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Donald Trump holds up replica of an Elvis Presley guitar after signing it.

Trump muses if he could beat Elvis in a fight on his Graceland detour

The US president has taken a surprise pitstop at the home of Elvis Presley in Tennessee, professing his love for the late singer and wishing that he could have met him.

  • Adrian Sainz and Meg Kinnard

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Elvis Presley on stage in Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert.

Baz Luhrmann gives Elvis ‘the world tour he never got to have’

Ahead of his new film on Joan of Arc, the Australian director is back in cinemas with EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert and a double soundtrack album.

  • Garry Maddox
By day, Maria Phillips is the chief financial and operating officer of a technology firm. By night and on weekends, she performs her Elvis Presley tribute act under the name Platinum Elvis.

They spend thousands on Elvis costumes and jewellery. But don’t call them impersonators

They’ve been laughed at, ignored and unable to get gigs – but now these female Elvis Tribute Acts are leaving their male competitors all shook up.

  • Bronte Gossling
Priscilla Presley

At 80, Priscilla Presley reflects on love, loss and why Elvis went through so many TVs

As she lands in Melbourne to kick off a national speaking tour, Presley reveals the secret to her success.

  • John Mangan
Priscilla Presley: “I started living Elvis’ life when I was young and that was hard for me.”

Priscilla Presley left Elvis for a karate instructor. But there was more to the story

Now 80, Presley married “The King” at 21, but her life was steeped in loneliness, then heartache, especially after losing her daughter, Lisa Marie.

  • Jane Rocca
Baz Luhrmann in Toronto for the premiere of EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.

Elvis and me: Baz Luhrmann’s new film crowns ‘the King’

The Elvis director’s new film may be the most intimate portrait of Elvis Presley ever brought to the screen.

  • Michael Idato
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The books we’re excited to read in the second half of 2025.

Thirty books we’ll be talking about for the rest of 2025

Clear your shelves. Here’s the fiction and non-fiction you can look forward to reading for the rest of the year.

  • Melanie Kembrey
Dress and jewellery by Gucci.

From unknown actor to landing major roles, meet Australia’s next big star on the rise

Olivia DeJonge is part of Hollywood’s new Aussie posse, even being spotted dining with Taylor Swift. But she’s happiest being at home.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Bernie Peri of Parkes was allegedly murdered after a karaoke night.

Beloved Elvis impersonator allegedly murdered after karaoke night

Bernie Peri, a talented singer and fixture of the Parkes Elvis Festival, was found dead in his home. Police allege his killer is a fellow musician.

  • Jessica McSweeney
Elvis’ private jet, a 1958 Conair 880 named Lisa Marie.

Elvis’ private jet is just one highlight of his luxurious estate

There’s plenty to sift through among the 18,581 square metres of the Graceland complex in Memphis. Here’s how to make the most of a visit to Elvis Presley’s former home.

  • Jenny Hewett