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Val Kilmer starred alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun.

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

Flavor Flav attends the at the 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs.

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

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.

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

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.

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April 2024

Donald Trump

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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