Emma McKee

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A Beatles Accountant Quit After Warning the Band They Were in ‘Terrible Financial Trouble’

Several higher ups at The Beatles' Apple Records quit in quick succession. One wrote letters to the band to emphasize their dire financial situation.

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John Lennon Thought The Beatles’ Apple Records Was a ‘Messy’ Money Pit: ‘We Did It All Wrong’

John Lennon was initially optimistic about The Beatles' Apple Records. Within a year, he completely changed his opinion. Here's what he said.

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Priscilla Presley Loved ‘Babying’ Elvis: ‘I Went to Extremes’

Priscilla Presley did everything for Elvis at Graceland. She explained why she loved treating her older boyfriend like a baby.

Elvis Presley, Elvis' father Vernon Presley, and Priscilla Presley walk down a hallway together.

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Priscilla Presley Vowed to Make Her Relationship With Elvis Work ‘No Matter What’ For Her Parents’ Sake

Priscilla Presley devastated her parents when she moved to Memphis to be with Elvis. Because of this, she promised herself she'd make the relationship work.

The Beatles' John Lennon wears sunglasses and stands behind an open car door.

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The Beatles’ Press Officer Was ‘Nervous’ John Lennon Would Turn ‘Nasty’ on Journalists

John Lennon had a caustic personality that came through in interviews. The Beatles' press officer worried about how he'd come across to people.

A black and white picture of Elvis standing at the door of an airplane. In a separate image, Priscilla Presley waves to him from a crowd of people.

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The Gift Elvis Presley Gave Priscilla to Show She Belonged to Him

Elvis Presley wanted to convey to Priscilla Beaulieu that she belonged to him. He gave her a present to make this clear to her, and the people around her.

John Lennon wears a turtleneck, blue jacket, and sunglasses.

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John Lennon Was ‘Nervous’ and ‘so Embarrassed’ During His Reunion With His Father

John Lennon was stunned when his father showed up at his front door. Their reunion after years apart was a tense and uncomfortable one.

A black and white picture of Priscilla Presley and Elvis on their wedding day. Priscilla wears a veil and Elvis wears a tuxedo.

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Elvis Had Priscilla Presley Wear so Much Makeup That She Looked Back on Old Pictures and Laughed

Elvis Presley had a specific idea of how Priscilla should look. He asked her to wear heavy makeup, which made her laugh in later years.

Elvis wears a black leather jacket and holds a guitar. He stands on a stage in a room with red walls.

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Elvis Expected Total Fidelity From His Girlfriends Despite His Constant Cheating

Priscilla Presley knew Elvis wanted her to be faithful to him. Despite this, she was well aware that he didn't remain faithful to her.

A black and white picture of Paul McCartney, Jane Asher, Cynthia Lennon, and John Lennon. They stand together at a party and hold drinks.

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Paul McCartney Revealed Why John Lennon Was ‘Jealous’ of His Relationship With Jane Asher

John Lennon felt trapped in his marriage and grew envious of Paul McCartney's relationship. McCartney described why Lennon felt this way.

A black and white picture of Priscilla Presley feeding Elvis wedding cake. She wears a wedding dress and veil and he wears a tuxedo.

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Priscilla Presley Shared Why She Started Taking Amphetamines With Elvis Despite Her Fear of Them

Elvis Presley encouraged his girlfriend Priscilla to take sleeping pills and amphetamines while they were together. She was wary of them.

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Priscilla Presley Was ‘Afraid’ at School Because of Her Relationship With Elvis

Priscilla Presley intercepted a note somebody wrote about her. The contents made her realize that her relationship would keep her from making friends.

A black and white picture of John Lennon and Paul McCartney wears suits and sit on a couch. McCartney smiles but Lennon doesn't.

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John Lennon Shared His Memories of Writing Most of ‘Eleanor Rigby’ With Paul McCartney

John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote together all the time. Still, when McCartney asked for help on "Eleanor Rigby," Lennon was insulted.

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John Lennon Was Uncharacteristically Gracious After Getting Introduced to Brian Wilson 3 Times in a Row

John Lennon was explosive and temperamental during his "lost weekend." Still, he treated Brian Wilson with kindness at a party.

Elvis Presley wears a leather jacket and sits with an acoustic guitar.

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Why Elvis Rarely Used People’s First Names, Even When He’d Known Them For Years

Elvis Presley rarely used people's first names out of respect for them. Priscilla Presley revealed that he always used proper titles.

A black and white picture of Priscilla Presley standing with her hands in her pockets in front of Graceland.

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Priscilla Presley Shared Her ‘Only Relief’ From the Oppression of Graceland Until Elvis’ Grandma Guilted Her Back

Elvis Presley was often absent from Graceland, leaving Priscilla alone. She struggled to find an outlet while she was there. Here's why.

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Paul McCartney’s Vision for ‘Eleanor Rigby’ ‘Horrified’ the String Musicians

Paul McCartney didn't initially want strings on 'Eleanor Rigby.' When he agreed to it, the string musicians resented his vision. Here's why.

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Priscilla Presley’s Parents Looked at Her in ‘Absolute Horror’ When She Returned From a Visit to See Elvis

Priscilla Presley wept the entire flight back from a visit with Elvis. When her parents saw her, they were shocked and outraged.

James Caan wears a green shirt and sits in his driveway in front of his house and a motorcycle. A table with a bowl of apples is in front of him.

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The Real Reason James Caan Didn’t Play Han Solo

James Caan reportedly received an offer to play Han Solo in 'Star Wars.' Here's the reason he thought he wouldn't have been a good fit for the part.

Elvis Presley stands on a stage and holds up his arms.

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Elvis Presley Pointed a Gun at His Backup Singer After She Refused to Go On Stage

After Elvis Presley humiliated his backup singers onstage, one refused to perform with him. He reacted threateningly and horrified her.