Elvis Presley's Rhinestone Jockstrap On Sale For $40,000
A unique piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia is up for sale! Wait for it... it's a custom made jockstrap that's embedded with rhinestones! The jockstrap is currently for sale for $40,000, courtesy of Paul Fraser Collectibles. The jockstrap was made by a fan and was worn by Elvis Presley until his death in 1977, or so says the plaque it comes with. It also states that it was purchased directly from the Elvis Presley Museum. The jockstrap has several silver rhinestones across the front and blue rhinestones across the waistband that spell out the singer's initials. A representative for Paul Fraser Collectibles said, "I'm sure the new owner won't be able to resist wearing it out on a Saturday night."
Netflix Sued By A Private Prison Over Depiction In Messiah
Netflix is being sued by a real estate investment trust over what it calls “defamatory” depictions of it's private prisons in the show Messiah. In the show, the main character is detained in a Texas immigration facility where certain shots depict the real estate investment trust's GEO Group logo. In the lawsuit, they are accusing Netflix of misappropriating their trademarks on it's immigrant detention facility, guards, and vehicles. Netflix hasn't responded to the lawsuit yet.
Martin Scorsese Made A Short Film About Isolation For BBC
Martin Scorsese has made a short film for the BBC about being in isolation. It's self-shot and will show Martin Scorsese exploring what the lockdown has meant to him. It's set to premiere today in the final episode of Lockdown Culture With Mary Beard. Director Lee Daniels also appears on the show and explains why he believes the current shutdown in Hollywood could be a great creative opportunity for filmmakers. Other things that Lockdown Culture With Mary Beard has also featured include Margaret Atwood doing a puppet show at her kitchen table, and a discussion about the power of poetry during a pandemic with Emilia Clarke.
