Michael Jackson
Ray Charles, Elvis, Sinatra and Michael Jackson: No matter the genre, Quincy Jones was the man
The musical maestro was born poor, taught himself to play numerous instruments and crafted much of the sound of our times.
- by Neil McCormick
Latest
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
The “master orchestrator’s” vast legacy includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and song, producing Michael Jackson’s historic Thriller album among them.
- by Hillel Italie
Michael Jackson’s daughter on prioritising her mental health amid her music career
Casting off the pressure of Hollywood life, Paris Jackson finds comfort in nature and meditation.
- by Sonia Haria
Unsealed Epstein documents: Here’s what we know so far
Ahead of the documents’ release, misinformation about their contents ran rampant on social media.
- by David Caruso
Love the art, loathe the artist: What to do with the work of monsters?
From Woody Allen to R. Kelly, a creator’s behaviour stains the films, songs and artworks we once loved. But is cancellation the only answer?
- by Claire Dederer
‘I posed naked at 10, now I’m telling my story’: Brooke Shields
At 57, the actor and mother of two tells how she broke free of the alcoholic mother who turned her into a child star.
- by Hadley Freeman
Michael Jackson biopic set to start production this year
A biopic detailing the life of pop-star Michael Jackson is in the works, to be produced by Graham King who worked on the Academy-Award winning Bohemian Rhapsody.
- by Billie Eder
Opinion
Pop music
Don’t let the funds go down on me: why Elton John is doing yet another farewell tour
The rock star is ‘doing a Melba’ and returning to Australia to say goodbye to the yellow brick road once more with feeling.
- by Jeff Apter
Michael Jackson musical ‘inevitable’ for Australia – but do we want it?
A controversial musical celebrating the life of Michael Jackson – but ignoring accusations of child sexual abuse – may be coming to Australia.
- by Nick Miller
Michael Jackson musical is some thriller, lots bad
The portrait offered of the singer is of a perfectionist. Not predatory, but prey. The only thing he’s guilty of is caring too much for his charities.
- by Mark Kennedy
Opinion
Epstein fallout
Some say Ghislaine Maxwell is unfairly paying for Epstein’s crimes - I disagree
Maxwell’s conviction is significant and sends a sobering signal to other enablers that they can and will be held accountable.
- by Kristine Ziwica
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