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Woman who tried to sell Elvis Presley’s Graceland sentenced to over 4 years in federal prison
A Missouri woman was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in federal prison for scheming to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland home and property before a judge halted the brazen foreclosure sale.
U.S. District Judge John T. Fowlkes Jr. sentenced Lisa Jeanine Findley in federal court in Memphis to four years and nine months behind bars, plus an additional three years of probation. Findley, 54, declined to speak on her own behalf during the hearing.
Findley pleaded guilty in February to a charge of mail fraud related to the scheme. She also had been indicted on a charge of aggravated identity theft, but that charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement.
Findley, of Kimberling City, falsely claimed Lisa Marie Presley borrowed $3.8 million from a bogus private lender and had pledged Graceland as collateral for the loan before her death in January 2023, prosecutors said when Findley was charged in August 2024. Findley then threatened to sell Graceland to the highest bidder if Presley’s family didn’t pay a $2.85 million settlement, according to prosecutors.
Findley posed as three different people allegedly involved with the fake lender, fabricated loan documents and published a fraudulent foreclosure notice in a Memphis newspaper announcing the auction of Graceland in May 2024, prosecutors said. A judge stopped the sale after Riley Keough, Lisa Marie’s daughter, sued.
Experts were baffled by the attempt to sell off one of the most storied pieces of real estate in the country using names, emails and documents that were quickly suspected to be phony.
Graceland opened as a museum and tourist attraction in 1982 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. A large Presley-themed entertainment complex across the street from the museum is owned by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Presley died in August 1977 at the age of 42. Members of the Presley family, including Elvis, Lisa Marie and Benjamin Keough are buried on the property.
The public notice for the foreclosure sale of the 13-acre estate said Promenade Trust, which controls the Graceland museum, owed $3.8 million after failing to repay a 2018 loan. Keough inherited the trust and ownership of the home after her mother’s death.
After the scheme fell apart, Findley tried to make it look like the person responsible was a Nigerian identity thief, prosecutors said. An email sent May 25, 2024, to the AP from the same email as the earlier statement said in Spanish that the foreclosure sale attempt was made by a Nigerian fraud ring that targets old and dead people in the U.S. and uses the internet to steal money.
Shah Rukh Khan casting news in The White Lotus season 4 appeared sending fans into frenzy.
Excitement spread across social media as fans imagined the “King of Bollywood” navigating the satirical world of the Emmy winning anthology series.
A viral post from Mondays With Mohan shared Deadline’s announcement of the ‘global icon’ joining the HBO series.
Comments poured in, with some users celebrating the idea of Khan finally making a Hollywood prestige TV debut.
“I hope this is real,” one fan wrote, while another added, “I guess Im gonna start watching white lotus now”
But not everyone was convinced.
A few sharp-eyed followers quickly pointed out the timing: April 1.
“Guys, it’s an April Fools’ joke,” one commenter warned, bursting the bubble for those who had already begun fantasy casting Khan alongside Jennifer Coolidge and Aubrey Plaza.
However, what can be understood from this playful stunt is just how much appetite there is for Bollywood’s biggest names to cross into Hollywood.
Reports have suggested that Deepika Padukone was approached for a role in The White Lotus season 4 but declined, reportedly because of auditions requirement.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra has already paved the way, successfully carving out a Hollywood career with projects like Quantico, Baywatch, and Citadel.
So, while Shah Rukh Khan’s White Lotus “casting” may have been a prank, the fan reaction proved one thing: audiences are more than ready to see Bollywood royalty take center stage in Hollywood’s most talked about shows.
Hot Ones hosted by Sean Evans just dropped a cryptic “biggest episode ever” teaser and BTS ARMY is convinced that their favourite K-pop icons are set to appear at the show.
Teasing the upcoming episode, the First We Feast celebrity interview series shared a brief clip hinting that something major is brewing on the show.
“The countdown begins [curious eyes emoji],” the caption read of a video that opens with the host walking towards the table setup from behind the camera.
The eagle eyed fans noted that multiple chairs were lined, which is an unusual setup for the show that typically features one, or at most two, guests.
The text overlaying the video read, “Sean preparing for the biggest hot ones ever.”
The visual quickly sent the Dynamite hitmaker’s fans into a frenzy with many speculating that the global supergroup could be set to appear together, sparking widespread buzz online.
One social media user seemed sure as he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “BTS. 7 seats.” Another followed, commenting, “it’s definitely bts mark my works.”
“Baby it’s bts.. you see all them chairs?” a third highlighted.
A fourth chimed in, asking, “Do they mean biggest as in most famous or quantity [eyebrow raised emoji] is it BTS or some sh*t.”
Fans largely speculated that BTS, consisting of RM, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, J Hope, Suga and V, would appear, while a smaller group suggested stars like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Jisoo from BLACKPINK and few others.
Netflix has officially renewed Love on the Spectrum for a fifth season, extending the journey of one of its most celebrated reality series.
The announcement came just days after season 4 premiered to strong reception, reflecting the show’s enduring appeal and cultural impact.
Created by Karina Holden and Cian O’Clery of Northern Pictures, the series has become a global phenomenon since its U.S. debut in 2022, following the original Australian version launched in 2019.
With seven Primetime Emmy Awards to its name including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program in 2022 and 2025, Love on the Spectrum has carved out a unique space in reality television.
It offers a heartfelt and authentic look at people on the autism spectrum navigating dating and relationships.
Season 4 featured Connor Tomlinson, Dylan Aguilar, Emma Sue Miller, Georgie Harris, James B. Jones, Logan Pereira, Madison Marilla, Shelley Wolfee and Tyler White, whose personal journeys resonated deeply with viewers.
Their stories helped secure the renewal, ensuring that season 5 will continue to explore new paths to love and connection.
The renewal signals Netflix’s confidence in the franchise, which has grown from its Australian roots into a global touchstone.
With season 5 now on the horizon, the series promises to deliver more emotional storytelling and genuine representation, keeping audiences invested in the lives of its cast while reinforcing its reputation as one of the streamer’s most heartfelt reality hits.
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