Other nominated soundtrack albums are 'Barbie The Album', 'The Black Panther', Into The Spider Verse' and 'Top Gun Maverick'.
The Exclusive Biography of Elvis Presley
Released in the 'Grand History' series is the 66-page paperback 'The Exclusive Biography of Elvis Presley'.
Elvis Presley was more than a singer; he was a phenomenon. He could make your heart swoon with a ballad and then have you dancing in the aisles the next moment. And if you thought his music was the only thing that could get your heart pounding, wait until you read about his life! From humble beginnings in a "shotgun house" in Mississippi to becoming the King who conquered the world, Elvis's journey is a whirlwind of stardom, scandal, and success.
But here's the kicker - Elvis wasn't just an icon; he was a living, breathing testament to resilience and reinvention. He knew that life had a way of throwing curveballs at you, and he faced them all with a grin. So, if you're looking for inspiration, look no further than the King himself!
In this enchanting book, you'll learn:
- Family Lineage and Musical Origins
- Early Career - The Sun Recordings
- Carving His Niche
- Breaking Out to Stardom
- Hollywood
- Military Service
- Later Years and Death
And much more
Now, I could tell you that this book is packed with fascinating stories, jaw-dropping anecdotes, and enough hip-shaking charisma to light up Las Vegas, but that would be an understatement. Elvis's life was like a backstage pass to the greatest show on Earth, and this biography is your golden ticket.
Therefore, if you're ready to laugh, cry, and be moved by the King's story, dive into 'Elvis Presley: The Exclusive Biography'. But be warned, this book might just have you crooning 'Love Me Tender' to every passerby. Get ready for a hunka hunka burnin' knowledge, baby! Thank ya, thank ya very much!
Burial Plans Approved by Judge
Priscilla can be buried in Graceland's Meditation Garden, "closest to Elvis Presley without moving any existing gravesite," the pact finalized by a Los Angeles judge states.
Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough’s settlement of Lisa Marie Presley’s estate now has formal court approval, averting what could have been a multimillion-dollar public legal battle.
The final un-redacted agreement, filed in Los Angeles County probate court and rubber-stamped by a judge this week, states Priscilla can be buried as close to Elvis as possible at Graceland and that her son, Navarone Garibaldi, can participate in the memorial ceremony.
“Riley agrees to allow Priscilla to be buried upon her death in the Meditation Garden of Graceland. The burial location will be at the location closest to Elvis Presley without moving any existing gravesite,” the settlement obtained by Rolling Stone reads.
The finalized pact further confirms Priscilla will receive a $1 million lump-sum payment “off the top” of Lisa Marie’s irrevocable trust funded by a $25 million life insurance policy.
Keough also agreed to pay Priscilla $100,000 a year for her services as a “special advisor” to the Promenade Trust, which holds the family’s shareholder interest in Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The non-fiduciary role will last for 10 years or until her death, the paperwork states.
The settlement, originally reached in May though largely kept under wraps, says Keough “agrees to use her best efforts to ask Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., or any successor therof, not to pursue litigation against Priscilla related to her name, image and likeness.”
Keough asked the court to sign off on the settlement so she could “have a court order she can deliver to third parties, such as the life insurance company, as appropriate, to clarify that she is the sole trustee.”
In reaching the agreement, “the parties wish to avoid the time and expense associated with litigation and wish to enter into this Settlement Agreement to settle all disputes as a family,” the paperwork states.
Keough’s lawyer wrote in the petition for court approval that the deal should “not be reviewed in a vacuum,” rather in the context of Priscilla’s lawsuit filed against the Promenade Trust earlier this year.
“In settling the claims pending in Priscilla’s petition, the parties are saving significant legal fees by avoiding litigation and they are likewise avoiding the spectacle of intra-family litigation that would have been inimical to Lisa’s wishes and not in the best interests of the family,” the lawyer, Justin Gold, wrote.
Gold confirmed Priscilla also received a one-time payment of $50,000 when she resigned as co-trustee of Lisa Marie’s irrevocable trust in May, leaving Keough as sole trustee and the shares breaking down so Lisa Marie’s half-brother Navarone receives 1/9th of the life insurance trust and Keough along with her 15-year-old half-sisters Harper and Finley split the remaining 8/9ths.
“Riley and the Guardia Ad Litem (for her twin younger sisters) are informed and believe that the settlement is in the best interests of the Trust and the family and therefore should be approved by the court,” Gold’s petition continued. “Now that Riley is the sole trustee, the money will be safeguarded and invested in a manner consistent with the needs of the beneficiaries.”
Navarone and Priscilla entered an amendment to the settlement on October 26, 2023, stating that lawyer Martin Singer will serve as trustee of Navarone’s portion of the trust.
(Source: The Elvis News Examiner / Billboard / Amazon / Rolling Stone)