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- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John says he’s ‘deeply upset’ after cutting short NZ concert
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – British singer-songwriter Elton John apologized to his fans in New Zealand late on Sunday after he lost his voice due to walking pneumonia...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John Cuts Concert Short Due to Walking Pneumonia
By Jem Aswad LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Elton John was forced to cut short a concert in New Zealand after falling ill with walking pneumonia, according...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John Wins First Oscar in 25 Years for ‘Rocketman’ Song
By Chris Willman LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Elton John’s end-titles theme for his own biopic, “Rocketman,” won the award at Sunday’s Academy Awards, his first Oscar...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John Wins Pollstar’s Top Tour Award, Vows to ‘Win the F—ing Thing Next Year as Well’
By Chris Willman LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – When Sebastian Maniscalco picked up his Pollstar Award for comedy tour of the year Thursday at the Beverly Hilton,...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John’s Annual Oscar-Night Fundraiser Rockets to Renewed Popularity
By James Patrick Herman LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – This year marks the 28th anniversary of Elton John’s annual Oscar-night bash benefiting his eponymous AIDS Foundation. Founded...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Bernie Taupin Talks 53 Years with Elton John, ‘Rocketman’ Song: ‘You Do Get Nostalgic’
By Chris Willman LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – There’s no “we” in “I’m Still Standing,” but maybe there should be: The Elton John/Bernie Taupin songwriting collaboration is...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Oscars: Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz and Randy Newman to Perform at Ceremony
By Marc Malkin LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – All five of this year’s Oscar-nominated original songs will be performed during the awards telecast on Feb. 9, the...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John’s ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ Rockets to Front of Oscar Songs Pack
By Jon Burlingame LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Elton John could take home his second Oscar and longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin his first, as their song...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John, Chris Hemsworth Each Donate $1 Million to Fight Australia Wildfires
By BreAnna Bell LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – As the wildfires continue to devastate in Australia, Elton John and Chris Hemsworth have each donated $1 million to...
- ENTERTAINMENT4 years ago
Elton John Shares Award With Bernie Taupin for First Time as ‘Rocketman’ Song Wins Golden Globe
By Chris Willman LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “I’m Gonna Love Me Again” picked up best original song at the Golden Globes, with Elton John using the...