RCA Information formally launched the remix mashup of Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas” and Britney Spears’ “Poisonous” that was featured in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic Elvis however didn’t make the lower for the soundtrack.
Hours earlier than the monitor hit YouTube, Luhrmann teased its debut whereas strolling the purple carpet on the Palm Springs Movie Awards, including that by that includes the Spears tune in his movie, he alluded to a “refined connection” between the superstars.
“She’s a gifted and gifted artist, and all gifted and gifted artists stroll a excessive wire. What she’s been by way of — that is most likely not the discussion board for me to touch upon it, however others have stated that there’s a direct line between Elvis’ journey and Britney’s journey,” stated the Aussie auteur, who confirmed that Spears accepted the pattern (“She liked the concept”) and has lengthy been recognized to be a fan of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. (She opened her HBO particular in Las Vegas sporting a Presley-inspired, rhinestone-studded white jumpsuit.)
“They each needed to deal with very, very sophisticated relationships. Let’s simply go away it at that.”
This story first appeared within the Jan. 5 concern of The Hollywood Reporter journal. Click on right here to subscribe.
