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Elvis Presley

Known as the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley is one of the most famous music icons of the 20th century.

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Tourists lining up outside Graceland

Elvis Presley: Woman charged over scheme to steal Graceland

Officials said she took advantage of the family's "very public and tragic occurrences."
CrimeAugust 17, 2024
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

The Mercedes 600 phenomenon, refugees and their rickshaw business, and an amphibious bus in Paris.
Cars and TransportationJanuary 3, 202426:06 min
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023. She is wearing a sequined and bejeweled bodysuit. Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP

Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley's US album chart record

The pop star is now the solo artist with the most weeks atop the Billboard album chart. What's behind her global appeal?
MusicJanuary 2, 2024
Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes

Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.
FilmAugust 29, 2023
Tom Hanks waving at the premiere of Elvis

Tom Hanks receives 2 Razzies for his role in 'Elvis' biopic

Tom Hanks took home two of the undesirable Razzie awards, while Jared Leto won the year's worst actor for 'Morbius'.
CultureMarch 11, 2023
Lisa Marie Presley headshot in black and white

Grief for Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis

Celebrities from Tom Hanks to Donatella Versace have reacted with shock to the news of the 54-year-old singer.
MusicJanuary 13, 2023
Stamps with skeleton-like animations from one of Iron Maiden's hit singles.

From Iron Maiden to Beethoven: Stars on stamps

Postage companies worldwide celebrate cultural icons. Royal Mail is issuing stamps paying tribute to Iron Maiden.
CultureJanuary 5, 202314 images
Elvis Presley smiles into the camera wearing a white shirt

45 years after his death, Elvis reaches fans from beyond the grave

Decades after his passing, the King lives on in the hearts and minds of fans worldwide. Here's a look at his life.
CultureAugust 16, 20229 images
A young man sings on stage as smiling girls look on

'Elvis': A cinematic ode to the king

Austin Butler plays the hip-shaking sensation, and Tom Hanks play his manager, in this Elvis Presley biopic.
CultureJune 22, 2022
Marilyn Monroe wearing a collar necklace.

'Happy birthday, Mr. President'

Marilyn Monroe's serenade for US President John F. Kennedy was legendary. But it's not the only famous birthday song.
MusicMay 19, 2022
Angela Storm and Meike Berger stand next to a bronze statue of Elvis in Bad Nauheim, Germany

German town unveils Elvis Presley statue

Even years after Elvis Presley's death, fans in Germany still can't help falling in love with "The King."
CultureAugust 13, 2021
Singer Tom Jones performing.

Tom Jones has a 'Sex Bomb' plan

As he releases his new album "Surrounded by Time," the 80-year-old crooner shows no signs of slowing down.
CultureApril 19, 2021
Deutschland I Elvis Presley

German town to unveil Elvis statue

Bad Nauheim to the north of Frankfurt hosted Elvis Presley during his military days.
MusicApril 1, 2021
Priscylla Beaulieu sitting at a desk writing a letter to Elvis Presley, with a picture of him in front of her

World Letter Writing Day: 8 historical notes

Mahatma Gandhi addressed admonishing words to Adolf Hitler, and Elvis Presley sent greetings: 8 letters to marvel over.
LifestyleSeptember 1, 2020
Norwegian artist Kjell Bjornestad impersonating Elvis Presley performs at the start of his challenge

Norwegian smashes Elvis world record

An Elvis Presley impersonator shook up the record books by singing songs from "The King" for more than 50 hours.
CultureJuly 25, 2020
Musik l London, The Beatles 1968

Pop songs that moved us over the decades

As we enter the new decade, we look back on tunes from the past that touched our hearts.
MusicJanuary 2, 20207 images
A red traffic light showing Elvis Presley standing at a microphone

Elvis Presley traffic lights in German town

"The King" is back and telling people when they can cross the road.
SocietyDecember 6, 2018
Philippinen Elvis-Contest in Makita - Jun Espinosa, Jega Theesan, Buddy Reyes, Boy Sanchez, Douglas Masuda, Bongo Jaim Lim, Elvich Phatihatakorn, Eddie Lombardo, Yukihiro Nishijima und Tatsuro Nagata

All shook up: Elvis in Asia contest

Elvis impersonators from across Asia belted out classics at the first Elvis in Asia competition.
CultureAugust 20, 2017
Philippinen Elvis-Contest in Makita - Bongo Jaim Lim (picture-alliance/AP Photo/B. Marquez)

Elvis in Asia contest: In pictures

Elvis impersonators from across Asia and Australia participated in the first Elvis in Asia contest in the Philippines.
CultureAugust 20, 20177 images
Deutschland Elvis Presley spielt als Sergeant in Bad Nauheim

Sleep like Elvis Presley in Bad Nauheim

The hotel in Bad Nauheim in which Elvis Presley once stayed has re-opened including the famous room number 10.
TravelAugust 16, 2017
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Elvis still inspires, 40 years after his death

Four decades after his death, Elvis still enjoys fame worldwide. DW takes a look at his life and legacy.
CultureAugust 16, 2017
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Elvis jumpsuits: The King's tailor

Elvis jumpsuits: The King's tailor
March 5, 20176 images
Scotty Moore, Copyright: Getty Images/M. Brown

Elvis' first guitarist Scotty Moore dies, aged 84

Scotty Moore helped shaped Elvis' revolutionary rock sound and went on to play with greats like Bruce Springsteen.
June 29, 2016
Frank Zappa

Dead musicians live longer

No matter that Frank Zappa or Amy Winehouse have passed away. They're still big money makers.
MusicAugust 24, 201512 images
Elvis Presley

Elvis lives!

Elvis Presley would have turned 80 on January 8. He died in 1977.
MusicJanuary 7, 201511 images
Elvis Presley

Elvis lives - in London

Cars, guitars, costumes and gold records: more than 300 articles once belonging to Elvis Presley are on display in London until August 2015. January 8, 2015 marks what would have been the iconic artist's 80th birthday.
December 12, 2014

The Top-Earning Dead Celebrities: Shift Ranking of October 16

1. Michael Jackson (US $170 million / last 12 months)| 2. Elvis Presley (US $55 million)| 3. Marilyn Monroe (US $27 million)| 4. Charles Schulz (US $25 million)| 5. John Lennon (US $12 million)| Source: Forbes
October 16, 2014
Deutschland Auto BMW-Museum in München BMW 507 Baujahr 1956

Elvis Presley's BMW 507

The King of Rock and Roll drove a 507 during his stint as an American G.I. in Germany. The car wound up in the US, but has now returned to Germany, where it's to go on show at the BMW Museum in Munich.
Cars and TransportationSeptember 10, 201405:19 min

Shift Ranking of October 25: The Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

1. Michael Jackson (USD 160M ) 2. Elvis Presley (USD 55M) | 3. Charles Schultz (USD 37M) | 4. Elisabeth Taylor (USD 25M) | 5. Bob Marley (USD 18M) | (Earnings between June 2012 - June 2013) Source: forbes.com
October 25, 2013

Elvis Presley-Anniversary

The King lives on: 30 years after his death Elvis is still on our minds.
August 16, 2007