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Elvis Presley

November 2024

Legendary musician Quincy Jones among his many Grammy awards.

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
Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley in 1970.

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

Christina Aguilera: “I can see the faces of everyone that I’m performing for.”

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

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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

James Gerrard and his deepfake.

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
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April 2023

A VHS tape of ‘Rocky’ at Heritage Auction, in Dallas, Texas on Jan. 19, 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
The new owners of Boardriders, ABG, will seek to licence brands to local partners.

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 in 2015.

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
Australian nominees include Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth Debicki and Baz Luhrmann.

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
Tracey Moffat, Body Remembers, 2017, image (i) Spanish Window, part of the complete suite of 10 images being sold at Menzies’ prints and multiples sale on Wednesday October 12, with an estimate of $350,000 to $450,000.

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

Elvis Direct from Graceland on display at Bendigo Art Gallery.

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

Austin Butler as Elvis Presley.

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
Screen composer Elliott Wheeler conducting in the recording studio.

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
Austin Butler as the young Elvis.

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
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April 2022

Elon Musk may try to partner with investors including Oracle.

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

Elvis Direct from Graceland on display at Bendigo Art Gallery

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’s “blue brocade” jumpsuit, worn in Las Vegas and Texas in 1970.

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

Charlie Watts at the Rose Bowl, California in 2019.

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.

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  • Ben Sisario

July 2021

Elvis Presley learned everything from hanging around the streets, clubs, bars and churches of Memphis, picking up tricks to incorporate into his own act.

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

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