Elvis Aron Presley

'Cosby' Star: I NEVER Saw Bill Eat JELL-O!

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Justin Bieber performs at free gig in Mexico

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Raw Video: Costner, Baldwin Arrive at La. Court

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:16:00 +0000

Justin Bieber Accused of Battery

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Co-host Elvis Week with Memphis Jones!

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:00 +0000

Bobbi Kristina Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:41:00 +0000

Big Horn Bash

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:28:00 +0000

Lisa Rinna Wants to Spice Up Your Sex Life

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:25:00 +0000

Lisa Marie talks about her new album

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Madonna's New Fragrance Inspired by Mom

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:12:00 +0000

Prison Dancer Episode 4 - First Listen "Lose Your Way"

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:08:00 +0000

Scout Day at Graceland

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:09:00 +0000

Zendaya and Bella Thorne Posing on Stage!

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:19:00 +0000

Carnie Wilson's Second Weight Loss Surgery

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:33:00 +0000

Elle McPherson Macy's Herald Square 031312 YT

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:04:00 +0000

TV News: Sally Webster a murderer?

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:48:00 +0000

Celebs React to Proposition 8 Ruling

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:35:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian & LeAnn Rimes New BFFs?

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:53:00 +0000

Robert Downey Jr. Welcomes a Baby Boy

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:50:00 +0000

Wild Bill Official Trailer #1 - Andy Serkis Movie (2012) HD

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:39:00 +0000

Demi Moore Checks Into Rehab

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:44:00 +0000

Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:20:00 +0000

Fans, rescued miner celebrate Elvis' 76th birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:08:00 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Hundreds of Elvis Presley fans, including Chilean miner Edison Pena, gathered Saturday at Graceland to sing "Happy Birthday" on the late rock n' roll icon's 76th birthday.

Pena, the guest of honor at Elvis' birthday party, cut into a 4-foot high cake fashioned to look like stacked television sets as fans cheered both the singer and the miner outside Elvis' longtime Memphis home.

An avid Elvis fan, Pena has been on a whirlwind tour of Memphis, getting a private tour of Graceland, attending a Memphis Grizzlies NBA game and leading the walking of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel.

Pena and 32 other miners spent 69 days trapped underground after a mine collapse in Chile. Pena sang Elvis songs to lift the morale of his friends before their rescue in October. He speaks little English — except for the words of Elvis tunes — and has been using a translator.

"It's a pleasure to be here, with so many beautiful people," Pena said in Spanish. "I never thought I would survive, and escape my trap. This is a gift from God. Viva Elvis. Viva Memphis."

Then, he uttered two newly learned words in English of the Southern variety: "Hey y'all." That drew loud laughter from the crowd.

Some fans asked Pena for a song, so he led everyone in singing Elvis' "The Wonder of You." He was reluctant at first — he's been asked to sing by fans and media at nearly every turn — but he showed off his good singing voice once again and did some of Elvis' trademark pointing and swirling arm motions.

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton read a list of musical artists who've said they were influenced by Elvis' music and performance style, from Elton John to John Lennon.

"Before people over fainted over Michael Jackson, screamed over Van Halen, swooned over the Jonas Brothers, and even goo-gooed over (Lady) Gaga, Elvis Presley set the world on fire," Wharton said.

Elvis was born Jan. 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Miss. His birthday, while meaningful to Elvis fans around the world, does not attract the throngs of people who make the pilgrimage to Graceland to remember his death. He died Aug. 16, 1977.

Jerry Engelby, of Jefferson City, Mo., has been an Elvis fan since she was 13. She comes to Memphis as often as she can.

"He's been part of my life for almost 60 years," said Engelby, 68. "I love my youth. When I come back, I relive my youth with Elvis."

Some fans were as eager to see Pena as they were to honor the king of rock n' roll.

Sue Mack waved at Pena and took photos of the miner.

"I followed the miners the entire time they were under there," Mack said. "When I found out he was an Elvis fan, I said 'I've got to see him.' He was the topping to the cake today."

Standing nearby, Pat Parris asked Pena in Spanish to give her a kiss. He obliged.

"He's so sweet. You never meet a real hero," Parris said.

For one moment, Edison Pena again did what seemed impossible: He was bigger than Elvis.

Art Basel Miami Beach opens its doors to VIPs

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:12:00 +0000

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – South Beach is ready to host a huge art party.

Art Basel Miami Beach organizers chose about 250 galleries from more than 700 applications to show their art during the fair, which kicked off for VIPs on Wednesday. It opens for the public on Thursday and ends on Sunday.

Gallery owners at the Miami Beach Convention Center are hoping to sell works ranging from Spain's Pablo Picasso and Colombia's Fernando Botero to Argentina's Mondongo group and New York-based Kehinde Wiley. Collectors from around the world walked through the booths, with some strictly browsing and others ready to buy.

Organizers have also planned for fairgoers to visit Miami art museums, talk to artists, see outdoor art projects, attend receptions and even visit artists' studios.

"Part of the reason why Art Basel came to Miami Beach in the first place is because it is a gateway to the Latin American countries, and for many years we have been hoping that would catch on creating more opportunities for galleries to come," said fair co-director Annette Schonholzer.

Sean Kelly, who owns a New York-based gallery, said he has already sold some of the 40 works he brought. The pieces range from $8,000 to $500,000.

"I think everybody feels it's going to be a very strong year," he said.

Kelly said he believes that collectors are now more willing to put money in art because they're less confident about having financial instutitions guide their investments.

"We are benefiting from the trust being placed in us," he said.

At the NeugerRiemschneider gallery's booth, Tim Neuger was also hopeful he would profit from the fair. Works at the booth included nine plastic and metal sculptures by Pawel Althamer, which resembled modern versions of bandaged mummies.

"We see the fair as platforms, advertising billboards," he said. "We focus on the greatest installation we could have."

Fair organizers said they are expecting a better turnout than in previous years because the Art Basel fair in Switzerland in June was very strong.

"Of course, the blue chip work, the work that if you don't buy it now you'll never have access to again, will move, in the same way of course that some young artists will be favored," said fair co-director Marc Spiegler. "But, I think, what we have seen in the last two years, with the economy being different, is that people are really focused as much on the midcareer artists as the young artists."

But, in the end quality always sells, he said.

South Florida collector Norman Braman, chairman of the fair's host committee, agreed.

"What the fair brings is excellence and collectors. We're always looking for something that will improve our collection, that will raise our level," he said. "I think what the recession has done is positive in one sense that it's brought those prices down to a realistic level."

Collector Jutta Kraus came from Munich, Germany. She collects modern German paintings, but she said she doesn't anticipate buying anything unless the price is good and painting is appealing.

"I don't think we will buy, but you never know," she said.

Pat Davidson flew down from New York City "to visit the things I would like to have bought."

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Online:

Art Basel Miami Beach: http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/

Chilean miner accepts invite to Graceland

noreply@blogger.com (Daryl Lorette) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:12:00 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For rescued Chilean miner Edison Pena, New York comes first. Next are Graceland and Las Vegas.

Pena is set to arrive in New York on Thursday to attend Sunday's New York City Marathon after officials invited him. Word is the triathlete wants to run it.

The 34-year-old Pena's trip to New York also will include a scheduled appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Thursday evening.

But the star treatment won't end there.

On Wednesday, Elvis Presley Enterprises said Pena accepted an invitation to Graceland, set for Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, which coincides with the anniversary of Elvis's birthday on Jan. 8, 1935. Pena will get a private tour of the mansion and Elvis' grave, and will visit the exhibits across the street.

After that, he will be flown to Las Vegas to watch "Viva Elvis," the Cirque du Soleil show based on Elvis' music.

Pena is an Elvis fan who reportedly jogged to his music and conducted sing-alongs while trapped underground for 69 days with 32 fellow miners in Chile. Their saga and rescue last month earned worldwide attention.

When Elvis Presley Enterprises heard Pena was a fan, it sent various gifts to Chile, including a picture, DVDs, CDs, a book and sunglasses. "Viva Las Vegas" and "Jailhouse Rock," were among the movies.

Both the Las Vegas and Graceland trips are on the house, with the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau and Delta Airlines helping with the tab. The visit to Memphis will include a stay at The Peabody Hotel and the chance to try Memphis' famous barbecue.