It's 2022. Does Elvis Presley still matter?

Elvis' persona — jumpsuits, mutton chops, karate kicks — became the pervasive one in pop culture, but that era seems distant from 2022.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 24, 2022 It's 2022. Does Elvis Presley still matter? Baz Luhrmann's splashy "Elvis" biopic attempts to make the King relevant to a new generation. But 50 years after Presley's last Top 10 hit, is it too late? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Inside a new TV show's Michelin-starred plan to get restaurant kitchens right At Pasadena's Institute of Culinary Education and Santa Monica's Pasjoli, "The Bear's" Jeremy Allen White sharpened his skills to play a chef. SHARE       READ MORE 'Transparent' musical, Larissa FastHorse comedy lead Mark Taper Forum 2022-23 season As promised, the Center Theatre Group venue will feature works written exclusively by women, transgender or nonbinary artists for its 2022-23 season. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Ibram X. Kendi on preparing children for the realities of racism Ibram X. Kendi joined Times columnist Sandy Banks for a thought-provoking L.A. Times Book Club conversation about his book, "How to Raise an Antiracist." SHARE       READ MORE How Primera Generación Dance Collective brought 'Nepantla' from screen to stage Primera Generación Dance Collective's "Nepantla" officially makes its way to the stage after being stalled by a pandemic. SHARE       READ MORE Netflix lays off 300 workers amid subscriber losses Netflix previously laid off 150 full-time staffers and dozens of contractors and part-time workers in response to a revenue slowdown. SHARE       READ MORE Authentically sunny and sweet, 'Gordita Chronicles' is the sitcom of the summer A family from the Dominican Republic adjusts to life in 1980s Miami in HBO Max's charming new comedy, with a breakout turn from Olivia Goncalves. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US