SORBO, Italy (Reuters) - Romanian-born Antonio Petrescu believes you can worship God and Elvis at the same time: as a Catholic priest and Elvis Presley impersonator, he finds his spiritual inspiration in the late rock legend.

"People ask me 'How can you reconcile Elvis impersonations with your choice of professional work?'" said Petrescu, who puts on his glittery suits and swivels his hips when not working as a parish priest in the Italian town of Avezzano.
Interviewed by Reuters on a church visit to the tiny town of Sorbo -- population, 52 -- in southern Italy, the priest said he believes Elvis is an appropriate inspiration for Christian worship because he sang of "love in general."

The 34-year-old's Web site (www.antoniupetrescu.com ) has two separate entries -- one for the priest, another for the artist, which talks about his "fiery voice" and discography including the singles "Lovin' Arms" and "Reach out to Jesus."

The pop doesn't stop at Elvis: Petrescu also incorporates the lyrics of singers like Celine Dion into his sermons.

Petrescu feels his responsibility as a priest is to "walk this Earth in love for Jesus Christ," a task in which he is inspired by Elvis's "search for spirituality in his own life."


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Bob Dylan will appear in a 30-second TV spot for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade that integrates his XM show, "Theme Time Radio Hour," into the multi-platform marketing campaign.
The Cadillac commercial, seen below, features Dylan himself driving a black 2008 Escalade across California's Antelope Valley. He says one line in the entire commercial:

"What's life without the occasional detour?"



Coinciding with the marketing campaign's launch, which kicks off today, Dylan's "Theme Time Radio Hour" will include a "Cadillac"-themed episode, premiering October 24th on XM Satellite Radio.

3 tracks from the "I'm Not There" Soundtrack.

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