This Month
Elusive Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman, dies
A wide-ranging actor who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.
March
Forget New York, this is the world’s shortest St Patrick’s Day parade
A city in Arkansas has gained popularity with its 30-metre route to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and Irish heritage and culture.
November 2024
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.