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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 [...]

Elton John, Paul Simon + More Raise $80 Million at Benefit

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:32:09 +0000

Elton John and Paul Simon were among the stars who helped raise more than $80 million at a benefit held Monday night (May 13) in New York City. Bono and Sting also were on hand at the 25th anniversary Robin Hood Foundation gala at Jacob Javits Center.

Elton John to Queens of the Stone Age: 'The Only Thing Missing From Your Band Is an Actual Queen'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:11:35 +0000

Earlier this year Dave Grohl revealed that Elton John would join his band Queens of the Stone Age on a song when the rock album hit stores later this year. Frontman Josh Homme had a chance to explain how that collaboration came about during a recent interview.

Derek Watkins, Trumpet Player for the Beatles, Eric Clapton, James Bond + More, Dead at 68

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:50:52 +0000

If you've seen any of the 23 James Bond movies, you're familiar with British trumpet player Derek Watkins. The session player also sat in with Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Elton John and more during a nearly 50-year career. Watkins died on Friday (March 22) after a two year battle with cancer.

Elton John Collaborating With Fall Out Boy On Their New Record

Ken Kelley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:07:22 +0000

When Fall Out Boy announced their reformation earlier this year, the group told fans via an article in Billboard Magazine to prepare themselves for some untypical collaborations.

Justin Timberlake Impersonates Elton John on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:30:00 +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 Makes Spectacle of Himself with Outlandish Concert Rider Request

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:01:05 +0000

Sure, Van Halen's legendary concert riders used to demand that all of the brown M&Ms be removed. But it's not like they ever requested that the tasty sweets be given their own adjacent temperature-controlled hotel room. To get to that level of kooky eccentricity, you'll need to read Elton John's tour demands.

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

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:35:15 +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 Oscar Party Raises Millions for AIDS Research

Jeff Giles — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:55:31 +0000

Over the last 21 years, Elton John's annual Oscar party has raised more than $300 million for AIDS research -- an impressive number that got even bigger on Sunday (Feb. 24), when John's latest bash added another $6 million to the total.

Elton John Volunteers to Help Save HMV Stores in Europe

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:42:16 +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 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.

Elton John to Join Grammy Awards Tribute to Levon Helm

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:57:25 +0000

Elton John will join a stagefull of musicians to honor the late Levon Helm during the in memoriam moment at the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 10). The all-star lineup will perform the Band song 'The Weight' as the Academy honors musicians who died in the last 12 months.

Elton John Dedicates China Concert to Political Critic Ai Weiwei

Billy Dukes — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:38:12 +0000

Elton John may have just played his last show in Beijing. The singer dedicated Sunday night’s (Nov. 25) concert in the Chinese capital city to controversial artist Ai Weiwei, who has used his art to bring the world’s attention to injustices committed by the Chinese government. The Associated Press reports that the pop singer and [...]

37 Years Ago – Elton John Sells Out Two Dodger Stadium Shows

Doug Fox — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:06:18 +0000

On Oct. 25 and 26, 1975, Elton John performed two sold-out shows at Dodger stadium in Los Angeles. Imagine for a moment what it would be like if one of those was the first rock concert you ever went to. Now, meet our new friend Doug Fox, who was indeed just that lucky, and is here to tell us all about it:

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

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:24:49 +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.

Stevie Nicks to Play Elton John Foundation Benefit

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:00:41 +0000

One music great will offer support for another when Stevie Nicks heads up the Elton John AIDS Foundation 11th Annual An Enduring Vision benefit show Oct. 15 in New York City.

Elton John Provides 'Full Moon' In St Tropez

Jon Michaels — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:30:19 +0000

It wasn’t long ago I told you of a mooning episode involving Sir Elton John, his friend British comic actor David Williams, and Simon Cowell.While enjoying the good life sailing in the south of France, Elton and David mooned Cowell as their yachts passed each other. No photos have surfaced from incident. The Daily [...]

2012 Oscars – Elton John's Party Draws Celebs, Raises Millions

Jeff Giles — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:00:45 +0000

We tend to think of awards shows as excuses for famous people to get together in their finest duds and pat themselves on the back — and the same goes for the countless pre- and post-parties that go along with them. But while that may be true most of the time, Elton John‘s Oscar party is different — to the tune of more than $225 million raised for HIV/AIDS research over the last couple of decades.

Paul McCartney, Elton John to Headline Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:30:34 +0000

Queen Elizabeth II has been the monarch of Britain for almost as long as Paul McCartney and Elton John have been alive. In fact, the Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne this year. Her fellow Brits are coming together to honor those six decades as the figurehead of the country at a bash to be held in front of her Buckingham Palace digs. Sir Paul and Sir Elton are both set to perform and serve as the event’s headliners.