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Long live the King: Stars emulating Elvis

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Cher performing in an Elvis Presley wig on the "VH1 Divas Las Vegas", a concert to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, 5/23/02. Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect
Cher performs at VH1’s “Divas Las Vegas” show in 2002. Getty
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Tony Danza at arrivals for New York Restoration Project 19th Annual HULAWEEN Gala, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, NY October 31, 2014. Photo By: John Paul Melendez/Everett Collection
Tony Danza is the boss and the King at a Halloween charity event in 2014. Everett Collection
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 13: ***EXCLUSIVE ACCESS*** Singer Katy Perry is seen backstage at the American Idol Season 8 Top 3 Elimination Show on May 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by F Micelotta/American Idol 2009/Getty Images for Fox)
Katy Perry adapts the infamous Las Vegas jumpsuit into a onesie for an “American Idol” appearance in 2009. Getty
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Dave Stewart, left, and Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics attend the 26th annual grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., March 28, 1984. The duo is nominated for best New Artist. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Annie Lennox (right) delivers an androgynous nod to Elvis in 1984. AP
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Singer Lady Gaga dressed as "Jo Calderone", winner of Best Female Video Award and Best Video with a Message Award for "Born This Way" poses in the press room during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Lady Gaga’s creepy Jo Calderone at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards had a hint of Elvis inspiration (and had audiences all shook up). Getty
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Britney Spears Live From Las Vegas DVD 2001
Before her Las Vegas residency kicked off in 2013, Britney Spears gave a sexy nod to Elvis on the cover of her “Live From Las Vegas” DVD in 2001. Amazon
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Bruno Mars youngest Elvis impersonator
Bruno Mars got an early start: At 4 years old in 1989, he was named the youngest Elvis impersonator ever. Instagram.com/brunomars / YouTube
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FOR SUNDAY NEWS: File - HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 10: Princess Of Wales In Hong Kong Wearing An Outfit Described As The Elvis Look Designed By Fashion Designer Catherine Walker. Tour Dates 7-10 November. (exact Day Date Not Certain) (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images) Princess Diana
People reports that Princess Diana called this Catherine Walker number her “Elvis dress” in 1989. Getty
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HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Nicolas Cage, 1992, (c) Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection
Elvis fanatic Nicolas Cage’s role in 1992’s “Honeymoon in Vegas” was pretty much a dream come true. Everett Collection
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3000 MILES TO GRACELAND, Kevin Costner, 2001
Kevin Costner shows off muttonchops in 2001’s “3000 Miles to Graceland.” Everett Collection
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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 31: Actor David Lago poses as Elvis at the Halloween Mansion Party hosted by Haley Duff on October 31, 2005 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Actor David Lago heads to Hilary Duff’s 2005 Halloween party in full Elvis garb. Getty
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3000 MILES TO GRACELAND, Kurt Russell, 2001, (c)Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection
Kurt Russell almost passes for the real thing in “3000 Miles to Graceland” in 2001. Everett Collection
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TRUE ROMANCE, Christian Slater, Val Kilmer, 1993
Christian Slater got his comeuppance from a vision of Elvis (performed by Val Kilmer) in 1993’s “True Romance” … Everett Collection
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Christian Slater in "3000 Miles to Graceland" in 2001
… then rocked the look himself in “3000 Miles to Graceland” in 2001. Everett Collection
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QUEEN, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, mid to late 1970s
The King inspired Queen! Freddie Mercury’s famous 1970s jumpsuits were a nod to Elvis’ Las Vegas look. Everett Collection
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Twilight's Jackson Rathbone sports an 'Elvis' look at 100 Monkeys. Rathbone who is currently in Vancouver filming the 3rd Twilight film 'Eclipse' took time out of the schedule to perform with his band at a record store called 'Neptoon Records' in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Rathbone sweated his way through the gig and fellow Twilight cast members Ashley Greene and Xavier Samuel dropped in to watch him. Pictured: Jackson Rathbone Ref: SPL127343 200909 Picture by: Whittle/Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
“Twilight” actor Jackson Rathbone sports the Elvis signature coif while fronting his band, 100 Monkeys, in 2009. Splash
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NEWHART, John Voldstad, Tony Papenfuss, William Sanderson, 'Apples, Apples, Apples', (Season 7, aired Oct. 31, 1988), 1982-1990. © CBS / Courtesy: Everett Collection
Tony Papenfuss impersonates Elvis alongside John Voldstad (left) and William Sanderson on “Newhart” in 1988. Everett Collection
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ELVIS, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Rose McGowan, 2005, © Jaffe/Braunstein Films Ltd. / Courtesy: Everett Collection
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers starred as the titular “Elvis” (alongside Rose McGowan as Ann-Margret) in 2005. Everett Collection
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THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, 'Risk It All', (Season 2, aired Jan. 27, 2007), 2005-08, photo: Gale Adler / © Disney Channel / Courtesy: Everett Collection
In 2007, long before Cole and Dylan Sprouse accidentally posted nudes on Twitter, the twins posed as Elvis in “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” Disney Channel / Everett Collection
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On "Full House," John Stamos' rocker Uncle Jesse had an undercover gig as an Elvis impersonator ... who'd later meet the real thing. (He thinks.)
On “Full House,” John Stamos’ rocker Uncle Jesse had an undercover gig as an Elvis impersonator … who’d later meet the real thing. (He thinks.) ABC / Everett Collection
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David Arquette starred as an Elvis impersonator in "3000 Miles to Graceland" in 2001 — and pays tribute to the King almost every Halloween.
David Arquette starred as an Elvis impersonator in “3000 Miles to Graceland” in 2001 — and pays tribute to the King almost every Halloween. Everett Collection / Splash
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114445, EXCLUSIVE: Ron Livingston seen as Elvis Presley on the set of 'The Shangri-La Suite' in Studio City. Studio City, California - Thursday March 6, 2014. Photograph: Juan Sharma/Bruja, © PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office: +1 310.822.0419 London Office: +44 208.090.4079 sales@pacificcoastnews.com FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE
Ron Livingston is almost unrecognizable in costume as the peanut butter-bacon-banana sandwich-loving singer in “The Shangri-La Suite” in March 2014. (See more here.) Pacific Coast News
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Andy Kaufman doing Elvis impersonation ANDY KAUFMAN, on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, 1970s
Elvis considered Andy Kaufman’s impersonation of him the best ever. Here, the funnyman spoofs the legend on “Saturday Night Live” in the 1970s. NBC / Everett Collection