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The company controlling rights to Elvis Presley's legacy has Las Vegas all shook up

LEILA FADEL, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel.

The company that controls the rights to Elvis Presley's legacy has Las Vegas all shook up with orders to stop hosting Elvis-themed weddings. Authentic Brands Group has papered the capital of Elvis-themed nuptials with cease-and-desist letters, which could mean it's now or never for Vegas' $2 billion wedding industry. But even if an Elvis lookalike doesn't hear your vows, finding that someone to love you tender may really be all that matters.

It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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