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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 — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:07:09 +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 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:11:35 +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 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:24:52 +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 Cancels Alabama Concert For Medical Reasons

Dave Lifton — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:45:23 +0000

Elton John‘s concert in Birmingham, Ala. on Friday (March 15) night was canceled due to unspecified medical reasons. The announcement was made hours before the show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena was to begin. Last night was supposed to be the opening night of a three-week tour of the South, concluding in Winston-Salem, N.C. [...]

Elton John Collaborating With Fall Out Boy On Their New Record

Ken Kelley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:16:22 +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 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:50:00 +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 15:26:15 +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 — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:39:31 +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 Leads Levon Helm Tribute at 2013 Grammy Awards

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:43:50 +0000

Elton John led an all-star performance of the Band's classic anthem 'The Weight' in tribute to Levon Helm during the 2013 Grammy Awards telecast tonight (Feb. 10).

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 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:17:25 +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 Campaigns for Gay Marriage in the U.K.

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:30:20 +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.

Elton John, Billy Joel Comment on Death of Bob Birch

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:30:08 +0000

Two legendary piano players have paid tribute to longtime Elton John bassist Bob Birch, who died at age 56 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday (Aug. 15). Both John and his frequent touring partner Billy Joel, with whom Birch also performed, offered kind words through statements on their websites.

Elton John Responds to 'Nikita' Plagiarism Lawsuit

Dave Lifton — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:30:13 +0000

Back in April we learned that a songwriter named Guy Hobbs was suing Elton John and Bernie Taupin in an Illinois court for allegedly stealing the words to Hobbs’ song ‘Natasha’ for their 1985 hit ‘Nikita.’ TMZ is now reporting that John has filed his legal documents which deny the allegations and request immediate dismissal of the suit.

The Who, Elton John, Queen and More Rumored for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:30:26 +0000

While the Olympians fight it out to win their gold, silver and bronze, the entertainment world is placing bets on what world famous artists might be featured in the closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug. 12). Music director David Arnold told the London Telegraph that it “should be the greatest after-party in the world. The opening [...]

Elton John and Partner David Furnish Reportedly Expecting Another Baby

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Elton John and his life partner David Furnish have both said in recent weeks that they hope their son Zachary won’t be an only child. It looks like the couple was optimistic for a reason. The Daily is reporting the men will welcome another child via surrogate, later this year or in early 2013.

Pete Townshend, Elton John + Robert Plant Among Those Calling for Action Against Google Over Illegal Music Distribution

Chad Childers — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:00:13 +0000

A number of top musicians across several different genres have banded together to ask British Prime Minister David Cameron to take action against Google over the ability for music fans to illegally copy and distribute music through the search engine. The artists, which include such topline names as Pete Townshend, Elton John, Robert Plant, and [...]

Elton John's 'Avoid' List Includes Twitter, Dance Record

Chad Childers — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:00:21 +0000

While Elton John remains very much in the know about the current music scene, he says there are elements of today’s culture he will likely appreciate only from afar. One of those big no-no’s is the big boom of social networking for acts via Twitter. John tells the Sun that he’ll never join the site [...]