May 23 - Alien at Graceland

Stitch, the co-star of 'Lilo and Stitch' visited Graceland earlier today. The lovable renegade alien, who happens to love the music of Elvis Presley, arrived at the gates to Graceland Mansion in a pink convertible before going across the street to view the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s jumpsuits and pink Cadillac at Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex. 

The 2025 remake, scored again by Alan Silvestri, features many of the same classic songs from the original 2002 version: 'Devil in Disguise', 'Hound Dog' and 'Heartbreak Hotel', along with a new cover of 'Burning Love' produced by Bruno Mars and performed by Nyjah Music and Zyah Rhythm.

A special screening of the film is scheduled to take place this evening at the theater at Graceland’s resort hotel, The Guest House at Graceland.

The live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, 'Lilo and Stitch' premiered May 17, 2025 in the United States and hit the movie theaters on May 23rd.

Memorial Day Weekend

Also at Graceland, for the Memorial Day Weekend, Graceland will honor Elvis Presley's U.S. Army service (1958-1960) with special tours of Graceland Mansion. Private Presley Graceland Tours, offered for the first time to Graceland visitors, will run from May 23 to 26, daily between 2 PM and 4 PM.

The tours will feature live guides throughout the mansion sharing stories of his military service and how Graceland was a part of the journey - from receiving his draft notice during Christmas 1957 to his homecoming press conference in his father's office. Special artifact displays commemorating his time in the U.S. Army will also be featured throughout the mansion during the weekend.  

  

At Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex, located across the street from the mansion, guests will also be able to visit our Private Presley exhibit, a permanent exhibit that expands on the story of Elvis’ military service through photos, videos and additional artifacts. 

For more details, visit the >>> Graceland website.

The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley, Vol. 2

Joseph Tunzi's book 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley, Vol. 2: The Back Covers' should be available from June 5, 2025. The book was originally scheduled to be releases in February this year.

Publicity stated: This is a follow up to The Definitive Vinyl Artwork, which focused on all front cover artwork and photographs that were part of 45 RPM singles, extended play and long play albums.

This new volume takes you on a journey of those same albums, focusing this time, on back cover  artwork. Also featured on the 200-plus pages are over 800 rare photos, including the original photos (not altered), documents, letters, rejected artwork which contains some fascinating covers not used or modified by RCA and much more! 

Note: The back covers were included in the first volume, for 45 singles only. The price-tag for the book is between US$146 to US$195.00.

Congratulations

Elvis' former girlfriend Linda Thompson celebrates her 75th birthday, congratulations!

(Source: Graceland / Remind / Bear Family)