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Aretha Franklin Named Best Singer Of All Time
Aretha Franklin has been named the Best Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.The late soul icon - who died in 2018 at the age of 76 - was best known for hits such...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2023
Actress Diane Mcbain Dead Aged 81 After Liver Cancer Battle
Actress Diane McBain has died at the age of 81 after a liver cancer battle.The Hollywood star, who appeared alongside Elvis Presley in the 1966 blockbuster ‘Spinout’, passed away on Wednesday. (21.12.22)Her confidante Michael Gregg...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 December 2022
Nicolas Cage Hopes To Star In A Musical
Nicolas Cage wants to star in a musical.The 58-year-old actor has enjoyed an eclectic movie career but is keen to take on a musical as it is an acting avenue that he is yet to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 December 2022
Austin Butler Honors Late Mom In Snl Speech
Austin Butler remembered his late mother as part of his 'Saturday Night Live' opening monologue. The 31-year-old actor fronted the NBC variety show on Saturday (17.12.22) and explained that he was a "really shy kid"...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 December 2022
Elvis Presley’S Private Plane Up For Auction
Elvis Presley’s private plane is up for auction.The singer’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 Jetstar has sat in the 'aircraft graveyard' in Roswell, New Mexico, for more than 35 years and features nine original red velvet seats,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 December 2022
Elvis Presley's Lips Were Like Sweet Marshmallows, Says Linda Thompson
Elvis Presley's lips were like "sweet marshmallows", according to his ex-girlfriend.Linda Thompson dated the music icon after Elvis split from his wife Priscilla Presley, and she still remembers the chart-topping star as a "sensual, tender...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 October 2022
Priscilla Presley Won't Feature In Naked Gun Reboot
Priscilla Presley doesn't want to feature in the 'Naked Gun' reboot.The 77-year-old star played Jane Spencer Drebin – the wife of Leslie Nielsen's hapless Detective Frank Drebin – in the original comedy trilogy but wants...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2022
Katy Perry Risks Becoming 'Fat Elvis' During Las Vegas Downtime
Katy Perry has to be careful not to become “fat Elvis” in Las Vegas.The 'Roar' hitmaker started her Sin City residency 'Play' at the new Resorts World hotel on the strip at the very end...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2022
Bruce Willis And Marilyn Monroe Could Star Together Thanks To Ai Trickery
Bruce Willis could feature alongside Marilyn Monroe in a Hollywood blockbuster with the magic of artificial intelligence.The 'Die Hard' star, who stepped away from acting earlier this year after being diagnosed with aphasia – a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2022
Baz Luhrmann Hoping To Release Britney Spears' Elvis Presley Song
Baz Luhrmann is hoping to release a much-loved mash-up of Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas' and Britney Spears' 'Toxic'.The track featured in the director's recent biopic 'Elvis' but didn't make it onto the film's official...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 September 2022
Baz Luhrmann Open To Releasing 4-Hour Elvis Cut
Baz Luhrmann is open to the idea of releasing a four-hour version of his 'Elvis' film - but insists it won't drop now and "probably not next year" either. The 59-year-old director recently helmed the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2022
Euphoria Star Jacob Elordi Cast As Elvis Presley In New Priscilla Movie
Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaney have reportedly been cast in 'Priscilla'.The duo are said to be lined up to play Elvis Presley and his ex-wife Priscilla in an upcoming big screen adaption of her memoir...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 September 2022
A Few Of The Most Iconic Gambling Songs Of All Time
Gambling is a practice as old as the human race. Since the oldest civilizations, humans have engaged in games of chance and wagers on various athletic competitions. Over the years, stories have been told, books...
By Lenny Barksdale in Music / Festivals on 12 July 2022
Baz Luhrmann Felt Inspired By 'Cheesy' Elvis Presley Movies
Baz Luhrmann has credited Elvis Presley’s “cheesy” movies with inspiring his directing style.The moviemaker’s latest project is a big screen biopic of the music icon, with Austin Butler in the lead role, and Baz has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2022
Tom Hanks Could Disappear Into The Role Of Colonel Tom Parker In Elvis
Tom Hanks felt he could disappear into the part of Colonel Tom Parker in 'Elvis'.The 65-year-old actor plays the King of Rock and Roll's manager in Baz Luhrmann's new biopic and explained that he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2022
Baz Luhrmann Reveals 4-Hour Version Of Elvis Film Exists
Baz Luhrmann has revealed there is a four-hour version of his 'Elvis' film.The 59-year-old director recently helmed the two-hour 39-minutes movie, which stars Austin Butler as titular music legend Elvis Presley, but there is also...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 June 2022
Austin Butler Was Daunted By Elvis Portrayal
Austin Butler felt an "immense amount of fear" playing Elvis Presley.The 30-year-old star plays the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's hotly-anticipated biopic 'Elvis' and explained that he was daunted by his portrayal...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2022
Austin Butler Can't Stop Speaking Like Elvis
Austin Butler claims that he has started talking like Elvis Presley after playing him in the new biopic.The 30-year-old actor plays the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's movie but has revealed that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2022
Baz Luhrmann Says The Elvis’ Screening At The Cannes Film Festival Was 'Like A Real Rock Concert'
Baz Luhrmann says the screening of Elvis’ at the Cannes Film Festival was “like a real rock concert”. The 59-year-old filmmaker shared that the audience “just went crazy” for Austin Butler’s depiction of the King...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2022
Baz Luhrmann Moved By Priscilla Presley's Elvis Praise
Baz Luhrmann has been moved by Priscilla Presley's praise for 'Elvis'The 59-year-old filmmaker was emotional as he reflected on Priscilla's review of the biopic – which features Austin Butler as the King of Rock and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2022
Eminem, Stevie Nicks And More Have Been Announced On The Elvis Soundtrack
Eminem, Stevie Nicks, Jack White and more will appear on the soundtrack for 'Elvis'.The highly anticipated Elvis Presley biopic - which has been directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Austin Butler as the late King...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2022
Priscilla Presley Praises 'Outstanding' Elvis Biopic
Priscilla Presley has lauded the new 'Elvis' biopic.The 76-year-old star, who was married to the King of Rock and Roll between 1967 and 1973, has seen Baz Luhrmann's new movie with Elvis' longtime friend Jerry...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2022
Baz Luhrmann: Elvis Is A Superhero
Baz Luhrmann has described his 'Elvis' biopic as a "superhero film".The 59-year-old director has helmed the upcoming movie that stars Austin Butler as the King of Rock and Roll and branded the late music icon...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 April 2022
Doja Cat To Cover Elvis Presley Hit For New Album
Doja Cat is to cover a classic Elvis Presley track for a new album.The 26-year-old rapper is reportedly set to release a cover of iconic song 'Hound Dog' and join a host of other current...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2022
New Elvis Presley Compilation To See Doja Cat And More Cover His Greatest Hits
A new Elvis Presley compilation will reportedly see the likes of Doja Cat and Swae Lee cover the King of Rock and Roll's greatest hits.To coincide with the release of Baz Luhrmann's upcoming 'Elvis' biopic,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2022
David Lynch Denies Debuting A New Film At The Cannes Film Festival
David Lynch is not debuting a new film at the Cannes Film Festival. The ‘Wild at Heart’ director called claims he is taking a new motion picture to the French festival as “a total rumour”.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2022
Baz Luhrmann: Fans Will See A Different Side To Tom Hanks In Elvis Biopic
Baz Luhrmann has teased that audiences will see a different side to Tom Hanks in the upcoming 'Elvis' biopic.The 59-year-old director has helmed the new movie about the life of the 'King of Rock and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2022
Melanie C Joins Chris Martin On Stage For Acoustic Rendition Of 2 Become 1
Melanie C joined Chris Martin for an acoustic rendition of Spice Girls' '2 Become 1' at Coldplay's recent gig.The 'My Universe' hitmakers performed a set as part of Audacy’s We Can Survive charity concerts at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2021
Elvis Presley's 'Legendary' Drummer, Ronnie Tutt, Dies Aged 83
Elvis Presley's drummer, Ronnie Tutt, has died aged 83.The sticksman was a member of the TCB Band, the core rhythm section of the late King of Rock and Roll's band, from August 1969 until the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 October 2021
Elton John Sets New UK Chart Record With Cold Heart Single
Sir Elton John has set a new UK chart record with his single 'Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)'.The iconic musician's latest track - which features Dua Lipa and is taken from his upcoming album 'The Lockdown...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2021
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