Elvis Presley

Friday May 11, 2018

Elvis Presley's customized watch will be auctioned in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. Courtesy of Phillips hide caption

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Elvis Presley's Diamond-Encrusted Omega Watch To Be Auctioned Off

May 11, 2018 • A watch given to Elvis Presley is going up for auction this weekend in Switzerland. Elvis was presented with a special Omega watch in February 1961 to mark him selling 75 million records.

Elvis Presley's Diamond-Encrusted Omega Watch To Be Auctioned Off

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Thursday January 8, 2015

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

January 8, 2015 • The legendary singer had equally outsized eating habits, including his famous affinity for peanut butter, bananas and bacon. Celebrity chef Sean Brock has created a drink in the King's honor.

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

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Tuesday January 8, 2013

Elvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On

A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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Elvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On

January 8, 2013 • Presley's legendary love for peanut butter and bananas and bacon helped lead to his outsized body toward the end of his life, and a lasting food legacy. And, oh yeah, he could sing too.

Elvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On

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Wednesday March 2, 2011

The Two-Way

Elvis Remembered, Honored In Budapest

March 2, 2011 • The AP has crossed this tidbit from Hungary: Elvis Presley will be declared an posthumous honorary citizen of Budapest, Hungary. The city's mayor says it's to commemorate Presley's support for the anti-Soviet revolution of 1956.

Friday January 7, 2011

The Two-Way

Chilean Miner Who Loves Elvis Pays Visit To Graceland

January 7, 2011 • While he and 32 other Chilean miners were trapped deep underground for 69 days last fall, Edison Pena became known as the guy who tried to help keep spirits up by singing songs made famous by his idol -- Elvis Presley.