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Elvis Presley

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2013

    Fidlar Tour Diary: Crowdsurfing In a Living Room

    By Ian Joulain Highland Park four-piece Fidlar made a name for themselves last year for their explosive skate pop-punk, which led to scarred limbs and broken mic stands at house parties across L.A. As we wrote in March, they were either on the brink of getting huge or flaming out; looks like it w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2013

    The Five Best Concerts in L.A. This Week

    Monday, January 7 Feeding People THE ECHO Feeding People, who are in residency at the Echo this month, are barely weeks away from the February release of their second LP, Island Universe, and the few tracks out so far underscore exactly how cosmically one-of-a-kind this record will be. Universe so ... More >>

  • Music

    January 3, 2013

    Music Picks: Lord Huron, Matthewdavid, Smell 15th Anniversary Party

    Monday, January 7 Feeding People THE ECHO Feeding People, who are in residency at the Echo this month, are barely weeks away from the February release of their second LP, Island Universe, and the few tracks out so far underscore exactly how cosmically one-of-a-kind this record will be. Universe so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2012

    From Lolita to Elvis: Your Weekly Movie To-Do List

    Our weekly list of special event films: Saturday, Nov. 17 Do dinner and a movie Stanley Kubrick-style with LACMA's new pop-up dinner series, RED. Tonight, one ticket gives you a chance to guzzle a forbidden feast-themed dinner by chef Jason Fullilove, then see deviant Humbert Humbert ache oh so poe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2012

    Why Folks Are Complaining About Lil Wayne Breaking Elvis' Record - And Why They're Wrong

    Last week, rapper Lil Wayne added to his already-quite-substantial legacy by breaking Elvis Presley's record for most songs on the Hot 100 charts by a solo artist. Immediately, however, many began squawking that this record deserved an asterisks, a la Roger Maris' 61 home runs. See also: *My Broth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2012

    Johnny Ramone's Widow Linda Takes Us Inside Their Strange Estate

    Linda Ramone lives in an eccentric museum. The widow of iconic Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone (who died in 2004 of prostate cancer) is dedicated to preserving her late husband's legacy, and his estate. She still lives in the home they shared in the Valley -- a wacky, charmingly garish house filled ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2012

    1041 Studios Fire Damages Hollywood Venue Where Beatles, Elvis, Beach Boys Recorded

    A studio complex where the Beatles, Elvis and the Beach Boys recorded went up in flames tonight, according to the L.A. Fire Department and reports. The blaze at 1041 N. Orange Avenue in Hollywood (a.k.a. 1041 Production Studios) was reported about 7 p.m. and was put out in 18 minutes, according to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    Fidlar on Hangovers, House Parties, and How They Came up With Their Name

    See also our feature story: Fidlar Are Drunk, Reckless and Proud of It Our print feature story this week focuses on Fidlar, Highland Park-based garage punks who are creating major industry buzz without seeming to give a fuck. Over the course of a beer-drenched BBQ at their home-recording studio, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Rock 'n' Roll Tailor Glen Palmer On The Time Gregg Allman Passed Out In His Store

    Jennie Warren​By Justin Bolois See also: Glen Palmer Makes Clothes for Rock Gods: Living on Tom Petty's Malibu Estate, He's Tailored Duds for Everyone From Bob Dylan to Fleetwood Mac In this week's music feature, we profile rock n' roll tailor Glen Palmer and his helter-skelter journey desig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    It's 2012. Is Elvis Still Sexy? God Yes

    ​I grew up near Memphis, but didn't tour Graceland until I was of drinking age. I'm not saying the 50,000 Elvis fans who make the pilgrimage every summer for the anniversary of his death are wrong, but I'm not alone in my lack of curiosity about the place. My parents have spent most of their l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2011

    Kelly Clarkson Endorses Ron Paul: The Five Most Baffling Political Pairings

    This really happened. See #1 for details.​When it comes to presidential endorsements, musicians tend to be pretty predictable. Most all of them seem to go for Democrats, except for Ted Nugent. And then, inevitably, the Republican candidates go ahead and use the left-leaning rockers' music anyw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Wanda Jackson on How Jack White Convinced Her to Do Amy Winehouse's "You Know I'm No Good"

    See also: Our review of Wanda Jackson and Best Coast - Club Nokia - Dec 31 2011 Wanda Jackson has been performing for nearly 60 years. One of rock n' roll's original bad girls -- who once stole Elvis Presley's heart -- she recognizes a good year when it comes around. "It's been a good ride, I'll te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    LA Weekly Flickr Pool Photo of the Day: Your Elvis Food Moment

    LA Weekly Flickr pool/averagebettyElvis sandwich​This LA Weekly Flickr pool photo, taken by photographer averagebetty, is of an Elvis sandwich, or one of the many variations of sandwiches built in memory of the late Elvis Presley, a man known as much for his questionable food habits and Libera ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Axel Braun, Director of Elvis Porn Parody, Gets Death Threat, Hate Mail Over XXX Spoof of the 'King'

    Vivid EntertainmentElvis is all shook up in this video.​Axel Braun, the director of Elvis XXX: A Porn Parody, recently received a death threat as well as more than 100 hate emails as a result of the January release by Vivid Entertainment, the studio reports. An apparent fan of the King left a ... More >>

  • Music

    January 20, 2011

    Page Two: Music Roundup

    Vivid EntertainmentElvis is all shook up in this video.​Axel Braun, the director of Elvis XXX: A Porn Parody, recently received a death threat as well as more than 100 hate emails as a result of the January release by Vivid Entertainment, the studio reports. An apparent fan of the King left a ... More >>

  • News

    January 20, 2011

    David Lynch, (Non-)Musician: The L.A. Weekly Interview

    Vivid EntertainmentElvis is all shook up in this video.​Axel Braun, the director of Elvis XXX: A Porn Parody, recently received a death threat as well as more than 100 hate emails as a result of the January release by Vivid Entertainment, the studio reports. An apparent fan of the King left a ... More >>

  • Columns

    November 18, 2010

    Elvis and the Gold Statue

    Vivid EntertainmentElvis is all shook up in this video.​Axel Braun, the director of Elvis XXX: A Porn Parody, recently received a death threat as well as more than 100 hate emails as a result of the January release by Vivid Entertainment, the studio reports. An apparent fan of the King left a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Amazing Rants Overheard at Venice Beach: "Elvis, you know you got to go up and down!"

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Film+TV

    September 2, 2010

    Movie Review: White Wedding

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    TWO PRINCES AND A KING

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Margie and Robert E. Petersen: Driven to Collect

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 5, 2010

    MEAT, DON'T PHALLUS ME NOW

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Articles

    January 28, 2010

    MADLIBERATION

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Music

    January 28, 2010

    MADLIBERATION

    ​Location: Venice Beach boardwalk Ranters: Man Dressed as Gold Statue, Man Dressed as Elvis, miscellaneous Venice Beach regulars Time: 1:00 p.m. on a Friday Topics Covered: The laws of motion as relating to Elvis; bullying; rules governing street performers; status of America as a free count ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    Eat Cake for Elvis Presley's Birthday in Palm Springs at the King and Priscilla's Love Nest

    If you want to go where the REAL action was vis a vis Elvis Presley, it was in his loins, and nowhere did he exercise and employ his loins more than in Palm Springs, where his Honeymoon Hideaway house served as The King's love nest. The bathtub at Elvis and Priscella's Palm Springs house.​ ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 7, 2010

    FOREVER YOUNG (AND HOT!)

    If you want to go where the REAL action was vis a vis Elvis Presley, it was in his loins, and nowhere did he exercise and employ his loins more than in Palm Springs, where his Honeymoon Hideaway house served as The King's love nest. The bathtub at Elvis and Priscella's Palm Springs house.​ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Alfred Wertheimer Elvis Grammy 21

    Is there any more beautiful specimen of American beauty than Elvis Presley at 21? Those lips, those sleepy eyes, that hair, that pout, the sneer and the smile. Elvis Presley is male beauty personified. Alfred Wertheimer​ The Grammy Museum just announced an upcoming exhibit of photojournali ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Twitter Answers The Eternal White Guy Question -- What Are Black People Thinking?

    elvis.comHe tried.​The hottest trending topic on Twitter today is #BlackThoughts, and people are opening up like Sarah Palin at a book signing. When he wasn't pillaging for gold, spices, rap skills or Selma Hayek, the white man yearned throughout history to answer an eternal question: What ar ... More >>

  • Stage

    August 27, 2009

    Troubadour Theater Company’s Oedipus the King, Mama! and Chekhov’s The Seagull

    Mama’s boys

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Oedipus the King, Mama!

    Mama’s boys

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2009

    Auto-Inspired Exhibit

    Mama’s boys

  • LA Life

    July 10, 2008

    Why Mexicans Love Elvis

    Aside from the pompadour, no gabacho can sing "Guadalajara" like he does

  • Music

    May 15, 2008

    Rockabilly Singer Glen Glenn: 50 Years of Classic Jump Music

    From the Hometown Jamboree to the Santa Monica Pier Swing Shift dance party, Glenn has left his mark on L.A.

  • LA Life

    January 3, 2008

    Everybody Do the Medulla Oblongata!

    What to do in Los Angeles this week

  • Music

    July 26, 2007

    Power Pop Ain't Noise Pollution

    What to do in Los Angeles this week

  • Stage

    June 7, 2007

    Elvis’ Bad Trip

    Acid reflux

  • Music

    November 30, 2006

    Rock Picks

    For the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 7

  • Film+TV

    August 10, 2006

    Mods & Rockers 2006: Long Live the King!

    For the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 7

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Vive La Diffs!

    For the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 7

  • Columns

    March 31, 2005

    Rebel Yelp

    For the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 7

  • Stage

    November 18, 2004

    King Me

    For the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 7

  • Music

    April 17, 2003

    Between Nowhere

    Lisa Marie Presley

  • Art+Books

    February 13, 2003

    Black Like Me

    Eminem, Elvis and Greg Tate’s Everything but the Burden

  • Columns

    August 29, 2002

    Devil's Bargain

    Elvis Yoko Anna Nicole

  • Art+Books

    August 22, 2002

    God Save the King

    August 16 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Four and a half months later, on January 2, 1978, the Sex Pistols arrived in America for their brief abortive tour, and the seam of history unraveled. Coincidence?

  • Columns

    April 4, 2002

    Hollywood at the Edges: And You Are?

    August 16 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Four and a half months later, on January 2, 1978, the Sex Pistols arrived in America for their brief abortive tour, and the seam of history unraveled. Coincidence?

  • Art+Books

    November 25, 1999

    Venice Biennale,Vegas Style

    The Casino Report, part II

  • Music

    September 16, 1999

    Back to the Source

    Uncrossing international pop

  • Art+Books

    March 25, 1999

    Hot Rails to Hell

    Elvis, Part II

  • News

    March 12, 1998

    Cracked Elvis

    Elvis, Part II

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