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NEW special guests for Elvis Week!  Laurel Goodwin , Elvis' "Girls! Girls! Girls!" co-star Randy Starr , who wrote tunes for Elvis' movies, will be a part of Conversations: Elvis in the Movies.   Two new guests have been announced for the Official Graceland Insiders Conference: rockabilly star Wanda Jackson, who toured with Elvis, and Elvis' first girlfriend, Dixie Locke Emmons.

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BP Fallon performing, I Believe in Elvis Presley on RTE's Imelda May Show Dublin Live reports Dublin singer Imelda May has said she doesn't know if her RTE music programme will come back this year. The rockabilly star, who has presented the programme for the past two years, admitted the State broadcaster hasn't approached her about renewal despite high viewing figures. When asked if RTE had offered her a slot for The Imelda May Show yet, the 41-year-old said: “No, they haven’t. “They never ask me until the last minute and then it’s panic stations trying to get it organised. I don’t know what the story is.” The rockabilly star told how she loved helping boost musicians’ careers through the show, adding Irish talent needs to be showcased more. Imelda added: “[The programme] did very well and the ratings were very good, I’m happy for it. “A lot of the bands that were on it have done very well, the ones that weren’t well known have done well since.” With Bruce Spring...

Menswear grooming company American Crew has released a collection in “partnership” with the late, great King of Rock ‘n’ roll. The range, which includes styling products ranging from pomade to Molding Clay in limited-edition packaging each featuring images of the world-renowned rocker, will allow men to recreate Presley’s iconic hairstyles.“Men around the world owe a debt to Elvis Presley,” David Raccuglia, founder of American Crew, said in a news release. “He showed us that it’s not just what you have to say, but how you say it. He made success and change seem effortless, and used his voice and looks to make a statement to the world. Elvis is ‘The original cool’ and American Crew wants every guy out there to know that each of us has the power to define ourselves and make a difference.” The collection retails for $19.95 each and is available at select salons. Source: American Crew

Dublin's distinctive rockabilly singer Imelda May has become the new face of the embattled credit union sector in Ireland. Herself a longtime member of a credit union, May is fronting a new ad campaign due to start shortly on TV and radio. Her father Tony, a former credit union volunteer, also features in one of the 30-second TV adverts. Mandy Johnston, the Irish League of Credit Unions' Head of Communications said: “We are delighted to have Imelda on board. Imelda and her family have been long involved with the movement and for us represent the very essence of the credit union.” The Irish League of Credit Unions is the representative body for over 494 credit unions, They have a total of three million members. Source:  Business Post - BackinMemphis

Imelda appeared on Jay Leno on 1/31/12 and the first I asked friends was, is she pregnant? Well, today I say I told you so! Imelda released this statement: Imelda May and her husband Darrel Higham are very proud and delighted to announce that they are expecting their first child in August this year. Imelda says “I’m very happy, healthy and feeling great. I’m just over three months pregnant now and am enjoying every second. Darrel and I are over the moon!”

Imelda May is state side! She is performing 5 songs tonight for Chanel in Las Vegas. And then headed to Lexington, Kentucky for a few days. She will also make an appearance in the greatest city in the world... Yup, New York, New York!