November 2024
- Opinion
- Performing arts
Quincy Jones shows why AI will never beat human brilliance
No algorithm will ever have the real life story that is embedded in the work of a great and original artist.
- Dave Lee
This is the most important Elvis Presley book ever written
The memoir of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’ late and only daughter, captures the magic and the tragedy of his celebrity like no other, writes Kate Mossman
- Kate Mossman
June 2024
A Las Vegas residency is a nice little earner for top stars
When flamboyant pianist Liberace settled in for a prolonged stay in 1955, it started a trend that’s proved lucrative for performers and the city as a whole.
- Christopher Palmeri
April 2024
Tabloid publisher says he sought to shield Trump from sex scandals
The effort to suppress unflattering information was designed to illegally influence the election, prosecutors have alleged.
- Michael Sisak, Eric Tucker, Jennifer Peltz and Jake Offenhartz
July 2023
Financial adviser who deepfaked himself says clients ‘love it’
AI ‘deepfakes’ might have some in the business world running scared, but Sydney-based financial adviser James Gerrard says his digital clone means he can get more done.
- Lucy Dean
April 2023
Yes, people will pay $40,000 for an old ‘Rocky’ tape. Here’s why
Collectors are finding that their childhood has a price – and it’s going up.
- David Streitfeld
New owner of Billabong, Quiksilver plans for regional break-up
Authentic Brands Group will expand Boardriders branded shop-in-shops, retail stores, e-commerce and wholesale distribution as well as establish an online marketplace.
- Carrie LaFrenz
January 2023
Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis, dies at 54
The announcement came just hours after Priscilla Presley confirmed that her daughter had been taken to hospital.
- Kristin Hall and Hillel Italie
Elvis v Avatar: Golden Globes battle for credibility after scandals
One of the glitziest awards ceremonies is back on the Hollywood calendar after the event was abandoned over controversy around race and ethics.
- Lisa Richwine
October 2022
Why Elvis was an early disruptor, according to a Young Rich Lister
To Aaron Hornlimann, Elvis Presley was someone who was willing to think differently, act differently, and break the mould radically. That’s why he’s a fan.
- Julie-anne Sprague
Record expectations for Tracey Moffatt photo series
The Indigenous artist’s suite of 10 works has been consigned from the Balnaves Collection and has an expected range of $350,000 to $450,000.
- Gabriella Coslovich
July 2022
Will the real Elvis, please stand up
Baz Luhrmann’s biopic of the singer is driving a newfound interest in the all things Presley.
- Theo Chapman
June 2022
Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ is a bumpy ride
If all you want from a movie is breathless entertainment, this film will provide a satisfactory night at the pictures.
- John McDonald
- Exclusive
- Life & Leisure
The secrets behind the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’
It was in 2017 that the director first asked Australian composer Elliott Wheeler to listen to some of the King’s albums with him...
- Steve Meacham
Baz Luhrmann explains why Elvis wasn’t a racist
A genre unto himself, the Australian director was determined to make much more than a biopic when he brought the story of “The King” to the big screen.
- Maureen Dowd
April 2022
Elon Musk’s tweet channelling Elvis baffles investors
An acquisition is far from certain, even without the poison-pill provision and defensive tactics from the company’s board.
- Michael Tobin
March 2022
Bendigo all shook up over Elvis exhibition
Bendigo Art Gallery needed “something big” to bring back the crowds and nobody is bigger than The King.
- Patrick Durkin
January 2022
Elvis Presley comes to Bendigo
An exclusive exhibition curated with the Graceland Archives is the latest star turn for gallery director Jessica Bridgfoot.
- Tom McIlroy
August 2021
- Analysis
- Obituaries
Charlie Watts, the unlikely soul of the Rolling Stones
While his bandmates cultivated an attitude of debauched insouciance, Watts, the band’s drummer since 1963, kept a quiet, even glum, public persona.
- Updated
- Ben Sisario
July 2021
Elvis Presley: The Searcher and agent for social change
In his 42 years, Elvis proved to be a revolutionary agent for social change, breaking down colour barriers and unleashing a raw sexual appeal while staying the polite southerner.
- John McDonald