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USA TODAY - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley and featured on the National Geographic Channel is set to be auctioned after sitting on a runway in New Mexico for 30 years. The red 1962 Lockheed Jetstar, one of many owned by the King of rock ‘n’ roll, has no engines and needs a restoration of its cockpit. But Elvis designed the interior that has red velvet seats and red shag carpet. The plane had been a source of mystery in Roswell, New Mexico where it has sat largely untouched and tucked away at a small airport’s tarmac. Liveauctioneers.com, which is handling the bidding, said the jet was owned by Elvis and his father, Vernon Presley. “This jet has the potential of being fully restored, and placed on exhibit for the world to come see,” the auction website said. Photos of the plane show exterior in need of restoration and seats of the cockpit torn. Roswell International Air Center Interim Director Scott Stark said the plane is privately owned a...

The Daily Mail reports that Priscilla Presley arrived home to Los Angeles on Tuesday night after flying in from Europe. Elvis Presley's former wife wore a dark ensemble as she exited LAX after her long flight from Vienna. The 71-year-old paired dark slacks with a matching colored coat over a black top that had a cowl neck and semi sheer panel. She wore large brown-framed sunglasses and left her long dyed hair loose. BIM: Only Priscilla could get off a long flight and look THAT good on the EVE of her 72nd birthday ! Happy Birthday Priscilla!

Friday, August 11 Elvis Fan Reunion 2:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $10 Join us for one of our most celebrated first-time events from last year – as we welcome Elvis fans to Memphis. This special Elvis Fan Reunion allows fans to re-connect, meet new friends, share stories, play Elvis team trivia and much more. Elvis Week hosts Tom Brown, Joey Sulipeck and DJ Argo will be part of this special event. This is an Elvis Fan "Family" Reunion to celebrate YOU! Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25. Elvis Week Dance Party 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.  Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Join Elvis Radio DJ Argo as he spins your favorite Elvis records while you dance the night away at our Elvis Week Dance Party event. The night will feature dancing, games and lots of giveaways! Tickets for this event a...

Former body guard to Elvis Presley, Sonny West has passed away after battling cancer. Many fans around the world got to know Sonny personally as he toured Elvis conventions talking about his former boss, Elvis Presley. Sonny is also well known for the 1977 infamous book, Elvis What Happened? written along with cousin Red West, fellow former body guard Dave Hebler and journalist, Steve Dunleavy. After Elvis' death in August of 1977, the book sold over 3 MILLION copies. Rolling Stone Magazine 1977   Keep the West family in your thoughts and prayers. Sonny's widow, Judy is currently battling cancer as well.