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Elvis Presley, Memphis and Pop Culture
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Gary Collins Is A WANTED Man!
Gary Collins (husband to Elvis co-star Mary Ann Mobley in the film Harum Scarum) is in a heap of
T-R-O-U-B-L-E -- there's a warrant out for his arrest in the wake of his latest vehicular misstep in Mississippi ... and prosecutors are now gunning to revoke his probation.
On November 4, Collins was supposed to show up in court in L.A. for a probation progress report in connection with his 2007 DUI. According to court records -- he failed to appear, so the judge issued a $100,000 arrest warrant.
Ironically, had Collins shown up in court on November 4 for his progress report, the L.A. judge would have terminated his probation.
Collins is a 2-time DUI offender. As for his most recent run-in with the law, one of the passengers in the car he allegedly hit in Mississippi says he smelled alcohol on Collins' breath, however, cops only charged him with hit and run. That case is pending.
Rick Schmidt, Supervisor for the Van Nuys Branch of the City Attorney's Office, tells TMZ his office will now seek to revoke Collins' probation in the 2007 DUI ... which could land him in jail.
Calls to Collins' lawyer were not returned.
See our original story:
Harum Scarum Star Mary Ann Mobley's Husband in trouble!
T-R-O-U-B-L-E -- there's a warrant out for his arrest in the wake of his latest vehicular misstep in Mississippi ... and prosecutors are now gunning to revoke his probation.
On November 4, Collins was supposed to show up in court in L.A. for a probation progress report in connection with his 2007 DUI. According to court records -- he failed to appear, so the judge issued a $100,000 arrest warrant.
Ironically, had Collins shown up in court on November 4 for his progress report, the L.A. judge would have terminated his probation.
Collins is a 2-time DUI offender. As for his most recent run-in with the law, one of the passengers in the car he allegedly hit in Mississippi says he smelled alcohol on Collins' breath, however, cops only charged him with hit and run. That case is pending.
Rick Schmidt, Supervisor for the Van Nuys Branch of the City Attorney's Office, tells TMZ his office will now seek to revoke Collins' probation in the 2007 DUI ... which could land him in jail.
Calls to Collins' lawyer were not returned.
See our original story:
Harum Scarum Star Mary Ann Mobley's Husband in trouble!
Elvis Inspired Tom Jones Gospel Album
Tom Jones has said that his latest album ‘Praise and Blame’ is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
According to MSN, Jones said “[Elvis and I] would stay up all night talking about music. He was surprised I knew gospel songs and wanted to know when I’d record a gospel album. I said I would and this is it.”
Jones made a name for himself singing pop music. Having recorded hits such as ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ and ‘The Green Green Grass Of Home’, Jones decided to go to to gospel music at the age of 70 to mixed reviews.
‘Praise and Blame’ was produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Crowded House) and features a huge list of amazing musicians including Booker T. Jones and Gillian Welch.
According to MSN, Jones said “[Elvis and I] would stay up all night talking about music. He was surprised I knew gospel songs and wanted to know when I’d record a gospel album. I said I would and this is it.”
Jones made a name for himself singing pop music. Having recorded hits such as ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ and ‘The Green Green Grass Of Home’, Jones decided to go to to gospel music at the age of 70 to mixed reviews.
‘Praise and Blame’ was produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Crowded House) and features a huge list of amazing musicians including Booker T. Jones and Gillian Welch.
Collector Greg Page Teams Up With EPE
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) announced today that due to the overwhelming response and success of the past four years' international search, it is launching the fifth annual "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest(TM)" in 2011. Contestants will be chosen at numerous licensed preliminary Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contests being held at fairs, festivals and other venues around the world. The semifinal and final rounds will be held during Elvis Week 2011 in Memphis, August 10 through 16, 2011.
"The worldwide response to our first four years of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest has exceeded our expectations," said Scott Williams, VP of Marketing for EPE. "The contest is a way for Elvis fans to celebrate Elvis' never-ending contribution to the world of entertainment. Every year we are very impressed with the quality of contestants and again congratulate Justin Shandor who was named the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist."
Judges will be looking for the "best representation of the Elvis legacy" in talent, appearance, performance, stage presence and each contestant's overall tribute to Elvis. The best overall performer will be named the "2011 Elvis Tribute Artist of the Year."
There will be four new preliminary contests in Australia in 2011 thanks to a new relationship between EPE and Page Johnstone Pty Ltd. The company was founded by Australian businessman David Johnstone and musician and actor, Greg Page. Page is best known as the original lead vocalist and a founding member of the children's band The Wiggles and has also recorded several solo albums.
Preliminary contests will be held in Coolangatta, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Another international contest joining for the first time in 2011 is the European Elvis Championships at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, England.
Other contests that have occurred or are in the planning stages at this time include:
The LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival in New York Pechanga Casino Resort Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in California The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Chinook Winds Casino in Oregon The Collingwood Elvis Festival Ontario, Canada Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis Festival Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival in British Columbia, Canada New England Elvis Festival in Manchester, NH Rockin' 'E' Jamboree at Oneida Casino in Green Bay, WS Elvis FANtasy Fest in Portage, IN Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival in Bushkill, VA Silver Slipper Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Mississippi Wintersun Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Queensland, Australia Tampa Bay, FL Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Harrah's Cherokee Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in North Carolina The Dick Clark Bandstand Theater in Branson, MO, home to Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach, SC in the new Legends in Concert Theater located at Broadway at the Beach The Japan ETA Contest The Legends in Concert locations in Las Vegas, NV and Atlantic City, NJ The "Last Chance" ETA Contest at Hard Rock Cafe, Memphis, TN
Additional contests will be added in the coming weeks.
Prizes for the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest include:
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest First Place Winner:
Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2011 Performance Contract with Legends in Concert Cash prize of $20,000 Selection of other valuable prizes
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Second Place Winner:
Cash prize of $3,000 Selection of other valuable prizes
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Third Place Winner:
Cash prize of $2,000 Selection of other valuable prizes
For a complete list of contest preliminaries, along with tribute artist photos, videos and additional information about the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Elvis Week, please visit www.Elvis.com. Organizations and entertainment venues interested in holding their own preliminary should e-mail Ultimate@elvis.com for more information.
"The worldwide response to our first four years of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest has exceeded our expectations," said Scott Williams, VP of Marketing for EPE. "The contest is a way for Elvis fans to celebrate Elvis' never-ending contribution to the world of entertainment. Every year we are very impressed with the quality of contestants and again congratulate Justin Shandor who was named the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist."
Judges will be looking for the "best representation of the Elvis legacy" in talent, appearance, performance, stage presence and each contestant's overall tribute to Elvis. The best overall performer will be named the "2011 Elvis Tribute Artist of the Year."
There will be four new preliminary contests in Australia in 2011 thanks to a new relationship between EPE and Page Johnstone Pty Ltd. The company was founded by Australian businessman David Johnstone and musician and actor, Greg Page. Page is best known as the original lead vocalist and a founding member of the children's band The Wiggles and has also recorded several solo albums.
Preliminary contests will be held in Coolangatta, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Another international contest joining for the first time in 2011 is the European Elvis Championships at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, England.
Other contests that have occurred or are in the planning stages at this time include:
The LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival in New York Pechanga Casino Resort Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in California The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Chinook Winds Casino in Oregon The Collingwood Elvis Festival Ontario, Canada Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis Festival Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival in British Columbia, Canada New England Elvis Festival in Manchester, NH Rockin' 'E' Jamboree at Oneida Casino in Green Bay, WS Elvis FANtasy Fest in Portage, IN Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival in Bushkill, VA Silver Slipper Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Mississippi Wintersun Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Queensland, Australia Tampa Bay, FL Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Harrah's Cherokee Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in North Carolina The Dick Clark Bandstand Theater in Branson, MO, home to Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach, SC in the new Legends in Concert Theater located at Broadway at the Beach The Japan ETA Contest The Legends in Concert locations in Las Vegas, NV and Atlantic City, NJ The "Last Chance" ETA Contest at Hard Rock Cafe, Memphis, TN
Additional contests will be added in the coming weeks.
Prizes for the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest include:
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest First Place Winner:
Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2011 Performance Contract with Legends in Concert Cash prize of $20,000 Selection of other valuable prizes
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Second Place Winner:
Cash prize of $3,000 Selection of other valuable prizes
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Third Place Winner:
Cash prize of $2,000 Selection of other valuable prizes
For a complete list of contest preliminaries, along with tribute artist photos, videos and additional information about the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Elvis Week, please visit www.Elvis.com. Organizations and entertainment venues interested in holding their own preliminary should e-mail Ultimate@elvis.com for more information.
Viva Elvis
"Viva Elvis" is the latest in a long list of Elvis Presley hits. The album comes eight months after the opening of Cirque De Soleil's "Viva Elvis" show at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.
"The album is not a cast album," said the album's executive producer Adam Block, of Sony Music Entertainment. "It's not a remix album. It is an Elvis Presley album as though he made it this year with an ear and an eye for what's happening today."
The album covers the entire span of Presley's career.
"Technically, now we can hear Elvis' performances cleaner and clearer," said Rob Santos, vice-president of A&R at Sony Music Entertainment. "You can hear his voice in a way you never have before."
You can also see his influence like never before.
The songs are the same ones used in "Viva Elvis" the show. The performers and musicians say the show was a labor of love and they were inspired by the King's famous home.
"Once we got to Memphis and Graceland, wow, that's when everything changed," said Michael McNamara, one of the show's performers. "After that Graceland trip, everyone came back with so much more emotion. You could just tell the way people were performing things it was different."
The minds behind the album and show say they're hard work wasn't just for fans; it was also for the King himself.
"Elvis gave so much to all of us, but it's really incredible now to give back to him," said Elvis' ex-wife Priscilla Presley.
When it debuted, "Viva Elvis" was in the upper half of the Billboard 100.
Lisa Marie Becomes Charity Patron
Actors Ray Winstone and Sid Owen, who are both patrons of the charity, and Amanda Redmond were also among guests at the star-studded event, which raised £59,000 towards granting the wishes of terminally-ill children and those with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities.
Organiser Avril Mills said: “We have granted 83 dreams in under three years, so the money is going to go towards a lot more dreams. It costs between £500 and £5,000 for a dream.
“Lisa Marie Presley was very nice and she now wants to become a patron of the charity.
“We talked about the charity and she brought a big framed picture of Elvis, which she got flown over for The Dream Factory from Graceland, and that raised £7,000.”
More than 280 people from all over London and Essex, attended the ball, which also included performances from dancers and a show band.
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