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'Toxic Las Vegas' (Jamieson Shaw Remix) Mash-up of Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas' & Britney Spears 'Toxic' Released on Streaming Platforms
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2023


The soundtrack is currently up for two 2023 Grammy Award nominations – Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media Album and Best Rap Performance (for Doja Cat’s single “Vegas”). The blockbuster film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, landed at #1 in the box office in its first weekend in theaters.

Elvis Takes The Stage At The Irving Arts Center In January As Part of TIMELESS TRIBUTES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2022


The Entertainment Series of Irving continues its “Timeless  Tributes” season with Kraig Parker: The Ultimate Elvis. Always a crowd-pleaser, Kraig returns to  Irving for another soul-satisfying performance on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

Baz Luhrmann Teases the Possibility of an ELVIS Stage Musical
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022


Director Baz Luhrmann has teased that a stage adaption of Elvis could be a possibility. The original Moulin Rouge! director helmed a critically acclaimed biopic on iconic singer Elvis Presley, which was released over the summer. The feature starred Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Brevard Music Center Announces Inaugural Legendary Artist Series Performances Starring Joshua Bell
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022


Brevard Music Center (BMC) announces the first Legendary Artist Series performances with Joshua Bell including a recital in Parker Concert Hall titled Voice and the Violin: Joshua Bell and Larisa Martinez on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m., and Joshua Bell Performs Tchaikovsky with BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and the BMC Orchestra on Wednesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Gary Clark Jr. Returns to the Road for Fall 2022 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022


Grammy Award-winner Gary Clark Jr. will return to the road for a month-long fall headline tour across North America. This run kicks off September 9 in Birmingham, AL at Avondale Brewery, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and closes out four weeks later on October 9 at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, CA.

ELVIS se estrena hoy en cines
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 24, 2022


La nueva película está dirigida por Baz Luhrmann y llega a la gran pantalla en nuestro país.

Kacey Musgraves Shares 'Can't Help Falling in Love' From ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2022


Kacey Musgraves has shared her rendition of 'Can't Help Falling in Love' from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via House of Iona/RCA Records. This latest release follows Doja Cat’s melodic single “Vegas” and Swae Lee & Diplo's “Tupelo Shuffle” featuring Gary Clark Jr. The track was released with a new music video featuring film footage.

ABC News Presents a Special Edition of '20/20' on the Making of ELVIS
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2022


The special features Connelly’s exclusive interviews with Presley’s surviving family, including his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, and his granddaughter Riley Keough, who reflect on the 45 years since his death, their involvement in the film and the contribution the film will have toward Presley’s legacy.

ELVIS Star Austin Butler Releases New Track 'Trouble'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022


RCA Records releases Austin Butler’s version of the Elvis' “Trouble” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Check out where to listen!

VIDEO: Doja Cat Drops 'Vegas' Video From ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022


Watch Doja Cat's video for her single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The video features Shonka Dukureh, who plays Big Mama Thornton in the film.

Swae Lee & Diplo Release 'Tupelo Shuffle' From ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022


Swae Lee & Diplo drop new single “Tupelo Shuffle” featuring Gary Clark Jr. (who plays Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup in the film) and Austin Butler (who give voice to Elvis Presley on the track and plays him in the film) from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via House of Iona/RCA Records.

Eminem, Stevie Nicks & More Join ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022


It has also been announced that Kacey Musgraves will sing 'Can't Help Falling In Love' and Maneskin will sing “If I Can Dream.” The soundtrack will also feature Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Cee Lo Green, Gary Clark Jr., Paravi, Pnau, Yola, Swae Lee, Diplo, and Jazmine Sullivan.

Doja Cat Releases 'Vegas' From Forthcoming ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 6, 2022


RCA Records drops Doja Cat’s melodic, bouncy new single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The soundtrack is set to be released the same date as Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The track incorporates “Hound Dog” in a unique, singular way that only Doja Cat could ever do.

RCA to Release ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Featuring Lead Single from Doja Cat
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2022


ELVIS is an epic spectacle from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The soundtrack features Elvis’s body of work spanning the 1950s, 60s and 70s, while also celebrating his diverse musical influences.

VÍDEO: Trailer de ELVIS, la nueva película de Baz Luhrmann
by Elena Díaz-Guerra - Feb 18, 2022


El biopic de Elvis Presley se estrenará en junio de este año.

VIDEO: First Look at Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS Biopic in Official Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 17, 2022


The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The cast also includes Richard Roxburgh, Hellen Thomson, Natasha Bassett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Zavier Samuel, and Jodi Smit-McPhee.

BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS
by Herbert Paine - Nov 21, 2021


David Appleford hails MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS as 'a genuine, rock ‘n roll musical theatre thrill ride.' Just right for the Holiday Season! Runs through January 2nd at The Phoeni Theatre Company.

Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS Film Delays Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2021


As previously announced, Baz Luhrmann has cast Austin Butler as Elvis Presley in the film. Joining Butler and Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker are Olivia DeJonge, Gary Clark, Jr., Yola, Lenesha Randolph, Jordan Holland, Shonka Dukureh, Shannon Sanders, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Alton Mason.

Bristol Old Vic Teams Up With Littlefrench Restaurant For Latest Food Pop-Up
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2021


Bristol Old Vic today announced the second in its series of exciting collaborations with some of the city’s best food spots. Local restaurant littlefrench will be resident at Bristol Old Vic until Feb 2022, bringing some of the well-known restaurant’s unique, relaxed style to the iconic theatre venue.

Don McLean Featured Guest On The T.G. Sheppard Show This Friday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 4, 2021


McLean is also featured this week by People.com where he shared not only his experience with Elvis Presley recording “And I Love You So,” but also how the world needs good music which helps keep everyone grounded during these trying times.

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