Emma McKee

Priscilla and Elvis Presley lay on lounge chairs. Lisa Marie Presley sits on Priscilla's stomach.

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Elvis Gave Lisa Marie Birthday Presents She ‘Shouldn’t Have and Couldn’t Appreciate’

Elvis Presley gifted Lisa Marie Presley expensive presents for her birthdays. Priscilla Presley didn't think these were appropriate for their young daughter.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley walk together. Elvis' father Vernon Presley walks slightly behind them.

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Priscilla Presley Realized Life With Elvis Was ‘Unnatural and Detrimental’ to Her Wellbeing

Elvis Presley brought Priscilla into his world when she was a teenager. As she aged, she realized his way of life was not for her.

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

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Priscilla Presley Said She Always Ended Up Apologizing to Elvis When She Suspected He Was Cheating

Elvis Presley frequently cheated on Priscilla Presley. He always made her feel bad about questioning him about his fidelity, though.

Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley sit in front of a wood paneled wall. Parker has a pipe in his mouth.

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Elvis Fled the State After Telling His Father to Fire Colonel Tom Parker

Elvis Presley rarely argued with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. When he did, he made it clear that he was extremely angry.

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Elvis’ Backup Singer Said There Was an ‘Underlying Nervousness’ to Talking to Him Because of His Looming Entourage

Elvis Presley liked his entourage to be around him at all times. They took their jobs seriously, which became an issue for other people in Elvis' life.

Priscilla Presley and Elvis walk together as they leave divorce court. He wears sunglasses.

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Priscilla Presley Revealed the Final Words She and Elvis Exchanged on the Day She Ended Their Marriage

Priscilla Presley stunned Elvis when she ended their marriage. In his final words to her, he shared his hopes for their future together.

Elvis wears a black jacket with a red tie and stands with his arms crossed.

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Elvis Said His Las Vegas Residencies Gave Him a ‘New Life’

Elvis Presley had a career revival in the late 1960s. He began playing shows in Las Vegas and felt excited about his music again for the first time in years.

A black and white picture of Elvis wearing a striped shirt. He holds one arm above his head and one out in front of him.

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Priscilla Presley Revealed Elvis Didn’t Know His Own Phone Number

Elvis Presley rarely went out without his entourage. Because of this, Priscilla Presley had no idea how he would make it in the world on his own.

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Mick Jagger Warned John Lennon Against Making the ‘Biggest Mistake of [His] Life,’ but Lennon Didn’t Listen

Mick Jagger wanted to keep The Beatles from making the same mistake The Rolling Stones did. John Lennon ignored his warning, though.

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John Lennon Said The Rolling Stones Would Never Catch Up With The Beatles’ Legacy

John Lennon thought The Beatles had a stronger legacy than The Rolling Stones. Here's why he thought they could never catch up.

Priscilla Presley holds a young Lisa Marie Presley while Elvis points a finger towards her.

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Lisa Marie Presley Learned to ‘Manipulate’ Graceland Staff by the Age of 4

Lisa Marie Presley grew up surrounded by Graceland staff. She quickly learned that she could use them to get what she wanted.

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Elvis Presley Gave His Friend a Home for the First Time

Elvis Presley loved giving members of his entourage gifts. He once gave a longtime friend a house when he wanted one.

Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr stand on a stage together. George Harrison, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono share the stage.

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Mick Jagger Got in a Physical Fight With an Angry Ringo Starr Fan

Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr were once neighbors. The amount of fans gathered outside Starr's house became a problem for Jagger.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley lay in lawn chairs. Lisa Marie Presley sits on Priscilla's stomach.

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Elvis ‘Tried to Convince Himself’ He Found Lisa Marie’s Toddler Antics Adorable

Elvis Presley was often away during Lisa Marie Presley's early years. When he was around, he struggled with some of his young daughter's behavior.

John Lennon holds a plate and sits next to The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger.

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Mick Jagger Said The Rolling Stones Wouldn’t Be as ‘B****y’ as The Beatles if They Broke Up

The Beatles' breakup was incredibly acrimonious. Mick Jagger said that if The Rolling Stones ever broke up, he wouldn't want to do it like the other band.

A black and white picture of Elvis wearing sunglasses and singing into a microphone.

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Elvis’ Hero Wouldn’t Have Wanted to Meet With the Musician Because of His ‘Exotic’ Appearance

Elvis Presley thought J. Edgar Hoover was an American hero. Elvis' appearance kept him from meeting with the man he admired.

Natasha Richardson wears a white dress and stands with Liam Neeson, who wears a black shirt.

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Natasha Richardson Once Threatened to Dump Liam Neeson Over a Movie Role

Natasha Richardson supported her husband Liam Neeson's career. She prevented him from taking one major role, though.

A black and white picture of Richard Nixon shaking hands with Elvis Presley.

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Elvis Presley Looked so Much Like Dracula When He Met Richard Nixon That His Friend Worried He Would ‘Arouse Suspicion’

Elvis Presley passed a letter for Richard Nixon through the White House gates. His friend thought they would get in trouble because of Elvis' appearance.

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Mick Jagger Saw John Lennon Be ‘so Nasty’ to His Wife Over a Board Game

John Lennon could be incredibly unkind to his first wife. Mick Jagger witnessed this while visiting Lennon's home for a game night.

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Elvis Told the FBI His Look Was Part of an Effort to Infiltrate the ‘Anti-Establishment’

Elvis Presley was a longtime admirer of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Elvis believed he was in a unique position to help Hoover and the FBI.