Ultimate ETA Tour Kicks Off in January
The first-ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Tour will kick off nationwide in Ames, Iowa, on January 15 and continue to 25 additional cities. The show will feature Elvis tribute artists joined by a live band, back-up singers, dancers and more. Click here for more information and a complete list of tour dates and cities.

75th Birthday Tickets Selling Fast
If you are planning a trip to Memphis for the 75th Birthday Celebration and have not ordered your tickets, we highly recommend that you do so very soon. The Southern Gospel Celebration at Graceland is now sold out and the Elvis Insiders Reception and Graceland Tour has only a few tickets still available. Click here for the complete birthday event calendar and information on how to purchase tickets.

2009 Elvis Cruise Recap Video
The 2009 Elvis Cruise was the most fun and successful one yet. Enjoy this video of photos and interviews from the cruise. Also, you can visit Elvis.com for a gallery of photos from the cruise and start marking your calendars for the 2010 Elvis Cruise.

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Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer, a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition, will debut at The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 8, 2010, Elvis' 75th birthday. In 1956 photojournalist Alfred Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor to shoot promotional images of a recently signed 21-year-old recording artist (Presley), and his instincts to "tag along" with the artist after the assignment resulted in 56 striking images that provide an intimate look at Elvis before he exploded onto the scene and became one of the most exciting performers of all time. The exhibit will run through March 28, 2010.

Developed collaboratively by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and the Govinda Gallery, the Elvis at 21 exhibition — sponsored nationally by The History Channel — will travel to museums around the country through 2013 following its premiere at the GRAMMY Museum.

Wertheimer had unparalleled access and documented Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis, Tenn. "Colonel" Tom Parker, Elvis' manager, restricted contact just a short time later. The photographs document a remarkable time when Elvis could sit alone at a drugstore lunch counter.

"Henri Cartier-Bresson was known for photographing what he called the 'decisive moment,' that moment when everything falls into place," said Wertheimer. "But I was more interested in the moments before or after the decisive moment."

Wertheimer was up close to capture a flirtatious encounter with a young woman backstage in Richmond, Va. He was in the New York City recording studio on the historic day Elvis recorded "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog," the b-side to that record. Both songs hit No. 1 on the charts, the first and only time a single record would achieve this distinction.

Wertheimer also joined Elvis after the recording session as he traveled home to Memphis by train. One image shows Elvis as just part of the crowd surrounding a lunch vendor on a train platform during a brief stop on the 27-hour trip. The anonymity he had during this stop was short-lived; the trip followed a busy few months when Elvis appeared on the television shows "Stage Show," "The Milton Berle Show" and "The Steve Allen Show." The photographs of a concert in Russwood Park on his return to Memphis show a young man who now had to have a police escort to get through the crowd of fans between his car and the stadium.

Elvis at 21 is accompanied by a richly illustrated catalog, titled "Elvis 1956," available through Welcome Books. For more information, click here.

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The show
Viva ELVIS, a harmonious fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music, is a tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. Nostalgia, modernity and raw emotion provide the backdrop for his immortal voice and the exhilaration and beauty of his music.

Created in the image of The King of Rock 'n' Roll - powerful, sexy, whimsical, truly unique and larger than life - the show highlights an American icon who transformed popular music and whose image embodies the freedom, excitement and turbulence of his era.

Significant moments in his life - intimate, playful and grandiose - blend with timeless songs that remain as relevant today as when they first hit the top of the charts. Viva ELVIS focuses on the essential humanity of the one superstar whose name will forever be linked with the history of Las Vegas: Elvis Presley.

"On a creative level, it was extremely stimulating to draw our inspiration from this musical icon," said Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil. "Viva ELVIS showcases the raw energy and pure talent of Elvis and highlights the exhilaration and beauty of his music on a grand scale."

"It makes perfect sense that Elvis should live on in Las Vegas, where his iconic status was cemented," said Robert F.X. Sillerman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CKX, Inc. "When we teamed with Cirque du Soleil, we knew that any show they created would match Elvis' larger-than-life presence. So we were pleased to open the vaults at Graceland and make available to Cirque du Soleil historic archival materials, recordings and concert footage that would help them create a show that will carry Elvis' legacy into the future."

"An evolutionary destination designed to transform Las Vegas at its core, CityCenter is larger than life, just like Elvis himself," said Bill McBeath, President and COO of ARIA Resort & Casino. "We want to bring the element of fun to ARIA, the centerpiece of CityCenter. Viva ELVIS will bring the King of Rock 'n' Roll back to Las Vegas for millions of his fans and create a buzz that will enable his persona to attract untold numbers of new followers."

"Elvis has always been in the forefront of new, contemporary entertainment and technology," said Priscilla Presley. "I believe Viva ELVIS continues this and reaches out and expands his legacy in a new, creative and exciting way."

"The show's acrobatic elements, set designs and other artistic components are part of an overall creative vision designed to showcase the timeless music of Elvis, his unique voice and unequaled talent as a performer," said Gilles Ste-Croix, Senior Vice-president of Creative Content and New Project Development at Cirque du Soleil.

"The unique strength and power of Elvis was in his voice," said Vincent Paterson, the show's Writer and Director. "I was greatly inspired by the originality and complexity of this musical legend. What I tried to paint, in all humility, is the show he might have created today."

Viva ELVIS will be presented exclusively in the custom-built Elvis Theater at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter in Las Vegas. Preview performances for Viva ELVIS begin December 18, 2009. The premiere will be held Friday, February 19, 2010.

TICKET PRICES
*$175, $150, $125, $99

All preview performances* will be discounted 25 percent.
*Preview performances for Viva ELVIS begin December 18, 2009. During these performances, the creative team is in the very final stages of production for the show. The audience's reaction and participation is an important step in this process.

Please consult the most current show schedule at www.cirquedusoleil.com/vivaelvis. Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Following the preview period and beginning February 21, 2010, Viva ELVIS will be performed Friday through Tuesday at 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm. There will be no shows on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

TO RESERVE TICKETS
By phone: 877-253-5847 or 702-531-2031
Online: www.cirquedusoleil.com/vivaelvis
In person: At the Elvis Theater box office at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter or any of the MGM MIRAGE box offices in Las Vegas.

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January 8, 2010 will mark Elvis’ 75th birthday. As part of a yearlong celebration, EPE is excited to introduce the 75 Years of Elvis Timeline, an online commemoration of the life and achievements of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The timeline features lots of photos, video, editorial, music and more and allows fans to walk-thru Elvis’ greatest accomplishments in both his personal life and his career – spanning from January 8, 1935 to January 8, 2010.

In addition to being able to browse through the content on the site, fans will also have the opportunity to vote on their favorite milestone moments in Elvis’ life. Each day, fans can vote for their three favorite moments from 30 enhanced milestones on the timeline. Then, at the end of each month, after the votes have been tallied, EPE will announce the winning milestone of the month and give fans additional content on that particular milestone in Elvis’ life.

By the end of 2010, the fans will have created a top 12 list of their favorite moments in Elvis' life. It is a great, fun, interactive way for fans to celebrate 75 years of Elvis.

While browsing the timeline, fans will also be able to listen to music from the new Elvis 75: Good Rockin Tonight CD Box Set being released on December 5, 2009, by Sony.

Click here to view the timeline and vote!

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Watch the Graceland Holiday Lighting Ceremony LIVE
On Friday, November 20, at 6:00 PM CST, Elvis.com will stream the annual Graceland Lighting Ceremony live as it is happening.

See special guest Grammy Award Winner Richard Marx, along with patients of St. Jude's Children's Hospital, as they flip the lights on at Graceland to kick off the holiday season. In addition, see Santa Claus, as he make a grand entrance after the lighting ceremony and stops by to meet the kids in the plaza.

Also, if you are a Facebook user, you can join the special discussion board on the live streaming page and post your comments. Click here to join the Facebook event page.

New Way for Elvis Insiders to Enjoy Their 10% Online Discount
Elvis Insiders no longer need to use their member number to receive the 10% discount from ShopElvis.com. Simply log into the ElvisInsiders.com site and click on the "Store" link, then proceed to shop online as you normally would. You’ll also notice a new feature available at ShopElvis.com that displays the discounted “member price” you get as a member of the Elvis Insiders.

2009 Elvis Cruise Photos Posted on Elvis.com
Just because the 2009 Elvis Cruise is over, it doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy it! Visit Elvis.com for a large gallery of fun photos from the cruise. Also, Elvis Insiders can visit the Elvis Cruise forum on the members only message board to see a collection of extra photos from the trip. Insiders who went on the cruise are already posting their photos and stories about their experience.

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Elvis Insiders Ticket Presale for VIVA Elvis by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is giving Elvis Insiders exclusive access to the first tickets to go on-sale for Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil, their newest production in Las Vegas opening for previews this December, only at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Elvis Insiders can log into ElvisInsiders.com and use the special promotional code to purchase tickets to the show. Click here for more information about Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil.

New 75th Anniversary Twibbon Now Available
Commemorate Elvis Presley's 75th birthday and join in the anniversary celebration by adding the FREE birthday Twibbon to your Twitter profile photo! Click here to add the Twibbon.

Exclusive Peek Inside the New Elvis Vault Book
Elvis: A Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a 144-page “scrapbook” tracing Elvis’ rise from the poverty of East Tupelo, Mississippi, to the elegance of Graceland. What makes this publication unique is the use of replicas throughout the book. Elvis Insiders can log into ElvisInsiders.com to get an exclusive peek at some of the pages inside this exciting new book, like the one above. The book is available through ShopElvis.com and wherever books are sold.

New Verizon Commercial Features "Blue Christmas"
Click here to watch a new holiday commercial from Verizon Wireless featuring Elvis singing "Blue Christmas."

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Today, Cirque du Soleil is revealing the name of the 7th permanent theater show in Las Vegas: Viva ELVIS!

Created in the image of The King of Rock 'n' Roll - powerful, sexy, whimsical, truly unique and larger than life - the show highlights an American icon who transformed popular music and whose image embodies the freedom, excitement and turbulence of his era. Tickets to Viva ELVIS will be soon available. Stay tuned!

For more info visit: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/vivaelvis

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Please Nominate Elvis Presley
If you have a Facebook or Twitter account, please nominate Elvis Presley for Best Facebook Fan Page in the 2009 Open Web Awards! Simply click here and nominate "Elvis Presley" for Best Facebook Fan Page. It takes just a few seconds and you can nominate once a day through November 15.

New Elvis Fashion Exhibit
EPE is now working on a logo for the new exhibit being developed by the Archives department scheduled to open at Graceland Crossing in March 2010, replacing Private Presley. This exciting new exhibit titled "Elvis Presley: Fashion King" will allow visitors to get a glimpse inside Elvis Presley's closet, exploring fashion trends set by the king of Rock 'n' Roll himself, with his unique style and custom made clothing. See the evolution of Elvis' outfits, from an artist's sketch to the final product. The exhibit will showcase everything from Elvis’ handmade shirts and suits to his iconic stage wear and flashy jewelry, showing visitors why Elvis was considered a fashion trend setter in his time. If you are an Elvis Insider, you can go to ElvisInsiders.com to vote on your favorite Elvis fashion photo, and help us determine which photo will be incorporated into the new exhibit logo.

Get the Latest ShopElvis Product Info
If you love to get updates on newly released Elvis merchandise from ShopElvis.com, we have an easy way for you to get instant updates when new items have been added. You can subscribe to three different product categories using TwitterFeed, GoogleReader or your favorite RSS feed reeder and customize the information you receive.

New Elvis Fashion Photos Added to Elvis Mobile
In celebration of the new Elvis fashion exhibit announcement, some new rare photos of Elvis have been added to the Elvis Mobile iphone app and show Elvis in some of his most fashionable moments. Download the new Elvis Mobile iPhone App to enjoy weekly Elvis photo updates, a video section that is updated periodically with clips of Elvis and special Elvis events and happenings, the latest news on all things Elvis, a real-time look at Graceland via the Graceland LiveCam link, audio of the Sirius XM Graceland Beat Podcast and more. In addition, the Elvis Mobile App allows you to submit your Elvis sighting taken with your iPhone, directly to Elvis.com from anywhere in the world. To download the app, from your iPhone App Store, search for "Elvis Mobile," or click here to go to the Elvis Mobile page in iTunes.

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New Elvis Presley DVD Board Game
An exciting new Elvis Presley DVD Board Game is now available. The object of the game is to pay tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll by collecting artifact cards and completing a variety of tasks. The game features authentic video footage of Elvis, several hundred on-screen challenges that will test a player’s knowledge and photos of Elvis that take you from the Gates of Graceland to Heartbreak Hotel. Click here for information on this new game!

Special Olympians to Participate in Elvis FANtasy Fest
The 2009 Elvis FANtasy Fest will be held in Portage, Indiana this weekend, October 16-18. The Elvis FANtasy Fest event is a fun-filled Elvis weekend which includes special guests, a preliminary round of the Ultimate ETA Contest, a showcase ETA performances and more. In addition, the 17th annual event is a fund raiser for Porter County and Special Olympics - Indiana.

Last Chance to Be Elvis for Halloween
Rubie’s Costume Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories is proud to introduce their collection of Elvis products just in time for Halloween 2009. Their Elvis collection consists of costumes and accessories for Elvis fans of all ages. Included are costumes at various prices as well as fun Elvis wigs, glasses and even a pet costume. Click here to see all of the new and exciting items available.

Special Guests for Elvis' 75th Birthday Celebration
We are excited to announce two special guests that will be making their first appearance at Graceland during Elvis' Birthday Celebration 2010: Marlyn Mason, who met Elvis and co-starred with him in the 1969 film The Trouble with Girls, and Barbara Hearn-Smith, who dated Elvis in the 1950s. To learn more about the 75th Birthday Celebration Events, click here for a schedule. If you are planning on visiting Memphis for the celebration, the Memphis Marriott East is the official host hotel for Elvis' 2010 birthday celebration, and is offering a special rate of $89 for January 7, 8 and 9. Fans can enjoy the convenience of staying at the hotel where the Elvis Dance Party, Fan Club Event and Conversations on Elvis will be held during the birthday celebration.

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New Member of the Graceland Family
The staff at EPE is happy to welcome a new addition to Graceland Stable. Tucker, a 13-year-old registered Golden Palomino Quarter Horse, was in need of a home and has now arrived at Graceland. Elvis Insiders can go to the members only forum on ElvisInsiders.com to see some exclusive photos of Tucker's arrival.

ShopElvis Fall Sale and Promotions
Visit ShopElvis for great savings on a variety of items during their fall sale! Through October 18, save up to 20% on collectibles, select artwork, Graceland & TCB items, crafts, home and bath accessories, and much more. In addition, enjoy other special details like a free 1-year subscription to Rolling Stone magazine and free access to ElvisBackstage.com, the interactive online tour of Elvis' backstage dressing room in 1969 at the International Hotel.

Be Elvis for Halloween

Rubie’s Costume Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories is proud to introduce their collection of Elvis products just in time for Halloween 2009. Their Elvis collection consists of costumes and accessories for Elvis fans of all ages. Included are costumes at various prices as well as fun Elvis wigs, glasses and even a pet costume. Click here to see all of the new and exciting items available.

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Sign up today to get weekly information about Elvis music, videos, photos, free downloads and Graceland special offers sent via text message to your mobile phone. Click here to sign up for the FREE alerts.

Behind the Scenes Video of Colonel Parker's Collection
Now, just for Elvis Insiders, we’ve gone deep into the EPE archives and found something new we’re certain you’ve never heard before. This telephone conversation is between a frustrated Colonel Parker and an RCA executive, regarding an album shipment that had not arrived. Following that is a discussion about both national and international record sales. Listening to this conversation offers the listener a fascinating glimpse into the business style and personality of Colonel Parker. To complete the experience, the audio has been edited with archival video shot in 1990, when Elvis Presley Enterprises obtained Colonel Tom Parker’s business archives. Included in the acquisition were Elvis-related artifacts, images, and documents. Among the valuable collection was Elvis’ gold lame suit, the tablecloth for the contract for the 1969 International Hotel engagements in Las Vegas and a Cadillac Elvis gave Colonel Parker as a gift.

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