1. MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — The Elvis Presley business has been sold. Authentic Brands Group announced Tuesday that it has purchased Elvis Presley's intellectual property from CORE Media Group. They are now collaborating with the founder of another company to run the Graceland tourist site. This acquiRead more

    MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — The Elvis Presley business has been sold. Authentic Brands Group announced Tuesday that it has purchased Elvis Presley’s intellectual property from CORE Media Group. They are now collaborating with the founder of another company to run the Graceland tourist site. This acquisition grants Authentic Brands control over Elvis Presley Enterprises, the entity in charge of managing the licensing and merchandising rights to Presley’s image, name, and likeness. Additionally, they acquire a vast collection of music, photos, films, TV appearances, and performance specials featuring the legendary rock and roll icon.

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  2. Elvis has been a highly marketable figure even after his passing in 1977. He is considered the top-selling solo musician, having sold over 500 million records, second only to the Beatles. Posthumously, he has achieved 48 top-50 hits in the UK, including five number ones, and has been portrayed in arRead more

    Elvis has been a highly marketable figure even after his passing in 1977. He is considered the top-selling solo musician, having sold over 500 million records, second only to the Beatles. Posthumously, he has achieved 48 top-50 hits in the UK, including five number ones, and has been portrayed in around 31 films by various actors like Kurt Russell and Harvey Keitel. Jacob Elordi is the latest actor to play Elvis in the upcoming movie Priscilla, which focuses on his relationship with his former wife, whom he wed in 1967 after meeting her seven years earlier when she was 14, and divorced in 1973. Cailee Spaeny takes on the role of Priscilla in the film.

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