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What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?

Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are participating in something known as “necro-branding”.

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“If you’re new to funk guitar playing, these ideas will help you get you into the groove”: Learn 10 funk guitar riffs inspired by James Brown, Prince and Vulfpeck

Pickup Music’s LA-based session ace Jamey Arent is your host for a lesson that’s not only a great introduction to the fundamentals of funk guitar, but could be the inspiration you need to take your funk chops to the next level

Guitar World

Trial in subway killing of Jordan Neely to begin in New York

Daniel Penny, 24, a former US Marine, had held the Michael Jackson impersonator in a chokehold over perceived threat

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Ghetts' guide to London: black cod at Roka, hair-styling in Greengate and buying a car with Apple Pay

The rapper and actor shares his favourite places in the capital

Evening Standard

“Michael said, ‘I want you to lay something down.’ He puts in a little cassette tape, and he sings the solo and records it”: Session legend Paul Jackson Jr. on working with Michael Jackson – from his Jackson 5 era to Thriller, Beat It and beyond

Jackson Jr. reveals which guitar parts he played on Beat It – which also features the work of Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen

Guitar World

“You only have so many great solos in you, don’t give one to Michael Jackson!” Eddie Van Halen recorded his Beat It solo in secret – and his brother is still mad about it 42 years later

Alex Van Halen says Eddie’s legendary appearance on the pop smash was a waste of his finite talents – and the perfect excuse for David Lee Roth to leave the band

Guitar World

“The whole second verse of that song is ‘80s song titles, strung together as sentences”: No one knew about the lyrical Easter eggs I dropped into a Rihanna hit single, says songwriter Evan Kidd Bogart

The Michael Jackson, Tears For Fears and A-ha references passed everyone by, he reveals

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“Why would you lend your talents to Michael Jackson?”: Alex Van Halen told Eddie not to play on Beat It

Was Eddie’s most famous solo really “a mistake”?

MusicRadar

Riley Keough reveals how Lisa Marie Presley influenced Daisy Jones and the Six character

Exclusive: Actor and singer said her late mother was a major inspiration for her performance in the hit Prime Video series, but died two months before its release

The Independent UK

Riley Keough says Lisa Marie Presley had a haunting final conversation with Michael Jackson

King of Pop apparently feared he would die in the same way as Lisa Marie’s father, Elvis Presley

The Independent UK

Seeing double: The celebrities who nailed co-ordinated looks

From fully identical outfits to subtle ways they connect their styles, these celebrities made statements with co-ordinated looks

Woman & Home

Falcons vs. Panthers: Top 75 photos from NFL Week 6 matchup

Falcons vs. Panthers: Top 50 photos from Sunday's NFC South showdown

USA Today Sports Media Group

From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough review – a book built on grief

Tragedy and addiction vie for your attention in this jaw-dropping memoir by the late Lisa Marie Presley, completed by her daughter from taped interviews

The Guardian - UK

“There’s a laugh-out-loud moment involving a Bruce Forsyth impression onstage during a King Crimson gig”: Two life stories intertwine in Jakko M Jakszyk’s memoir Who’s The Boy With The Lovely Hair?

His colourful life and remarkable times feature Sir Richard Attenborough, The Nolan Sisters, Ruud Gullit, Michael Jackson (and Morris Minor And The Majors’ Stutter Rap)

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Lisa Marie Presley's memoir is wild

"From Here to the Great Unknown," co-written by Presley's daughter, Riley Keough, is full of surprises

Evening Standard

Lisa Marie Presley memoir reveals Michael Jackson was 'still a virgin' when they got together

Presley's memoir unveils surprising details about her relationship with the King of Pop

The Independent UK

Riley Keough felt a duty to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s book on Elvis, grief, addiction and love

Riley Keough, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has faithfully completed her mother's memoir after her sudden death in 2023

The Independent UK

Lisa Marie Presley memoir claims Michael Jackson was ‘still a virgin’ at 35

Presley’s book is being published posthumously following her death in January 2023

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Lisa Marie Presley claims Michael Jackson was 'still a virgin' when they first met

Michael Jackson was a virgin when he met Lisa Marie Presley, according to a brand new memoir by the late singer.

The Guardian - UK

The Three Michaels review – trio of Michael Jackson lookalikes reach for the stars

Documentary follows a group of dedicated celebrity impersonators who band together to turn their passion into a decent living

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Rep. Lawler Apologizes For Blackface Photos From College Party

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface as Michael Jackson at a college party, sparking criticism and raising questions about his judgment.

The Independent UK

Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson

The Guardian - UK

Janet Jackson review – glitz, glamour and a very quick run-through of the hits

She lets eight songs go by before she breaks out the old favourites – but when she does, it reminds you why she ruled the charts

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