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Expansion of Graceland complex enshrines the King for a new generation

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 2, 2017
About 600,000 people visit Graceland a year.
The new visitors’ center at Graceland, called Elvis Presley’s Memphis, includes museums, restaurants and gift shops. It opens on Thursday and represents the largest expansion of the Memphis tourist attraction since it opened in 1982. 
Courtesy of Elvis Presley Enterprises
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What the political climate means for award shows like the Oscars

by Adriene Hill and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 17, 2017
Celebrities are using award show wins to make political statements. So what does that mean for Hollywood's biggest night?
Decorations are displayed at the 89th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon.
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
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Chris Hardwick on ‘The Wall,’ nerd ubiquity and fighting impostor syndrome

by Robert Garrova and Adhiti Bandlamudi
Jan 6, 2017
The founder of Nerdist talks about his new game show and why he worries about getting kicked out of parties.
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Moderator Chris Hardwick attends the San Diego Comic-Con International 2016 Marvel Panel in Hall H on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. ©Marvel Studios 2016
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
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What Brangelina can do for declining magazine sales

by Donna Tam
Sep 20, 2016
News of the celebrity couple’s divorce could give lifestyle weeklies a chance to compete with digital sites.
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Now you can take celebrity online courses

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Apr 26, 2016
Kevin Spacey will teach you how to act.
Kevin Spacey in "House of Cards."
House of Cards/Netflix
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When celebrities get behind schools

by Tony Wagner
Mar 30, 2016
Plenty of stars try their hands at financially supporting education, but their mileage varies.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean 'Diddy' Combs reacts after delivering the commencement speech at Howard University's 146th commencement exercises on May 10, 2014 in Washington, D.C. 
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Tired of paparazzi harassing you at LAX?

by Molly Wood
Jun 11, 2015
For just $350 extra, a Porsche hybrid will meet you on the tarmac and drive you through a secret tunnel to elude the paparazzi.
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Who gets the money made by dead celebrities?

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 24, 2014
Even celebrities in financial trouble can make tens of millions after death.
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When celebrities take over the fashion world

by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 7, 2014
Celebrities and fashion lines are almost guaranteed to attract eyeballs.
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Leaked photos = a quarter-billion page views for Reddit

by David Gura
Sep 10, 2014
Last week's leak led to enough page views to power Reddit for almost a month.
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