claimed headlines.

When Michael Jackson passed away in June 2009 at age 50, his death shocked the world. At the time of his passing, his three children were still all very young. Michael’s only daughter Paris, who was 11 when he died, gave a heartbreaking eulogy at the “Billie Jean” singer’s memorial service. “Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine… I just wanted to say I love him so much,” she said, via The Guardian.

Elvis Presley only had one child in Lisa Marie, with his wife Priscilla Presley. And during a fan Q&A on her official Facebook a few years ago, the only spouse of The King shared how they chose their daughter's name.

“Under Your Spell,” Tito continues the magic. The star-studded video for his uplifting debut single — “Love One Another” — actually features cameos from a slew of familiar faces, from Chris Tucker to Magic Johnson.But it’s also a dual A-list family reunion: Katherine, Janet, LaToya, Jermaine and Paris Jackson share screen time with Kris Jenner and Khloé and Kim Kardashian.

Elvis Presley embarked on a number of relationships with countless women. After splitting up with his wife Priscilla Presley in 1973, the King worked on himself, learned karate, and spent his time dating.

Elvis Presley was devastated when he learned he had been conscripted into the US Army. On March 24, 1958, the singer was inducted into the army in Memphis, Tennessee.

Elvis Presley was the daughter of Albert Henry Iversen, who was born in Egersund, Norway. He would go on to emigrate to the United States where he married a woman of Scots-Irish and English descent called Lorraine.

Tito Jackson says a Jackson family reunion tour with sister Janet Jackson is very much a possibility.

Michael Jackson once pitched a collaboration with Duran Duran, but the group turned down the offer.The Simon Le Bon-fronted band appeared on What Happens Live With Andy Cohen yesterday (August 2) where they were asked whether they had a friendship with Jackson back in the 1980s.In response, keyboardist Nick Rhodes recalled the time he received an unexpected phone call from the King Of Pop.“We go home after a tour – it must have been 1983, I think.

Once upon a time, a Michael Jackson/Duran Duran collaboration almost became real.

For hardcore fans, the King is still alive, but for most of the population, they believe Elvis Presley died of addiction problems.

Elvis Presley expert Billy Stallings Spa Guy, Reynolds shared how she was in the line for the cheap seats at Elvis' Las Vegas show when Willie showed up. She asked what he was doing there and the country singer replied: "I came to see the man!"Reynolds couldn't remember exactly what year it was but Willie invited her in to join him in one of the more expensive curved booths.

Freddie Mercury decided to write a tribute song to The King. And the result was the No 1 hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love, which the Queen singer wrote in the bath in around 10 minutes.

Freddie Mercury wrote his tribute song to Elvis Presley in the bath in 10 minutes, his bandmates Roger Taylor and Brian May have said.‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ was released in 1979, two years after the US star’s death at the age of 42.During the latest episode of Queen The Greatest, which looks back on the band’s career, Taylor and May recalled the origins of ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ and its impact on the group.Talking about trying to change tact with their recording process seven

Hulu and the anthology series is a spin-off to the original American Horror Story. The 16-part show tells a new story with each episode and some fan-favourite characters have made a comeback.

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DON'T MISSElvis: Linda Thompson shares rare footage of King a year before death [LINDA AND ELVIS]Elvis ex-girlfriend Linda Thompson visits The King's humble birthplace [ELVIS BIRTHPLATE]Elvis Presley: Linda Thompson on what it was like dating The King [LINDA DATING ELVIS]On revising Graceland, Linda wrote on her Instagram: "I took a walk down memory lane today at my former home, where I lived for 4 1/2 years - Graceland in Memphis.