L.A. Times - Entertainment — For nearly three decades, L.A. rock ’n’ roll enthusiasts have celebrated Elvis Presley's birthday, and this year’s show figures to have extra hunks of burning love for the King on a couple of fronts. more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - Wholesome blonde actress Donna Douglas, who played pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" and starred opposite Elvis Presley in the 1966 film "Frankie and Johnny," has died at age 81, her family ... more info

Time — I want them, I need them, I love them more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - Elvis Presley's pair of personal jets, one complete with gilded wash basin and plush sleeping quarters, will go under the hammer in a sealed-bid auction for a piece of mile-high rock and roll memorabilia, Julien's Auctions said on Friday.... more info

Stereogum — In its heyday, RCA Studio A hosted an enviable number of early rock and country acts including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, the Beach Boys, and countless others, and it’s become a huge tourist attraction even though it’s still hosting sessions by... more info

Reuters — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - The woman who gave Elvis Presley what she called the "woo-woo-woos" in holiday favorite "Blue Christmas" has been silenced. Mildred "Millie" Kirkham, 91, died on Sunday in Nashville, family members and collaborators said.... more info

The Telegraph — It is right that the Graceland archive should preserve the thrilling collection now to be glimpsed at the O2, says Andrew M Brown more info

The Telegraph — In pics: Over 300 artefacts from the Graceland displayed in London more info

The Telegraph — Britain will get a personal insight into the life of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock-and-roll, in a new exhibition more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Mary Ann Mobley, who stepped into the spotlight as the first Miss Mississippi to become Miss America and later hit the silver screen opposite Elvis Presley, has died. She was 77. more info