ELTON JOHN

Legendary pianist — and Atlanta Braves fan — Sir Elton John was very happy to learn his favorite team took three straight games against the New York Mets.

Elton John has released the hotly anticipated music video for his and Britney Spears' "Hold Me Closer."

"I'm never flabbergasted," the legendary songwriter said after being presented with the National Humanities Medal, "but I'm flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award."

Elton John called his White House show "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme," a reference to a poem by Irishman Seamus Heaney that President Biden often quotes.

The White House has always had musical guests come and perform, but what is the history and strategy behind these visits?

Elton John is set to perform at the White House on Friday night as part of his farewell tour. John last performed at the White House in 1998.

Elton John says he has played in some beautiful venues, but the stage in front of the White House on Friday, beneath a massive tent on a perfect autumn night, was “probably the icing on the cake.”.

Sir Elton John will perform at a concert at the White House on Friday. President Biden's attempt to bond with Americans through the performance is tone deaf.

President Biden will host Elton John for a performance on the South Lawn of the White House Friday for an event called "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme."

Big-name celebrities are coming back to the White House after boycotting America's most famous address under Donald Trump.

The musician told a crowd at his Toronto show that he was "very sad" about Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Across the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign, from presiding over Britain’s colonial empire to embracing the independence of her former dominions.

Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela offered condolences to the United Kingdom on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch.

Elton John has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone

Elton John has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone.

Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto on Thursday night, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone. “She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring,” John said. John was knighted by the queen in 1998, a year after the death of his friend Princess Diana.

"With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II," wrote Ozzy Osbourne.

Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John in 1998. On Thursday, the singer said the late monarch was known for her 'grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.'

Harry Styles will never be just a singer-songwriter, he's now an actor and a fashion powerhouse as well.

It was a warm Saturday evening and journalists had gathered at a Paris restaurant to enjoy the last weekend of summer.

Spears collaborated with Elton John on the club-ready single "Hold Me Closer."

Britney Spears tweeted that she was "kinda overwhelmed" by teaming up with Elton John for "Hold Me Closer," a club-ready take on his hit "Tiny Dancer."

Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single “Hold Me Closer” that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new.

The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field and he didn’t exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game.

A Chicago tryout for the stage adaptation, featuring songs by Elton John, needs decidedly more zhoozh.

Folk legend Joni Mitchell has performed her first full-length concert in nearly two decades.

It’s going to be a “Beautiful Day” for the band U2 and four other artists when they receive this year’s Kennedy Center Honors in December.

It’s gonna be a long, long time until we see another songwriter and performer like Elton John.

This week’s new entertainment releases include two lost albums from rock superstars Neil Young and Elton John, more than two dozen contestants of reality shows like “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “Big Brother” facing off in the contest “The Challenge: USA,” and Netflix’s “The Sea Beast” brings a “Moby Dick”-like tale down to kid size.

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic “Elvis” shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but — in a box-office rarity — “Elvis” tied “Top Gun: Maverick,” which also reported $30.5 million, for No. 1 in theaters.

The U.S. split from Great Britain is history, but the monarchy still has a hold on its former colony’s heart.

In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols.

It’s the end of an era for the famed Lido cabaret on Paris’ Champs-Elysees.

Sir Elton John is preparing to say goodbye in fabulous splendor, with the help of a documentary crew and the Walt Disney Co. Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ said Wednesday that the film, entitled “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years that Made his Legend,” will serve as the definitive and official feature on John’s life and career.

When Stars on Ice, uh, hits the ice Friday night in Estero, Florida, it will be for the first time in two years.

A group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music — including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish — have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.

White died in Indianapolis at age 18 on April 8, 1990. He had contracted HIV years earlier through a tainted blood transfusion.

Elton John credits teenage AIDS victim Ryan White and his family with saving his life.

The singer told the crowd at his concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday that spending time around White’s family caused him to make changes in his life. White was from Indiana. White died in Indianapolis at age 18 on April 8, 1990.

Generations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.

Elton John has added 11 new dates on the North American leg of his farewell tour, including concerts in New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Arizona and Washington state.

Will Smith danced with glee at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, waving his best actor Oscar in the air and rapping along to his own songs with wife Jada Pinkett Smith at his side.

Britain has accused Russia of spreading misinformation by posting doctored clips of the U.K.’s defense chief speaking to a hoaxer posing as Ukraine’s prime minister.

Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.

Lady Gaga, Billy Porter and “Will & Grace” star Eric McCormack will join Elton John to co-host the superstar’s charity Oscar watch party.

Emmy-nominated “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards.

Just one figure skater in the Beijing Olympics' marquee women's event wore pants for her short program performance at Capital Indoor Stadium.

U.S. figuring skating gold medalist Nathan Chen says he’s looking forward to going back to school and is undecided about what’s next for him in the sport.

Traditional figure skating music is often classical or instrumental, pieces like “Boléro,” “Swan Lake” or Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

Nathan Chen followed his record short program at the Beijing Games with a near-perfect free skate that earned him a long-awaited Olympic gold medal and a standing ovation inside historic Capital Indoor Stadium.

He added that he's fully vaccinated and boosted and expects to be back on stage this weekend.

Musician Damon Albarn apologized to Taylor Swift after claiming the pop star doesn’t write her own music.

Musician Damon Albarn apologized to Taylor Swift after claiming the pop star doesn’t write her own music.

John said that he's fully vaccinated and boosted, experiencing only mild symptoms, and expects to be able to perform at his scheduled show this weekend in Arkansas.

He added that he's fully vaccinated and boosted and expects to be back on stage this weekend.

Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Elton John has contracted COVID-19 and is postponing two farewell concert dates in Dallas.

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus is launching a radio show on Apple Music.

The pandemic lockdowns didn't stop Elton John from having one of his best years in decades on the charts.

Athletes have been put at center court of arguments over COVID vaccines.

Elton John performed a reworked version of "Candle In The Wind" at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.

This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from U2 as part of the soundtrack for the animated “Sing 2,” a marathon of holiday films on TCM and the end-of-the-world comedy “Don’t Look Up.”.

The British singer-songwriters have had a friendly rivalry for many years, which developed into a full feud from 2018 to earlier this year.

The star picks over the debris of her marriage, with some of the strongest songs of her career.

When Bob Mackie was 11, his uncle asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, and his response was a costume designer on Broadway.

Elton John has formally received one of the highest awards that can be bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II.

Elton John has no doubt been a member of many exclusive clubs over the decades, but probably nothing quite as exclusive as the one he formally joined on Wednesday. In an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Prince Charles anointed the rock star and charity patron as a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour. It is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed by Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, to citizens in Britain and across the Commonwealth.

In an interview with NME Elton John said he was "sworn to secrecy," in reference to the unreleased song.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new albums from Ed Sheeran and The War on Drugs as well as “Army of Thieves,” a prequel to Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead,” which invites viewers to join a Europe-trotting heist.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussxes’s daughter, Lilibet, will not be christened in the UK, according to royal sources.

Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, BTS and Elton John and dozens of other stars, raised $1.1 billion in commitments and pledges over the weekend to fight extreme poverty.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Brandi Carlile and the Doobie Brothers, as well as the return of Jon Stewart to prime time and a prequel film to “The Sopranos” called “The Many Saints of Newark.”.

Elton John says he is postponing European dates on his world tour until 2023 so that he can have an operation on an injured hip.

The following account from Associated Press photographer Richard Drew is excerpted from the book “September 11: The 9/11 Story, Aftermath and Legacy,” an in-depth look at AP’s coverage of 9/11 and the events that followed. My family calls it “the picture that won’t go away.” The photograph was denounced as coldblooded, ghoulish and sadistic.

Imagine a giant all-you-can-eat buffet, row after row of hot, steaming offerings.

Stevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Live’s star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to make a plea for increased COVID-19 vaccine doses along with bringing awareness toward climate change and poverty.

Elton John is releasing an album of collaborations with artists from several generations and genres, including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder.

Members of the Rolling Stones have shared tributes to their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.

Rock ‘n’ roll royalty are among those mourning the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.

British-born singer Yola fully embraces a multi-genre style on “Stand For Myself."

Rapper DaBaby has apologized a second time for crude and homophobic remarks at a recent Miami-area music festival.

Kidrobot, which specializes in designing limited-edition toys, has unveiled three new exclusive releases for San Diego Comic-Con to be released on Friday (July 23).

The star calls the government "philistines" over their handling of the music industry post-Brexit.

The star warns MPs the UK is in danger of losing "a generation of talent" due to visa constraints.

With Wednesday's elimination of the Russian Dolls, "The Masked Singer" finally revealed just how many stars are in the group AND of course, who.

Elton John criticized the Vatican after it decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin." The Vatican's orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless same-sex unions. Since same-sex unions are not intended to be part of that plan, they cannot be blessed by the Church, the document said. According to Box Office Mojo, the films grossed more than $195 million worldwide and $253 million, respectively. Much of the money the Vatican reportedly poured into the investment fund came from donations from Catholic faithful.

“How can the Vatican refuse to bless gay marriages because they ‘are sin’, yet happily make a profit from investing millions in ‘Rocketman’ — a film which celebrates my finding happiness from my marriage to David?? #hypocrisy,” John posted Monday on social media, including screen shots of articles about the decree and the film investment. AdvertisementThe Daily Beast discussed the investment in a 2019 story about a review of church finances that was ordered by Pope Francis. The probe focused in part on the Malta-based Centurion Global Fund, which reportedly draws two-thirds of its investments from the Vatican Secretariat of State. "[T]here are so many people I know who are gay and love their religion,” John, a self-declared atheist, told a London newspaper in 2006.

(AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, File)NEW YORK Reaction to the death of Larry Kramer, the AIDS activist and playwright who turned his fury into mass protests and helped raise the profile of the disease:"If you remember the early days of the AIDS crisis then you remember Larry Kramer. Author and fellow founder of the Gay Men's Health Crisis Edmund White, in a statement. His anger was needed at a time when gay mens deaths to AIDS were being ignored by the American government. Elton John, in a statement. Thank you, Larry Kramer. Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter. ___Rest in power to our fighter Larry Kramer.

FILE - This May 12, 2014 file photo shows playwright Larry Kramer at the premiere of HBO Films' "The Normal Heart" in New York. Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Manhattan of pneumonia. Please know that AIDS is a worldwide plague. Kramer, whose angry voice and pen raised consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to action, died Wednesday at 84. As support for AIDS research increased, he found some common ground with health officials whom ACT UP had criticized.

click to enlarge Jaime MonzonElton John is one of the top concert draws forced to cancel or postpone tours because of the coronavirus pandemic. Of that total, 30,000 representing $2 billion in ticket sales have been canceled or postponed, "making it impossible to issue refunds to fans before recouping sales receipts from the organizers, as we've done in the past. "According to the statement, 12,000 of the events have been canceled and are now being refunded, while another 5,000 have been rescheduled, which also clears the company to offer refunds. The company said organizers are working to figure out how to present the remaining events disrupted by COVID-19 a "complex task" since no one's entirely sure when live events can resume. According to trade magazine Billboard , Ticketmaster will make good on refunds but with an apparent catch.Starting May 1, once postponed shows receive their new dates, ticketholders will receive a Ticketmaster email prompting them to seek a refund if they want it.

Elton John canceled his two remaining New Zealand shows late Tuesday as he continued to suffer from a bout of pneumonia. The 72-year-old singer said he had walking pneumonia and was assisted off stage. Tour promoters Chugg Entertainment initially said that John was recovering and the tour would go on as planned, aside from pushing back the next New Zealand performance by one day to Wednesday. After the New Zealand shows, John is scheduled for seven performances in Australia before traveling to the U.S. and Canada. According to the Mayo Clinic, walking pneumonia is an informal term for a milder form of pneumonia that isn't severe enough to require hospitalization or bed rest.

Editor's Note: Elton John has canceled his remaining two concerts in New Zealand. Elton John on Sunday was forced to end a concert in Auckland, New Zealand, early after losing his voice due to a case of walking pneumonia. I was diagnosed with walking pneumonia earlier today, but I was determined to give you the best show humanly possible," John said in an Instagram post following the shortened performance. According to the New Zealand Herald, John informed the crowd early in the show that he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia that morning, but didn't want to cancel the show. "Elton John was disappointed and deeply upset at having to end his Auckland concert early last night," a statement from Chugg Entertainment read.

An Oscars winner's envelope is seen in a souvenir store outside the Dolby Theatre before the 91st Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, February 14, 2019. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," "1917" and "The Irishman" were close behind with 10 each. It was also surprising that Disney's "Frozen II" was left off the best animated feature ballot in favor of Netflix's "Klaus." "Toy Story 4" was nominated in the category alongside Golden Globe winner "Missing Link" and "I Lost My Body." Unsurprisingly, "Parasite" was nominated for best picture, best international feature and best director, among its six nods.

(CNN) - Delta Air Lines says in-flight versions of the films "Booksmart" and Elton John's biopic "Rocketman" will no longer skip same-sex love scenes. Delta staffers typically pick between original and edited versions of the films offered by the studios or third-party vendors. Delta chose to use the edited versions of "Booksmart" and "Rocketman," but the staffers didn't realize they would be omitting content "well within" the airline's guidelines," Delta said. The airline didn't edit or asked for any edits to the films, said Delta spokesman Adrian Gee. Gee said new versions of the films will be shown in future flights, but the exact date was not available yet.

As wildfires rage in California, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard paid thanks to the first responders putting their lives on the line. Drew Barrymore brought her daughters, Olive and Frankie, to the Sloomoo Institute, a celebration of slime and its ASMR qualities, in New York City. -And Paula Abdul officially opened her new residency, Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl, at the Flamingo Las Vegas on Oct. 24. Billie Eilish supported her mother, Maggie Baird's, performance at the Groundlings Theatres 45th Anniversary Show in L.A. on Oct. 21. Michael SimonEllie Goulding met up with TheChainsmokers at Vevo's 10-year anniversary party at Penn Plaza in New York City in mid-October.

Elton John has postponed his Indianapolis, Indiana, concert. I absolutely hate to let my fans down, but I owe it to you to put on the best #EltonFarewellTour show possible and unfortunately that's simply not possible." I absolutely hate to let my fans down, but I owe it to you to put on the best #EltonFarewellTour show possible and unfortunately that's simply not possible. Elton John (@eltonofficial) October 26, 2019The date will be rearranged for March 2020, and I promise I will deliver the show you deserve. Elton x Elton John (@eltonofficial) October 26, 2019The "Tiny Dancer" crooner kicked off his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour on Sept. 8 2018.

Elton John and Taron Egerton gave fans a thrill during a recent Rocketman event. As for John, he's "so fond" of Egerton and considers him "part of my family." Matt Sayles / Invision for Black InkPhoto Credit: Matt Sayles / Invision for Black InkIt's been a busy year for John, who also released his his memoir, Me: Elton John, this week. I think success is hard to deal with and I think Michael found it hard and became isolated." Me: Elton John is now available in stores and online.

Elton John is not happy about how his music was used in the new Lion King remake and he isn't keeping it to himself. "The new version of The Lion King was a huge disappointment to me, because I believe they messed the music up," John tells British GQ. Nonetheless, John explained in the new interview that he found the updated music lacking. I'm so happy that the right spirit for the music lives on with the 'Lion King' stage musical." RELATED CONTENT: Elton John Slams British Tabloids for 'Malicious' Treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Embed Code RestartDonald Glover Says the One Scary Thing About 'The Lion King' Was Singing With BeyonceBeyonce's Mom Tina Knowles Lawson Talks Blue Ivy Singing on 'The Lion King: The Gift' (Exclusive)John Oliver Says Beyonce Wasn't Actually There for Epic 'Lion King' Cast Photo

Executive producers Sir Elton John and David Furnish attend the "Rocketman" UK premiere on May 20, 2019, in London, England. (CNN) - If you saw "Rocketman," you know that Elton John overcame shyness and a nasty drug problem to become one of the biggest and most enduring pop stars in the world. Sir Elton has a candid new memoir, "Me," which is full of illuminating and funny stories about his half-century in show business. Stewart calls Elton "Sharon," while Elton calls him "Phyllis." "If I was bowled over by Diana, it was nothing compared to the impact she could have on straight men," John writes.

Elton John has seen Disney's remake of "The Lion King," and now he's calling the film a "huge disappointment." Over the summer, the new film surpassed "Frozen" as the highest-grossing animated film of all time, earning over $1.6 billion globally. "The new version of 'The Lion King' was a huge disappointment to me, because I believe they messed the music up," he recently told British GQ while promoting his new autobiography, "Me." Both the new "Lion King" soundtrack and Beyonc's "The Lion King: The Gift" struggled commercially. "I'm so happy that the right spirit for the music lives on with the 'Lion King' stage musical," John said.