The release of a new film about the life and career of legendary musician Elvis Presley has sparked a bitter legal battle among his surviving family members over the control of his estate.
The movie, which is titled “The King” and stars actor Austin Butler as Elvis, has been generating buzz in the entertainment industry and among Elvis fans for months. However, it has also brought to light the longstanding feud between members of the Presley family over the handling of Elvis’s assets and legacy.
At the center of the dispute are Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and his former wife, Priscilla Presley. Lisa Marie has accused Priscilla, who was married to Elvis from 1967 to 1973, of mismanaging the estate and taking unauthorized payments. Priscilla has denied the allegations and has accused Lisa Marie of making false claims in an attempt to gain control of the estate.
The feud has been going on for years, with both sides filing lawsuits against each other and making public statements about the other’s actions. However, the release of “The King” has added a new layer to the conflict, with each side jockeying for position in the public eye.
Many fans of Elvis have expressed their disappointment that the legal battle has overshadowed the release of the film and the celebration of his legacy. However, others have pointed out that the feud is just one more chapter in the complicated story of the King of Rock and Roll and his tumultuous personal life.
For now, it remains unclear how the legal battle will be resolved or what impact it will have on Elvis’s legacy. However, it is clear that the dispute over his estate is far from over and may continue to play out in the public eye for years to come.