The 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton driven by Elvis in the movie "Spinout" has been auctioned off in Arizona. The estimate was $1,000,000-$1,300,000 US and it went for $1,237,500. Even though it had been restored to pristine condition, the price was still about a quarter-million dollars more than expected for such a classic.
USA Memorial For Myrna Smith
The memorial service for Myrna Smith was held this afternoon, California time. Larry Geller was one of the people who attended the service for facility and friends of the late singer. Off course, there was music from Elvis, one of the songs they played was "Peace In The Valley".Woman of the Year
The Nevada Ballet Theatre honored Priscilla Presley as its 2011 Woman of the Year at the annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, January 29 at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. In attendance at the ceremony was Priscilla's mom, Ann Boyer; her children, son Navarone Garibaldi and daughter Lisa Marie, and Priscilla’s granddaughter, actress Riley Keough."American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" producer Nigel Lythgoe introduced Priscilla after a video tribute that showed scenes from her numerous TV and film appearances. After an impromptu speech, Priscilla was presented with a bronze statue of a ballet dancer and a special antique clock from Cartier, plus dozens of floral bouquets from the young ballet dancers. “It was all far more than I had ever expected,” Priscilla told journalist and TV host Robin Leach.
Past honorees at the Black & White Ball include Debbie Reynolds, Chita Rivera, Celine Dion, Bette Midler and Marie Osmond. Read more of Robin Leach's coverage of the event in the Las Vegas Sun.
(Source: NY Times / EPE / ElvisMatters)