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Elton John Lyricist Bernie Taupin Arrested for DUI

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:13 +0000

Bernie Taupin, Elton John‘s longtime songwriting partner and the lyricist for the vast majority of John’s hits, was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving under the influence. Through his lawyer, Taupin has strongly denied any wrongdoing. Taupin, who moved to Southern California’s Santa Ynez Valley during the ’80s, allegedly ran into trouble on [...]

Rayman's Guess the Album Cover – Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player by Elton John

Rayman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:37:10 +0000

While “Honky Chateau” made Elton John a true superstar, his follow up album ” Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player” solidified his status. For my money, there are four songs on the album that get me pumped. “Crocodile Rock” was the first of many #1 singles by Elton John in America, “Daniel,” “I’m Gonna [...]

Justin Timberlake Impersonates Elton John on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:10:00 +0000

It probably goes without saying that not all 'Saturday Night Live' hosts are created equal. But say what you will about Justin Timberlake, whenever he shows up at the 'SNL' set for one of his frequent visits, he brings comic timing as well as musical talent to the table.

Elton John Working With Chris Brown? It's Not As Outlandish As It Sounds

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:26:15 +0000

Controversial pop star Chris Brown expressed an interest in working with Elton John, of all people, while attending John's annual AIDS Foundation party after the Oscar awards this weekend.

Elton John Volunteers to Help Save HMV Stores in Europe

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:30:16 +0000

Elton John is hoping other artists will follow his lead and set up in-store appearances and performances at HMV, a European record store chain that is facing closure. The singer will be playing a series of in-store shows at retail locations to remind people of the value of the physical record.

Elton John Leads Levon Helm Tribute at 2013 Grammy Awards

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:52:50 +0000

Elton John led an all-star performance of the Band's classic anthem 'The Weight' in tribute to Levon Helm during the 2013 Grammy Awards telecast tonight (Feb. 10).

Elton John to Appear on Next Queens of the Stone Age Album

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:01:59 +0000

Dave Grohl can now add Elton John to his growing list of famous collaborators. The classic rocker has joined Queens of the Stone Age, with whom Grohl is drumming while Foo Fighters are on hiatus, to record a song on their upcoming album. During an interview the two indicated that the style is very different from what fans have come to expect from the famous piano player.

Stevie Nicks Headlines Elton John's 'An Enduring Vision' Benefit

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:14:27 +0000

Stevie Nicks was the main attraction at Elton John's 11th annual 'An Enduring Vision' benefit Monday night (Oct. 15) in New York, and the singer's addition to the bill helped net over $2 million for John's AIDS Foundation.

Elton John Campaigns for Gay Marriage in the U.K.

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:25:20 +0000

We've made some great strides in the struggle for equal rights over the last 50 years -- and Elton John has been a beneficiary, living as a publicly gay man in a civil union with his partner and their adopted son. But he knows we still have a long way to go, and he's using his celebrity to help further the cause.

Elton John to Headline MAC Viva Glam 'Fashion Cares' Fundraising Benefit Gala

Chad Childers — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:36:07 +0000

Elton John will be the headliner for the M*A*C Viva Glam ‘Fashion Cares’ event in Toronto on Sept. 9. The singer will be joined at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts by a star-studded lineup.

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Elton John Fears His Son Will Be Bullied

Chad Childers — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Elton John and his partner David Furnish are proud to be parents, but they know there’s a long road ahead. John tells Radio Times that he’s worried for his son Zachary, knowing that there may be teasing about his parents.

Elton John, Billy Joel Comment on Death of Bob Birch

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:10:08 +0000

Two legendary piano players have paid tribute to longtime Elton John bassist Bob Birch, who died at age 56 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday (Aug. 15). Both John and his frequent touring partner Billy Joel, with whom Birch also performed, offered kind words through statements on their websites.

Elton John Bassist Bob Birch Dead of Apparent Suicide

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Bob Birch, a long-time member of Elton John‘s band, was discovered dead Wednesday (Aug. 15) of an apparent suicide. The bassist had performed with John for two decades, and also worked with many other music legends. TMZ reports that it appears as though the musician, born Robert Wayne Birch, shot and killed himself. Law enforcement [...]

Elton John Responds to 'Nikita' Plagiarism Lawsuit

Dave Lifton — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:35:13 +0000

Back in April we learned that a songwriter named Guy Hobbs was suing Elton John and Bernie Taupin in an Illinois court for allegedly stealing the words to Hobbs’ song ‘Natasha’ for their 1985 hit ‘Nikita.’ TMZ is now reporting that John has filed his legal documents which deny the allegations and request immediate dismissal of the suit.

The Who, Elton John, Queen and More Rumored for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:02:26 +0000

While the Olympians fight it out to win their gold, silver and bronze, the entertainment world is placing bets on what world famous artists might be featured in the closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug. 12). Music director David Arnold told the London Telegraph that it “should be the greatest after-party in the world. The opening [...]

Elton John and Partner David Furnish Reportedly Expecting Another Baby

Billy Dukes — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:41:47 +0000

Elton John and his life partner David Furnish have both said in recent weeks that they hope their son Zachary won’t be an only child. It looks like the couple was optimistic for a reason. The Daily is reporting the men will welcome another child via surrogate, later this year or in early 2013.

Mr. "I'll Never Do A Dance Album" Elton John Tops the UK Charts, With A Dance Album.

Chris Allen — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:20:50 +0000

Elton John once said he would "never make a dance album, because I don't know how". John teamed up with Australian electronic duo Pnau for "Good Morning To The Night", giving his 70s catalogue a modern summer vibe. The album's title is also the name of the lead track, which has become an official song of the London Olympics and this week the album debuted at number one!

Elton John's 'Avoid' List Includes Twitter, Dance Record

Chad Childers — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:45:21 +0000

While Elton John remains very much in the know about the current music scene, he says there are elements of today’s culture he will likely appreciate only from afar. One of those big no-no’s is the big boom of social networking for acts via Twitter. John tells the Sun that he’ll never join the site [...]

Elton John Says He Never Considered 'Coming Out' Because He Felt His Sexuality Was Common Knowledge

Chad Childers — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:38:02 +0000

There seem to be more and more celebrities and entertainers “coming out” than ever before and part of that is the public’s acceptance that’s built up over the years. But for Elton John, the singer says he never considered it that big of a thing when he made his announcement in 1988.

Elton John Regrets Wasting a Big Part of His Life on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:19:52 +0000

As Elton John prepares to release his new memoir ‘Love is the Cure: On Life, Loss and the End of AIDS,’ his reflection on the past has lead to some eye-opening revelations. In a new interview with ‘Today Show’ host Matt Lauer, John was very honest with himself admitting that he wasted a lot of [...]