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Elvis birthplace showcases $4.3M expansion

The Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo has opened up a $4.3 million expansion to the two-room house where “the king” was born, including a 75-seat outdoor amphitheater and a 120-seat theater with crushed purple velvet drapes and purple seats.
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B.B. King honored with marker on Miss. Blues Trail

The town of Kilmichael had a lot to sing about Tuesday afternoon when the “King of the Blues”, B.B. King stopped by for the unveiling of the latest marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

King, 86, is in Mississippi this week for his annual B.B. King Homecoming Festival in Indianola, but he, and the town of Kilmichael were honored Tuesday by the Mississippi Development Association Tourism Division (MDA). […]

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B.B. King kicks of annual festival with marker unveiling in Kilmichael

By Monica Land
KILMICHAEL – There is no doubt that legendary bluesman B.B. King is a down-to-earth kind of guy. His superstar status has earned him international and worldwide recognition and his talent and musical abilities are beyond question.
But the singer’s humble nature has become so evident, especially when he makes the time to return “home” to the Mississippi Delta to participate in his annual homecoming celebration. […]

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John Lennon’s killer again up for parole in NY

Officials say John Lennon’s killer, who is up for parole for the seventh time, could have a parole hearing as early as Tuesday, Aug. 21.

New York Department of Corrections spokeswoman Linda Foglia says Mark David Chapman is scheduled to be interviewed by members of the parole board this week. […]

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Michael Jackson’s hometown readies for celebration

Michael Jackson’s Indiana hometown is gearing up for a weeklong celebration marking what would have been the late pop star’s 54th birthday.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson said at a Friday news conference outlining the celebration that Jackson family matriarch Katherine Jackson and her late son’s three children are expected to take part in some of the events. […]

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Thousands mark Elvis’s death, get surprise visit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Thousands of devotees converged on Graceland to mark the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death and got a surprise welcome from the King’s former wife and daughter, the first time Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley have appeared together at the annual gathering.
The two women appeared on an elevated stage in front of the crowd Wednesday night, the eve of the Aug. 16 date when the rock and roll icon died at home in 1977 from a heart attack after battling prescription drug abuse.
Elvis was born in Tupelo, Miss. […]

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Sparks finds new light in ‘Sparkle’ remake

When most singers make the leap from recording artist to movie star, it’s usually a well-calculated career maneuver that requires show-business acumen from an army of agents, acting coaches, managers and publicists. However, for bubbly sixth season “American Idol” champion Jordin Sparks, the jump from stage to screen just, well, kinda happened. […]

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Gabby Douglas is golden in 'Tonight' appearance

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas basked in the “Tonight” spotlight and the admiration of fellow guest Michelle Obama, but the teenager already is thinking ahead to 2016. […]

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Lady Gaga still finds ways to be 'irresponsible'

NEW YORK – (AP) Lady Gaga is one of the most visible celebrities in the world, but she says not everything she does is documented. In the September issue of Vogue magazine, Gaga says she […]

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Beyonce’ performs and films music video at UN

NEW YORK (AP) Superstar singer Beyonce has serenaded a different New York City venue: The United Nations. Beyonce performed her song “I Was Here'' on Friday in the UN's General Assembly Hall in honor of […]