Ray Charles,Elvis,Sinatra and Michael Jackson:No matter the genre,Quincy Jones was the man

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.

  • byNeil McCormick

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Quincy Jones,music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson,dies at 91

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.

  • byHillel Italie
Michael Jackson’s daughter on prioritising her mental health amid her music career

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.

  • bySonia Haria
Unsealed Epstein documents:Here’s what we know so far

Unsealed Epstein documents:Here’s what we know so far

Ahead of the documents’ release,misinformation about their contents ran rampant on social media.

  • byDavid Caruso
Love the art,loathe the artist:What to do with the work of monsters?

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?

  • byClaire Dederer
‘I posed naked at 10,now I’m telling my story’:Brooke Shields

‘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.

  • byHadley Freeman
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Michael Jackson biopic set to start production this year

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.

  • byBillie Eder
Don’t let the funds go down on me:why Elton John is doing yet another farewell tour
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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.

  • byJeff Apter
Michael Jackson musical ‘inevitable’ for Australia – but do we want it?

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.

  • byNick Miller
Michael Jackson musical is some thriller,lots bad

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.

  • byMark Kennedy
Some say Ghislaine Maxwell is unfairly paying for Epstein’s crimes - I disagree

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.

  • byKristine Ziwica