Elvis Presley News

This Summer, Syfy's new original programming will transport viewers into imaginative worlds and extreme adventures with the premieres of reality series Exit (June 4), Joe Rogan Questions Everything (July 16), Notorious Hauntings (July 16) and Cosworld (August 27)

CONCERT TO END BULLYING, a benefit performance featuring the nation's premier vocal group and stage and screen star Taye Diggs - best known for his roles on ABC-TV's 'Private Practice' and on Broadway and feature film versions of Rent - will take place tonight, April 20, 2013 at The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

Embodying 'The King of Rock and Roll,' Brandon Bennett returns to the Suncoast Showroom in 'Elvis My Way' tonight, April 20 and tomorrow, April 21.

FOX has ordered two more seasons of the genre-defying musical sensation GLEE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Actor Nicolas Cage and musician Vince Neil attended MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Harrah's Las Vegas last night, April 16. Following the performance, the pair went backstage to meet and congratulate the cast on a wonderful show. The group chatted for a while and Cage and Neil even tried on some of the show's costumes, posing for pictures in them with the cast. Check it out below!

Elvis Presley's Graceland will celebrate the Memphis Grizzlies and their success in reaching the 2013 NBA Playoffs by illuminating the exterior of the famous Memphis mansion in the team's signature colors of Beale Street Blue and Grizzlies Gold starting Tuesday, April 16 throughout the team's NBA Playoff run.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features the music of legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. The four came together for one night only at Sun Records in Memphis, TN on December 4, 1956, and the show gives audiences an inside look on what could be considered the greatest "jam session" of all time. Audiences can expect to hear popular hits such as 'Blue Suede Shoes,' 'Hound Dog,' and 'I Walk the Line' along with 'Great Balls of Fire,' 'Fever,' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.' Below, Kelly Lamont, who plays Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne, speaks in depth about the story, the characters, the music, and her experiences with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.

Broadway in New Orleans presents the national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by an electrifying true story.

On April 30th, American Idol fans will have a chance to snag their Idols Singing Idols 'ZinePaks exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide or at Walmart.com.

The Yale Whiffenpoofs, the nation's premier vocal group and stage and screen star Darren Criss - best known for his role on the Fox TV hit GLEE - will headline a concert to benefit P.S. Arts, which helps bring arts education to underserved public schools. Presented by the Association of Yale Alumni and the Yale Whiffenpoofs Alumni Association the evening will take place tonight, April 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The Yale Whiffenpoofs and special guest Darren Criss will perform a cappella and choral renditions of American jazz classics, contemporary pop hits, and more.

The international touring company known as The Polynesian Paradise Dancers will perform at Gorilla Tango's SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077) in POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE, tonight, April 14th, 2013 at 6pm.

In this brand new show for 2013, Europe's most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist - Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King - celebrating the entire career of the musical legend.

'When I Was Your Man' - the latest hit single from Atlantic recording artist Bruno Mars' new album, 'UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX' - has ascended to the #1 spot on Billboard's 'Hot 100.' The single's chart-topping success comes hot on the heels of the album's sensational first single, 'Locked Out Of Heaven,' which held the #1 position for six consecutive weeks earlier this year. 'When I Was Your Man,' which marks Mars' fifth single to reach No. 1 on the 'Hot 100,' has exceeded sales of 2 million stateside and 1 million overseas.

Mommie Dearest Inc. in association with Producer Jerry Rosenberg have announced dates for the New York premiere of SURVIVING MOMMIE DEAREST an empowering and inspirational new production starring Christina Crawford - actress, activist and author of the 1978 best-selling autobiographical book 'Mommie Dearest.' The show features an award-winning bio-pic documentary covering 100 years of show-biz history and details the turbulent relationship between Christina and her movie legend adoptive mother, Joan Crawford. Complete with film clips and footage from forgotten 1940's home movies, SURVIVING MOMMIE DEAREST is slated for a limited run of 5 performances, during the week of Mother's Day and will run off-Broadway at the Snapple Theater Center in Manhattan.

In celebration and recognition of women who have made a difference in the world through their chosen art form, The Riverside Theatre today announced it has selected Dr. Cissy Houston as the recipient of the 4th Annual Women of Excellence in the Arts Award. This year's event will take place at the Theatre (91 Claremont Ave., bet. 120th & 122nd St.), on Friday, April 26, starting at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a special reception at 6:00 p.m.), where Houston will discuss her book, "Remembering Whitney." Co-Chairs for this very special evening are R&B singers Chuck Jackson and Smokey Robinson!

In an effort to make the 40+ years of the "Yoshi's Experience" of superb intimate live music and high quality Japanese-style cuisine the same, Yoshi's San Francisco will implement a new seating policy effective Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

There was a rare show in Austin on Monday at the Cactus Cafe. Some of the members of the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET came and entertained an intimate crowd with songs from the famous show. John Michael Presney (Carl Perkins), Cody Slaughter (Elvis Presley), David Elkins (Johnny Cash), Austin Cook (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Scott Moreau (Sam Phillips) came and spent time answering questions and singing songs for an enthusiastic crowd. It was memorable for everyone.

You may see some construction around Downtown Austin next week, because the National Tour of Million Dollar Quartet just blew the roof off of the Bass Concert Hall. The show, a rollicking 110 minute salute to iconic, classic rock and rollers, seems almost tailor made for Austin, the live music capitol of the world. The only thing louder than the music is the screams and hollers from the crowd.

Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan.

The Yale Whiffenpoofs, the nation's premier vocal group and stage and screen star Darren Criss - best known for his role on the Fox TV hit GLEE - will headline a concert to benefit P.S. Arts, which helps bring arts education to underserved public schools. Presented by the Association of Yale Alumni and the Yale Whiffenpoofs Alumni Association the evening will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The Yale Whiffenpoofs and special guest Darren Criss will perform a cappella and choral renditions of American jazz classics, contemporary pop hits, and more.