Elvis director Baz Lurhmann has unveiled the deluxe edition of the movie’s soundtrack, which features a raft of previously unreleased recordings from Austin Butler.“The whole Elvis music team has answered the call from fans with this new Deluxe Edition of the Elvis soundtrack,” said Luhrmann in a statement.“Featuring everything from previously unreleased recordings by Austin Butler to contemporary takes on Elvis’s classics and a fresh mash-up with the Backstreet Boys, the Deluxe album reveals all the complex layers of Austin’s performance, Elvis’s music and those who continue his legacy.”The deluxe edition – which is now available across music streaming platforms – boasts 52 songs in total, 15 more than the standard edition.The previously unreleased recordings by Butler include ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Crawfish’ (which was recorded live on set), and ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’.Additional contemporary takes on Elvis’ songs inlcude G-Dragon‘s cover of ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’, and Kacey Musgraves‘ version of the same song with Mark Robson.You can view listen to the deluxe edition below.Austin Butler’s performance as Elvis Presley has earned him a Best Actor nomination at this year’s Oscars.
Austin Butler Revealed Ryan Gosling's Trick That He Used to Gain Weight for 'Elvis'
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Austin Butler transformed into Elvis Presley for his Oscar-nominated role in Elvis, and he pulled inspiration from Ryan Gosling to pull off one part of the dramatic change.
The 31-year-old actor explained that there were concerns that he wouldn’t be able to portray the music legend in his later years, which inspired him to put on weight for the role before he was even cast in the project.
He used a method Ryan had previously utilized to do so.
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Austin told Variety that his manager encouraged him to put on weight for the role to convince the team that he could play Elvis in his later years.
“I heard that Ryan Gosling when he was going to do The Lovely Bones, had microwaved Häagen-Dazs [ice cream] and would drink it. So I started doing that. I would go get two dozen doughnuts and eat them all. I really started to pack on some pounds,” he recalled.
He continued, saying that “It’s fun for a week, and then you feel awful about yourself.”
His plan to put on weight for the role was waylaid by the COVID-19 pandemic, which put a halt to plans to shoot the film in chronological order. After the pandemic, Austin instead wore a “body adjustment suit” for some of his later scenes.
See who Austin is planning to bring with him to the 2023 Oscars next month. Spoiler alert, it isn’t girlfriend Kaia Gerber.
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Austin Butler Unveils His Likely Oscars 2023 Plus One, & It's Not Girlfriend Kaia Gerber
As one of the Best Actor nominees, Austin Butler will be a guest of honor at the 2023 Oscars, and it turns out he has a pretty good idea who will be by his side. It doesn’t sound like it will be girlfriend Kaia Gerber, either.
Exes Vanessa Hudgens, Austin Butler to (awkwardly?) reunite on the Oscars red carpet?
Vanessa Hudgens will return to host the Countdown to the Oscars for the second year in a row - but it may lead to one awkward encounter for the actress. The 34-year-old's ex-boyfriend Austin Butler is nominated for Best Actor at this year's ceremony, and the pair's friendship status remains up in the air. As previously reported, Austin, 31, failed to give Vanessa the credit many felt she was owed for suggesting he go for the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis, which went on to earn him multiple awards, his first Oscar nomination, and A-list status.WATCH: Trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic with Austin ButlerVanessa will be joined by Lilly Singh and Ashley Graham for the official lead-in to the 95th Oscars and it will air at 6.30/5.30c on ABC, highlighting Oscar nominees, performers and presenters, and giving fans a behind-the-scenes peek at the celebration.Austin and Vanessa dated for nine years before they split in 2020.They met through their mutual best friend, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa's co-star in the High School Musical trilogy, and Austin's in its spin-off, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.Two years after their split, Austin shared that it was a "friend" who encouraged him to audition for the role, sharing on The Hollywood Reporter's Actor's Roundtable: "The month before I heard that Baz [Luhrmann] was making the movie, I was going to look at Christmas lights with a friend, and there was an Elvis Christmas song on the radio and I was singing along, and my friend looked over at me and goes, 'You've got to play Elvis.'"I said, 'Oh, that's such a long shot.' A couple of weeks later, I was playing the piano - I never really sang for any of my friends or anything - and that same friend was there
Riley Keough Was 'In Tears For A Week' Over Austin Butler's Elvis -- But Feud With Priscilla Presley Will Keep Her From Oscars!
Riley Keough was extremely moved by Austin Butler‘s portrayal of her grandfather — but with all the tension between her and her grandmother Priscilla Presley, it looks like she won’t be able to support him as much as she might want to…
Riley Keough confesses to her emotional reaction to Austin Butler playing her grandfather: 'I was in tears for a week'
Austin Butler had some tough expectations to live up to when he signed on to portray Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann biopic, not only from fans, but of course from Priscilla Presley and the rest of the singer's legacy, the late Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough.The actor has been widely lauded for this portrayal as the late King of Rock in the critically-acclaimed movie, earning both a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination, but most importantly, the approval from Elvis' family.As the Oscars approach, and so does a possible first-time win for the actor, Elvis' first granddaughter, Riley, revealed her tearful reaction to seeing her grandfather's life reenacted.WATCH: Austin Butler pays tribute Presley family following Lisa Marie death after BAFTA winMORE: Riley Keough reveals her husband Ben Smith-Petersen makes an appearance on Daisy Jones & the SixDuring a recent appearance on Live! With Kelly and Ryan, she opened up about how emotional she was, for a week, after seeing the film."I think he was outstanding and incredible," she first maintained about Austin's portrayal, adding: "I couldn't have imagined anyone being able to pull off what he did in terms of embodying my grandfather."MORE: See how Riley Keough paid homage to grandfather Elvis Presley on Daisy Jones and the SixRecalling how much of an impact it had on her, she said: "It was really shocking and emotional.
Riley Keough Says She Was ‘In Tears For A Week’ Over Austin Butler’s Portrayal Of Grandfather Elvis Presley
Riley Keough is following in her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley‘s, footsteps and giving Austin Butler her seal of approval. The 33-year-old “Daisy Jones & the Six” star praised Butler’s Oscar-nominated portrayal of her late grandfather, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, “Elvis”, during an appearance on “Live With Kelly and Ryan”.
Riley Keough Says She Was 'In Tears for a Week' Over Austin Butler's Portrayal of Grandfather Elvis Presley
Riley Keough is following in her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley's footsteps and giving Austin Butler her seal of approval. The 33-year-old star praised Butler's Oscar-nominated portrayal of her late grandfather, Elvis Presley, in the Baz Luhrmann biopic,, during an appearance on .«I think he was outstanding and incredible,» Keough shared of Butler.
‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler rushed to ER after ‘body just started shutting down’
told People on the red carpet for the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday.Butler revealed that he “spent a week in bed” before going on to another project.In May 2022, he told British GQ that he “woke up at 4 in the morning with excruciating pain” and was “rushed to hospital,” which was due to a virus he contracted that simulated the symptoms of appendicitis.“My body just started shutting down the day after I finished ‘Elvis,'” Butler recalled.But the trip to the emergency room wasn’t the only health challenge he faced while taking portraying Elvis.He also told People that he lost his now-memorable voice while singing Elvis’ version of “Never Been to Spain.”“We did so many takes. And at a certain point, I just lost my voice,” Butler explained.
Austin Butler Walks 2023 SAG Awards Red Carpet Solo Amid Kaia Gerber Romance
The king! Austin Butler turned heads at the 2023 SAG Awards, walking the red carpet solo in a maroon three-piece suit.
Kaia Gerber Went With Sheer Mesh For Date Night With Austin Butler
W Magazine's Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California. , the 21-year-old daughter of supermodel , hit up the event in a black mesh Celine dress with her chocolatey brunette waves cascading down one shoulder.
Where to Watch Oscar-Nominated Film ‘Elvis’ Starring Austin Butler Online
Oscar nominations are in, and this year there are 10 films up for best picture — including , the biographical drama about the life, rise to fame, and death of the King of Rock and Roll. Austin Butler just bagged a BAFTA for his turn as Elvis Presley and you can catch his performance ahead of the Academy Awards on March 12. Written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, is available to watch at home on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV. is available to stream on HBO Max or you can rent the film on Amazon Prime Video. Austin Butler won his first-ever Golden Globe during this year's 80th annual awards for his portrayal of the rock & roll legend. «He was somebody who was so true to himself. It liberated a lot of people, even just audiences watching him,» Butler said of Elvis.
Catherine Martin Talks Bringing ‘Elvis’ to Life Through Costumes and Production Design
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Costume designer, production designer and producer Catherine Martin and her collaborators helped bring her husband, Baz Lurhmann’s, visually grand story “Elvis” to life, building the iconic sets in Australia, including Elvis Presley’s mansion Graceland. She also built more than 90 costumes for Austin Butler’s Elvis, a mix of re-creations and fictionalized outfits, and over 9000 costumes for the film overall. She earned a Costume Designers Guild Awardnomination for the work, and landed three Oscar nominations for her work on the film including outstanding costume designer, production design and producer. Here, she talks about how “The Wizard of Oz” impacted her, as did Luhrmann’s respect of crafts.
Everything Austin Butler Has Said About His ‘Close’ Connection to Lisa Marie Presley
Austin Butler met Lisa Marie Presley after playing her father, Elvis Presley, on film, and the pair instantly connected — but their friendship was tragically cut short.
Austin Butler says Elvis film wins are 'bittersweet' following Lisa Marie Presley's death
Austin Butler continued his streak of successful award wins for his role as the iconic Elvis Presley in the Baz Lurhmann-directed biopic, Elvis. On Sunday night, the actor picked up the gong for Best Leading Actor at the BAFTAs, where he paid tribute to the Presley family, and later described winning awards as "bittersweet" following the sudden death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter, in January. Austin, 31, appeared to still be adopting the Southern drawl he perfected to play Elvis in the film as he accepted his award, where he mentioned director Baz, saying: "This film would not have been possible without you." He then went on to show his appreciation for the Presley family, as he said: "I cannot thank you guys enough for your love and for sharing with me who Elvis truly was.
Paul Mescal and Austin Butler lead stars putting on a dapper display at BAFTAs
Paul Mescal and Austin Butler have led the stars putting on a dapper display at the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 19 February. Normal People star Paul, 27, and Elvis star Austin, 31, who are both nominated for Best Actor, joined the likes of Rami Malek, Taron Egerton, Jamie Dornan, Regé-Jean Page, Paapa Essiedu, Ed Westwick, Eddie Redmayne and Micheal Ward. Paul looked dapper in a black double breasted tuxedo complete with a white shirt and bow-tie as he posed on the red carpet.The actor also wore a #WithRefugees blue ribbon to show his support for refugees and displaced people around the world.
Austin Butler’s dating history from A-list ex to model girlfriend
Austin Butler’s fame is only rising, which means - naturally - plenty of his fans are going to be interested in what he gets up to off-camera, especially when it comes to his love life. While we know the 31 year old has been loved up with supermodel girlfriend Kaia Gerber and daughter of OG supermodel, Cindy Crawford for a decent amount of time now, what else do we know about his past relationships? From spending over 8 years with a High School Musical alumni to briefly dating a fellow Elvis cast member, here’s everything you need to know about Austin Butler’s relationship history.
Austin Butler Drank 'Awful' Microwaved Ice Cream To Gain Weight For Elvis!
You can’t say Austin Butler doesn’t commit to his acting roles!
Austin Butler Says He Drank Microwaved Ice Cream and Ate Donuts to Gain Weight to Play Elvis Presley
Austin Butler had a fun time proving he was the right man to play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Oscar-nominated biopic,. The 31-year-old actor, who has received an Academy Award nod for his role as the iconic singer, opened up about how he convinced the director that he was right fit for the role.«Especially when I was trying to get the part before Baz really welcomed me on the journey, we were trying to figure out if I could play older Elvis,» Butler shared on podcast.
Austin Butler Is ‘Feeling The Tears’ While Powering Through Spicy Wings On ‘Hot Ones’
Austin Butler is facing the fire.
Austin Butler Gets Support from Girlfriend Kaia Gerber at Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2023, Talks Selena Gomez & Lisa Marie Presley
Austin Butler suited up for the 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where he was honored with the Virtuosos Award on Wednesday (February 15).