
Paul Simon's 'Graceland' Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On its 40th anniversary, a new book explores the complex legacy, masterful musicianship, and pioneering yet divisive impact of Paul Simon's 1986 album 'Graceland'.
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On its 40th anniversary, a new book explores the complex legacy, masterful musicianship, and pioneering yet divisive impact of Paul Simon's 1986 album 'Graceland'.

John Legend has been cast to portray Harry Belafonte in the upcoming Bill Condon-directed biopic 'The Road Home'. The film will focus on the apartheid struggle and the life of Hugh Masekela.

Johnny Flynn has been cast as Paul Simon in the upcoming musical film 'The Road Home,' which will explore the story behind Simon's 'Graceland' album and also stars Cynthia Erivo.

Podcaster Jake Brennan's true-crime shows 'Disgraceland' and 'Hollywoodland' are moving to Exactly Right Media, the network behind 'My Favorite Murder,' which is affiliated with iHeartMedia.
Donald Trump visited Elvis Presley's Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, expressing regret at never having met the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

United States President Donald Trump has made a detour to Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, shifting attention from the Iran war and airport turmoil to tout crime-fighting efforts.

When Shailene Woodley’s Annie sees a fiery crash across the border into Arkansas from her vantage point in Graceland, she initially believes Link (Thomas Doherty) has come back for her, as he promised

A track-by-track guide celebrates the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon's iconic album 'Graceland.' The album brought him significant success but also sparked controversy upon its release due to his breaking of a cultural boycott of South Africa.

Music supervisor Tom Wolfe discusses how he crafted the soundtrack for Hulu's 'Paradise,' incorporating cover songs by artists like Elvis and Phil Collins, with Graceland set to be featured in the upcoming second season.
US businessman Joel Weinshanker's firm Ad Populum, which manages Graceland, has acquired an 80% stake in Bran Castle, aiming to boost global tourism for the site known as the inspiration for Dracula.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed 'very good' talks to end combat with Iran, leading to a delay in US strikes and a rise in markets, though Iran denies these discussions, outlines 'red lines' for peace, and continues its strikes, even firing rockets at Israel and mocking Trump.

US President Donald Trump took a surprise tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, a diversion from the ongoing war in Iran and efforts to address long lines at US airports.
Former President Donald Trump was seen touring Elvis Presley's iconic Graceland estate.

Director Baz Luhrmann is set to bring Elvis Presley back to the big screen with his new film project 'EPiC,' featuring never-before-seen, restored concert footage from the 1970s discovered in Warner Bros. and Graceland archives.
Paul Simon's seminal 1986 album 'Graceland' marks its 40th anniversary, prompting reflection on its enduring musical legacy and the controversies that have surrounded its creation and impact.

The script for the Season 2 premiere episode 'Graceland' of the drama series 'Paradise' is available to read, featuring a foreword by Eric Wen.

Studiocanal and Flora Films are developing "The Road Home," a film about a Graceland band, starring Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi, and Guy Pearce.

President Trump continues to balance diplomacy and force in the Iran War, making statements about a 'valuable gift' from Iran, delaying strikes on Iran's infrastructure which led to Asian equities rebounding, and engaging in extensive back-channel diplomacy that influenced his policy shifts, including a call with PM Modi and China's Wang Yi pushing Iran to talk with the US, while the US and Iran remain at odds over truce talks.
Former President Trump shared his strong affection for Elvis Presley during a visit to Graceland.

During a visit to Elvis Presley's Graceland, Donald Trump expressed surprise upon learning that the music icon was naturally blonde, not black-haired.