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 [...]
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Elton John Family Photo Magazine Cover Censored At Arkansas Supermarket
January 28th, 2011 |
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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 [...]
Elton John Baby Picture — First Look Elton John Son Zachary OK! Magazine Cover
January 18th, 2011 |
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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 [...]
Elton John Selects Lesbian Couple To Be Son’s Godparents
January 10th, 2011 |
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They’re no Brad and Angie, but they’ll do! Music legend Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish has tipped their oldest friends — a professional lesbian couple — to serve as godparents to their newborn son, Zachary. The couple have selected Scottish-educated magazine editor Ingrid Sischy and her lesbian partner Sandy Brant to be [...]
Elton John becomes dad at 63
December 28th, 2010 |
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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
December 28th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Eminem compares his drug addiction to MJ’s
November 19th, 2010 |
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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]
October 26th, 2010 |
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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]
October 21st, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Lindsay Lohan Dropping Mom Dina As Manager? Elton John Thinks She Should!
October 19th, 2010 |
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And in news about things that will likely only happen when pigs have wigs, addiction experts at the Betty Ford Clinic in Palm Springs are urging Hollywood eff-up Lindsay Lohan to drop her momager and chief enabler, Dina Lohan, as her manager if she wants any chance at staying clean, sober, and out of prison. [...]
Elton John Retires From Pop; Explains “American Idol†Snub
October 19th, 2010 |
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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
October 11th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Elton John “Animal Farm†Musical Composer?
July 25th, 2010 |
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Break out your dancing shoes, Theater Fans: Sir Elton John is working on bringing George Orwell’s classic novella Animal Farm to the West End stage in a new musical. The “Rocket Man” has teamed up with Lee Hall — the writer behind his stage hit Billy Elliot — to put together a new adaptation of Orwell [...]
Elton John working on ‘Animal Farm’ musical
July 24th, 2010 |
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Legendary singer Elton John is working on a new show based on George Orwell”s ‘Animal Farm’ alongside Lee Hall, who wrote the hit musical ‘Billy Elliot’. The Daily Mail reports Hall, who has won numerous awards for his book and lyrics for ‘Billy Elliot,’ believes the dystopian novella is perfectly suited for the stage. Orwell”s [...]
Is Elton John Adopting A South African Baby?
July 13th, 2010 |
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We hear Sir Elton John is planning to adopt a child from South Africa.The “Rocket Man” crooner, 63, and his partner David Furnish are planning to adopt a child from the country after Elton performed there earlier this year, a well-placed insider close to the star divulged to England’s The People this week. Pals say [...]
Elton John & Leon Russell: The Union Out 10/19
June 24th, 2010 |
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ALBUM FEATURES GUESTS NEIL YOUNG, BRIAN WILSON AND ROBERT RANDOLPH
 Leon Russell |
Direct Current is reporting that Elton John and Leon Russell have finished recording an album of new material. The
Union is scheduled for an October 19 release on Decca Records. The album is produced by T Bone Burnett
and
features fifteen original songs written by the duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, together with Leon
Russell.
Taupin’s website states: “The trio has cut fifteen songs ranging from Stones-like rockers, country tinged ballads,
gospel and even a Sinatra like weepy similar to something torn from the grooves of ‘In the Wee Small Hours’. As
reported before it’s varied in scope and drenched in a rich tapestry of atmospherics. Don’t expect to hear the old
EJ/BT sound; this is organic recording unlike anything you’ve heard from our duo before.”
Says John via his website: “I can’t stress enough how significant an influence Leon Russell was on the music of Elton
John and Bernie Taupin. In 1970, when we first went to America and I played The Troubadour, we were obsessed by
Leon’s music, and looked up to him as some kind of musical god. On the second night of the Troubadour concerts
he was there in the front row, but luckily I didn’t spot him until near the end of the show, otherwise I would have
been a nervous wreck.”
The album features a stellar backing band of drummers Jim Keltner and Jay Bellerose,
Dennis Crouch on bass,
guitarist Marc Ribot and Keefus Ciancia on keyboards. Joining in on the fun will be guest spots
by Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Robert Randolph, and Booker T. Jones.
Justice Against Elton John?
June 16th, 2010 |
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It has been recently reported that the charges were brought against a man from Georgia for groundless threats addressed to Elton John from outside the star’s condominium apartment and on the Internet.
Unfortunately, it has become known that before the trial took place the suspect was unexpectedly exculpated.
Though the trial was planned to begin on Monday, [...]
Elton John “Surprised†By Rush Limbaugh Wedding Invitation
June 16th, 2010 |
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Openly-gay music icon Sir Elton John was just as surprised as the rest of us that he was invited to provide the entertainment at Rush Limbaugh’s wedding, according to his partner.The right wing radio king took his fourth trip down the aisle June 5, marrying Kathryn Rogers — a woman half his age — in [...]
Elton John Supports Vanessa Redgrave
May 19th, 2010 |
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During a recent concert, Elton John dedicated one of his all time hits “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues†as a touch of support for Vanessa Redgrave.
The actress is passing through a hard phase in her life as she lost three of her most closed ones in the last one year. Her [...]
Elton John “American Idol†Judge Snub — “Rocket Man†Singer Turns Down $33 Million Offer To Replace Simon Cowell
May 12th, 2010 |
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As the Mr. Nasty era of American Idol winds to an end, at least one music legend is out of the race to replace acid-tongued judge Simon Cowell on the FOX TV talent series.According to Access Hollywood, music legend Elton John — who appeared as a guest judge on Season 3 of Idol — has [...]