Elton John

Elton John’s Half-brother Unhappy with how Father Portrayed in Rocketman

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Elton John’s half-brother has attacked the rocker’s new biopic for its portrayal of their dad.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, Geoff Dwight, pop, rock, Rocketman, UK

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Elton John says Brexit makes him Ashamed to be British

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Elton John is “ashamed” to be British due to his countrymen’s decision to leave the European Union (EU).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Did Elton John Really Play Crocodile Rock at his First Troubadour Gig or is Rocketman Bullshit?

by Paul Cashmere

On August 25 1970 Elton John performed his very first American show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. In the new Rocketman movie the first song he performs is ‘Crocodile Rock’. Did he really?

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Dexter Fletcher, Elton John, pop, rock, Taron Egerton. Rocketman, UK

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Elton John and Taron Egerton Discuss Rocketman Movie

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Elton John, host of Rocket Hour on Apple Music’s Beats 1, sat down with actor Taron Egerton and musical director Giles Martin for a roundtable on the film ‘Rocketman’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, pop, rock, Taron Egerton. Rocketman, UK

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Elton John gave Taron Egerton access to his diaries for Rocketman research

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Taron Egerton was given access to Elton John’s personal belongings, including his diaries, while preparing for his role in Rocketman.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, Giles Martin, movie, Rocketman, Taron Egerton, UK

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Taron Edgeton and Elton John at the Rocketman premiere

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Elton John and his husband David Furnish were overcome with emotion at the premiere of Rocketman at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.

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An Elton John Townsville Date is up in the air

by Paul Cashmere

A Townsville stopover on Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour may or may not happen because the venue he is meant to play has not been finished.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, Pricey, Queensland, rock, Townsville, Triple M, UK

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Listen to Elton John and Taron Egerton “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ from Rocketman

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has released his brand new song with Taron Egerton ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ from the Rocketman movie.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, Giles Martin, movie, Rocketman, Taron Egerton, UK

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Elton John thrilled with Taron Egerton’s Work on ‘Rocketman’

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Sir Elton John has heaped praise on actor Taron Egerton’s renditions of his classic songs for the Rocketman soundtrack.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, Giles Martin, movie, Rocketman, Taron Edgerton, UK

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Elton John delays New Zealand shows because of Oscars

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Elton John has delayed three of his farewell concerts in New Zealand as they clash with next year’s (20) Oscars.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, Giles Martin, movie, Rocketman, Taron Edgerton, UK

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Elton John Rocketman Soundtrack set to be the next big thing after Bohemian Rhapsody

by Paul Cashmere

The details of the soundtrack to Elton John’s biopic Rocketman have been revealed as well as a stunning version of the movie title sung by actor Taron Egerton.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, Giles Martin, movie, Rocketman, Taron Edgerton, UK

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Taron Egerton reveals how he made his Rocketman sex scenes with Richard Madden naked

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Taron Egerton has confessed that he and Richard Madden were completely naked when they shot sex scenes for the upcoming Elton John biopic Rocketman.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, Rocketman, Taron Egerton, UK

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The A Day On The Green Scorecard: Red Hot Chili Peppers Officially Fastest Selling Show

by Paul Cashmere

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ A Day On The Green show at Mt Dundeed near Geelong has gone on record as the fastest selling A Day On The Green show ever.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, Australia, Elton John, Florence + The Machine, Mick Newton, music festival, Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Elton John Autobiography to be Published in October

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has added to his farewell events with news that his autobiography will be published this October.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John and Taron Egerton duet at Oscars party

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Elton John and Taron Egerton wowed attendees at the music legend’s Oscars viewing party by dueting on song Tiny Dancer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, pop, rock, Rocketman, Taron Egerton, UK

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Watch the new trailer for Elton John Rocketman

by Paul Cashmere

The new trailer for Elton John’s biopic ‘Rocketman’ comes with the profound advice “you’ve got to kill the person you were born to be to become the person you want to be”. Those were the rules that transformed geeky kid Reginald Dwight into superstar Elton John.

Tagged as: 70s, biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, Dexter Fletcher, Elton John, movie, pop, rock, Rocketman, Taron Edgeton, UK

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Elton John and his Band perform in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 11 December 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

More Elton John Shows Go On Sale for Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John now has 26 Australian and five New Zealand shows scheduled for his upcoming Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Adds Nine Extra Australian Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has added a further nine dates to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Final Australian and New Zealand Dates Announced

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s final Elton John tour will begin in Perth in November and Sir Elton will spend all of December and January and then into February touring Australia and New Zealand one last time.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Billy Elliot The Musical announces Adult Cast

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Elliot The Musical will return to Australia in 2019.

Tagged as: Australia, Billy Elliot The Musical, Elton John, theatre

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Marc Bolan tribute gathers up Joan Jett, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave

by Paul Cashmere

A new tribute to Marc Bolan with an all-star cast will be released in 2019. The project is titled ‘Angel Headed Hipster’.

Tagged as: Angel Headed Hipster, Elton John, Emily Haines, Father John Misty, Foo Fighters, Joan Jett, Kesha, Marc Almond, Marc Bolan, Nick Cave, Peaches, Perry Farrell, T. Rex, Todd Rundgren, U2

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Elton John apologizes for last minute Florida cancellation

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Representatives for Elton John are “sincerely sorry” for disappointing fans in Florida by scrapping a Tuesday night concert 20 minutes after its scheduled showtime.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John cancels show 20 minutes after it was due to begin

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Elton John cancelled his scheduled show in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday night (27Nov18) – 20 minutes after it was due to start.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John has made the most incredible advertisement

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has made a gobsmackingly great television commercial for UK high-end department store John Lewis & Partner.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, movie, pop, rock, Rocketman, UK

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Elton John gifted Taron Edgeton diamond earrings for movie role

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Elton John gifted Taron Edgeton diamond earrings for movie role

Tagged as: 70s, biopic, Elton John, movie, pop, rock, Rocketman, Taron Edgeton, UK

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Elton John Announces Farewell Yellow Brick Road UK Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John will tour the UK for the last time from November 2020.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Biopic Rocketman Premieres First Trailer

by Paul Cashmere

The first trailer for the Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ has been revealed.

Tagged as: 70s, biopic, Elton John, movie, pop, rock, Rocketman, Taron Edgeton, UK

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Elton John Settles With News Corp After Being Murdicked Around

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John and husband David Furnish have accepted “significant” libel damages over a dog attack story published in a British newspaper.

Tagged as: 70s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, UK

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Elton John Plays First Show On Farewell Yellow Brick Road

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has started his four-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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Tributes Flow For Aretha Franklin

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Sir Elton John, Clive Davis, and Quincy Jones have shared their heartache over the loss of Aretha Franklin as the tributes to the Queen of Soul continue to pour in.

Tagged as: 60s, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Quincy Jones, soul, USA

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