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It was 30 years ago today that we stood on the front steps of Elvis’ home and welcomed fans from around the world for the very first tours of Graceland. Since that first day, almost 18 million guests have walked through the home Elvis loved. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, Elvis’ fans, for being part of this remarkable journey we have all taken together. Like you, we look forward to the future and all the great opportunities Graceland gives us to share the legacy of Elvis Presley. Sincerely, Jack Soden and Priscilla Presley BIM: As a fan who has been traveling to Memphis for over 25 years, it was very nice to get this message from Priscilla Presley & Jack Soden. It has been a long time coming. And I am happy they are finally acknowledging the fans and all their support. A simple message like this goes a long way and I am glad Elvis Presley Enterprises has decided to reach out to fans in such a simple way. So Thank you EPE!

The Elvis Hologram is something that has been talked about since the start of Elvis The Concert in the 90's. Patsy Andersen , formerly of Elvis Presley Enterprises first came up with the idea and tried so hard to get the concept off the ground. Many long time fan club members will remember Patsy talking about this idea the past 20 plus years. Patsy had been in talks with Disney and Touchstone films in 2003. Both confirmed this could be done. They even told Andersen they could have Elvis himself hosting the daily tours at Graceland . How awesome would that be? And imagine, we could have had this 20 years ago, if only Patsy Andersen 's concept had been seriously considered. Patsy said when she pitched it to EPE, they said it was too expensive at the time. We spoke with Patsy this morning exclusively. Patsy told me, "I tried for 20 years from the start of the concept of Elvis The Concert to the day I left Elvis Presley Enterprises to make this a reality. I wanted t...

Photo: Meskerem Mitiku-Cotton; courtesy of Cashman Photo Lisa Marie Presley, husband Michael Lockwood and twins Harper and Finley attended the 7pm show of Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil at ARIA Resort & Casino on Friday, May 18th. On the heels of her performance of her new hit single “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” on American Idol, Lisa Marie was in Las Vegas to be a presenter at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Lisa Marie looked slim and classy in a black dress and jacket while Michael sported a fur hat adorned with feathers. This is Lisa Marie and Michael’s second visit to the show and they both remarked how great the show is with all of the recent changes and additions. She shared her compliments with the cast when she went backstage to meet them. The twins’ favorite part of the show was the “jumping guys” – the show’s superhero acrobats. Source: NewsNow Entertainment

As longtime Scientologist LISA MARIE PRESLEY amps up for her upcoming national tour, she’s cutting ties with the controversial church, say sources. Elvis’ little girl, now 44 and a mom of four, is set to hit the road in support of her latest album, “Storm & Grace,” which insiders say contains songs critical of Scientology. “Lisa Marie removed all mention of Scientology from her website, and the lyrics to some of her songs have caused major speculation that she’s cut off all communication with the church,” revealed a source. On one album track, she sings about being “transgressive” and “suppressive” while asking: “Am I a disruption to your corruption?” Sources familiar with Scientology explain that that “transgressives” and “suppressives” are code words for negative people who are enemies of the church. Insiders say there's concern among Scientology leaders that Lisa Marie's departure from the church will spark other celebrity defections from ranks that include To...