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Elton John: “Billy Joel Alcoholic…Needs Tougher Rehab!”

Hot On the Web This Wednesday: Elton John’s never been one for hand-holding and his approach to interventions isn’t for the faint of heart either. (Someone get this guy a reality show!) “The Rocket Man” is courting controversy after calling out pal Billy Joel on his alcoholism in an interview with the new issue of [...]

Elton John Family Photo Magazine Cover Censored At Arkansas Supermarket

Elton John and his newborn son have been branded too offensive for young shoppers at a grocery store in Arkansas. Elton John and his husband of five years David Furnish proudly showed off their baby son Zachary Jackson Levi Furnish John — who was born via a surrogate mother on Christmas Day — on the [...]

Ron Sexsmith Announces Tour Dates & New Album

ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ODER AT WWW.RONSEXSMITH.COM


Long Player Late Bloomer

Ron Sexsmith has
announced the initial dates for his world-wide concert tour in support of his forthcoming album, Long
Player Late Bloomer
. Beginning with a few scattered U.S. dates in February, the tour kicks off in earnest
in March in North America before heading to Europe in late April.

Long Player Late Bloomer will be released on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. A very special limited edition of the
album is now available for pre-order at www.ronsexsmith.com. This must-have limited edition collectable of the
album includes the CD of Long Player Late Bloomer as well as a DVD comprised of the CMT Canada TV
specials “Late Bloomer Long Player” (includes tracks not seen on the broadcast) and “Dakota Sessions.” The package
also includes a Ron Sexsmith lithograph. The first 200 fans ordering the package will receive signed lithographs.
Fans also have the option of pre-ordering the CD alone or Vinyl with a bonus CD. With all pre-orders, fans will
instantly receive an MP3 of the track “Get In Line.”

Produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi and Michael Buble), Long Player Late Bloomer was
recorded in Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver during the winter of 2010. The album features a star-studded cast
of musicians backing up Ron in the studio, including guitarist Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney), bassist
Paul Bushnell (Elton John, No Doubt), keyboardist Jamie Edwards (Aimee Mann) and drummer
Josh Freese (Devo, Nine Inch Nails).

Ron Sexsmith Tour dates:

01/21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

02/13 – Charleston, WV – Mountain Stage
02/16 – Nashville, TN – Music City Roots

02/19 – Memphis, TN – Folk Alliance

03/03 – Toronto, ON – Canadian Place

03/03 – Kingston, ON – Sydenham Uni. Church
03/04 – Collingwood, ON – Gayety Theatre
03/05 – London, ON – Aeolian Hall
03/08 – 09 – Halifax, NS – The Carleton
03/21 – Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
03/22 – Chicago, IL – Schuba’s Tavern

03/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe
03/25 – Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java Music Club
03/26 – Philadelphia, PA – Tin Angel

03/27 – Cambridge, MA – T.T. The Bears
03/28 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
03/30 – Edmonton, AB – Haven Social Club
03/31 – Calgary, AB – Ironwood Stage and Grill

04/01 – Vancouver, BC – Rio Theatre
04/02 – Victoria, BC – St. Ann’s Auditorium
04/07 – San Francisco, CA – Cafe Du Nord

04/08 – Los Angeles, CA – Largo @ The Coronet
04/15 – Ottawa, ON – First Baptist Church

04/16 – Peterborough, ON – Market Hall

04/19 – Waterloo, ON – Starlight
04/20 – Hamilton, ON – Hamilton Place

04/21 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace

04/25 – Stockholm, Sweden – Gota Kallore
04/27 – Berlin, Germany – Admiralspalast
04/28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – People’s Place

04/30 – London, United Kingdom – Barbican Hall
05/02 – Paris, France – La Maroquinerie
05/03 – Cologne, Germany – Kulturkirche

05/04 – Ghent, Belgium – Handelsbeurs

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Elton John Baby Picture — First Look Elton John Son Zachary OK! Magazine Cover

Holy Cute Baby! Elton John and his partner David Furnish are giving the world its first glimpse at their newborn son on the cover of Britain’s OK! Magazine, on newsstands this week. The proud dads showed off Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, who was born via surrogate mother on Christmas Day. Elton, 63, wed and 48-year-old [...]

Carrie Fisher Jenny Craig Spokesmodel!

Add Star Wars star Carrie Fisher to the growing list of out-of-shape celebs slimming down with the help of health and wellness company Jenny Craig. Fisher, who rocketed to fame playing Princess Leia in George Lucas’ 1977 sci-fi epic, has set out to lose 30 pounds as the latest celebrity spokeswoman for the weight-management giant. [...]

Sir Paul McCartney Prince William & Kate Middleton Wedding Performer?

Will Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney take center stage at the most anticipated royal wedding in 30 years? The “Say Say Say” singer’s name has joined the list of respected musical acts — which also includes Elton John and ABBA — who have reportedly been invited to perform at the wedding reception of royal wedding [...]

Elton John becomes dad at 63

One of the world’s biggest rock stars is celebrating possibly his proudest work, euronews reports. Elton John, who married his partner David Furnish five years ago, became a father to Zachary Jackson Levon on Christmas Day.

Daddy Elton John! “Rocket Man” Singer & Partner David Furnish Welcome Baby Boy

Just call him Papa John! Singing legend Elton John and his partner David Furnish have become parents after a surrogate mother gave birth to the couple’s baby boy on Christmas Day. Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John was born in California Dec. 25, weighing seven pounds, five ounces, the proud parents said in a statement Monday. “We [...]

Neil Diamond to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Neil DiamondPop singer Neil Diamond will enter the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. The ‘Sweet Caroline’ singer will be inducted alongside Alice Cooper and singer-songwriter Tom Waits. Diamond said he had thought in the past that he may be nominated “but I kind of figured they”d get around to me at some [...]

Dannii”s boy Matt Cardle wins ”The X Factor”

Boy-next-door Matt Cardle has been crowned the winner of singing reality show ”The X Factor” after he left behind Rebecca Ferguson. The 27-year-old has secured one million pounds recording deal with Syco Music owned by Sony Music Entertainment. “Thanks from the bottom of my heart to everyone who voted for me. It feels really good [...]

Vintage Princess Diana Tapes Help Kate Middleton Prepare For Life As A Royal

Kate Middleton has reportedly been shown videos of the late Princess Diana in a bid to prepare her for life as a royal. Kate, who met Prince William at Scotland’s St. Andrew’s University in 2002, will be taught about royal correspondence, public speaking, how to behave at banquets, and how to avoid the grisly fate [...]

Eminem compares his drug addiction to MJ’s

Rap star Eminem has compared his prescription drug problem to Michael Jackson”s, confessing that he popped between 60-90 pills a day during the height of his addiction. He claimed he built up such a tolerance to tranquilisers and prescription drugs he was taking them every few minutes just to stay “normal”. The 38-year-old – real [...]

Elton John Nelly Furtado Duet “Crocodile Rock” ["Gnomeo & Juliet" Movie]

Nelly Furtado and Elton John will perform duet of The Rocket Man’s 1973 hit “Crocodile Rock” for the upcoming animated ensemble comedy Gnomeo & Juliet, a project that is being produced by John’s longtime beau David Furnish. Elton’s already agreed to lay down vocals with pop sensation Lady Gaga for the movie’s theme song, “Hello, [...]

Elton John Lady Gaga Duet “Hello, Hello” ["Gnomeo & Juliet" Theme]

Diva Duet! Elton John & Lady Gaga — who famously shared the stage at the 2010 Grammy Awards in February — will blend their vocals on a collaborative track titled “Hello, Hello,” the theme from Touchstone Pictures’ upcoming animated flick Gnomeo & Juliet! The new song will accompany a scene in the movie where the [...]

Elton John Retires From Pop; Explains “American Idol” Snub

Pop legend Elton John has made some controversial comments about contemporary pop music, the tarts who sing it, and snubbing American Idol in a new interview. In a chat with Britain’s Radio Times Magazine, the “Candle in the Wind” hitmaker explains his decision to snub a rumored eight-figure deal to replace music titan Simon Cowell [...]

Elton John Matthew Morrison Duet

Talk about big breaks! Glee hunk Matthew Morrison is gearing up for the biggest career coup of his life after “Rocket Man” icon Sir Elton John agreed to record a duet with the singer/actor that will appear on his upcoming debut solo album. The British rocker — who has previously collaborated with outre artist like [...]

Liz Hurley bedazzles guests at Elton John”s party in plunging dress

Elizabeth Hurley lived up to her reputation of wearing show-stopping dresses that leave little to the imagination at a private party organised by Elton John—she wore a silk cream column dress with a plunging neckline. And the model-cum-actress teamed her cleavage revealing dress with a fawn fur gilet at the Royal Courts of Justice in [...]

“Glee” Shatters Beatles Billboard Record

The united voices of the award-winning TV musical Glee have shattered a Billboard record set by The Beatles. The Glee cast has surpassed the Beatles for the most appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a non-solo act in the chart’s 54-year history. The Beatles charted 71 titles on the Hot 100, but by [...]

Steven Tyler Jennifer Lopez Join “American Idol”

The new face of the American Idol judging panel was unveiled in Los Angeles Wednesday, ending months of suspense for longtime fans of television’s most-watched talent show. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez will join veteran producer and pundit Randy Jackson at the judges’ table when Idol kicks off its 10th season on FOX [...]

T Bone Burnett: The Speaking Clock Revue

MULTI-ARTIST EXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING ELTON JOHN, LEON RUSSELL,
JOHN MELLENCAMP,
ELVIS
COSTELLO, GREG ALLMAN, AND OTHERS


T Bone Burnett

T Bone Burnett will
premiere The Speaking Clock Revue – a multi-artist concert extravaganza – on October 16 at the Wang
Center in Boston and October 20 at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Both evenings of the Revue will feature
performances by Elton John & Leon Russell, John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello, Gregg Allman, Ralph Stanley, Jeff Bridges, Punch Brothers, Karen Elson, and newcomers The Secret Sisters. In addition, Neko Case and Jim James from My Morning Jacket will join the lineup in
Boston and New York respectively.

The concerts will be presented in a revue format with a house band consisting of the players featured on numerous
Burnett-produced recordings. Tickets for The Speaking Clock Revue will go on sale Monday, September 27 at noon,
through Ticketmaster.

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