Jenna Guillaume 
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley walked into Sun Studio and unexpectedly became part of one of rock and roll’s most famous photographs. Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis were there too, creating the legendary gathering later called the Million Dollar Quartet. But the uncropped photograph contains someone else who was almost forgotten. … Read more
By the mid-1970s, Elvis Presley and Led Zeppelin represented two different generations of rock royalty. Yet when members of the British band finally found themselves face to face with the man who had helped inspire them, even some of the biggest rock stars in the world were reportedly awestruck. Then Elvis did something involving a … Read more
Elvis Presley could afford almost anything once fame arrived, yet one surprisingly ordinary childhood habit reportedly followed him into adulthood. Even when eating at restaurants or visiting other people’s homes, Elvis was said to arrive with something most guests would never think of bringing themselves. It was a small routine that had apparently begun long … Read more
Behind Michael Jackson’s carefully controlled public image was a mischievous side that people close to him saw far more often. One favorite target was Frank DiLeo, the music executive Michael affectionately called “Uncle Tookie.” DiLeo became Jackson’s manager during the enormous success that followed Thriller, but managing the world’s biggest pop star apparently also meant … Read more
By his final years, Michael Jackson was living a far quieter life than the one millions of fans remembered. Away from packed stadiums, screaming crowds and television cameras, much of his world revolved around his children and the privacy of home. Yet when everyone else settled down for the night, Michael reportedly had one habit … Read more
Michael Jackson had performed at Madison Square Garden on September 10, 2001, surrounded by some of the biggest names in entertainment. Hours later, New York was transformed by the September 11 attacks. What reportedly happened next became one of the strangest stories attached to Jackson’s life: an attempted escape from the city involving Hollywood legends … Read more
Graceland is already one of the most famous homes in America. It was where Elvis Presley lived, entertained friends and family and surrounded himself with the unusual objects that reflected his personality. But even after years of cataloging the house, Graceland’s archivists occasionally discover something that makes them stop and wonder. One such discovery was … Read more
Elvis Presley had gold records, expensive cars, extravagant clothes and more money than he could spend. But one of the things he collected most enthusiastically was something far less glamorous: police badges. His fascination with law enforcement was not a passing celebrity obsession. Elvis collected honorary badges from police departments and agencies around the country, … Read more
The photograph looks almost surreal: Elvis Presley standing inside the White House beside President Richard Nixon, dressed in a dark suit with his characteristic sunglasses and sideburns. But the reason Elvis was there was even stranger than the photograph itself. He had come to Washington with a very specific request. Elvis wanted to become a … Read more
Michael Jackson had already achieved something most performers could only dream of before he was old enough to understand what fame meant. As the lead singer of the Jackson 5, he had become a global sensation while still a child. His voice, dancing and extraordinary stage presence made him famous around the world. But by … Read more