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Displaying all articles tagged:
Elton John
musicals
Dec. 1, 2024
Elton John Has Lost His Vision
He told the audience at
The Devil Wears Prada
premiere that he couldn’t see the show, but he enjoyed hearing it.
By
Bethy Squires
theater review
Nov. 14, 2024
The Lighter Side of Christian Nationalism:
Tammy Faye
Spinning an evangelist grifter into a camp icon and sorta-feminist heroine is a little hard to take right now.
By
Sara Holdren
remembrances
Nov. 4, 2024
Quincy Jones Remembered As a ‘Titan’ Across Hollywood
Whoopi Goldberg, Elton John, Michael Caine, and more pay tribute.
By
Jason P. Frank
fame
Sept. 10, 2024
Chappell Roan’s Stalker Made Her Hire Security, Which Is ‘So Lame’
But she does have Lady Gaga, Lorde, boygenius, and Elton John in her corner.
By
Justin Curto
coming soon
June 26, 2024
The Odes of
Tammy Faye
Will Play the Palace (With Christian Borle)
Andrew Rannells won’t be in the Elton John Broadway show, but someone from
Falsettos
will be.
By
Jason P. Frank
gird your loins
Feb. 19, 2024
Wilhelmina to Play Miranda in West End
Devil Wears Prada
Musical
The production features music by Elton John.
By
Jennifer Zhan
respect the classics
Jan. 1, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo Will Serenade the 2023 Rock Hall Inductees
Making the induction ceremony slightly more exciting.
By
Zoe Guy
coming soon
Nov. 28, 2023
Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Garth Brooks to Perform With Spinal Tap
In Rob Reiner’s upcoming
This Is Spinal Tap
sequel.
By
Justin Curto
the woman in me
Oct. 23, 2023
Britney Spears Says Music ‘Is Not My Focus at the Moment’
Instead, she’s trying “to get my spiritual life in order,†she writes in her new memoir.
By
Justin Curto
in conversation
Sept. 7, 2023
Bernie Taupin Is Still Standing
He imagined the yellow brick roads and rocket men that helped make Elton John famous. He thinks there’s more to come.
By
Jim Farber
farewells
July 9, 2023
Elton John Bids Adieu to Touring With Final Farewell Concert
“52 years of pure joy playing music.â€
By
Charu Sinha
glastonbury 2023
June 26, 2023
Elton Said Good-bye at Glastonbury With a Lotta Help From His Friends
Including Rina Sawayama, the Killers’ Brandon Flowers, and Stephen Sanchez.
By
Justin Curto
vulture lists
June 22, 2023
All 378 Elton John Songs, Ranked
His closest competition when making music is his own back catalogue.
By
Shana Naomi Krochmal
respect the classics
May 9, 2023
Everyone Wants to Rock With Dolly Parton
Rockstar
features Ringo
and
Paul, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, and dozens more.
By
Justin Curto
rocketman
Nov. 14, 2022
Elton John’s
Farewell
Tour Books Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee, and Brandi Carlile
Bennie, the Jets, you name it, all broadcast live on Disney+.
By
Jason P. Frank
joni jamming
Nov. 12, 2022
Joni Mitchell Wants to Release an Album of Her Newport Folk Festival Set
She told her friend Elton John on his Apple Music show.
By
Justin Curto
team effort
Aug. 26, 2022
Elton John’s Husband Thought of the Britney Spears Collab
“I said, ‘That’s a pretty amazing idea.’â€
By
Alejandra Gularte
new music friday
Aug. 26, 2022
Britney Spears and Elton John Reimagine ‘Tiny Dancer’ for the Pop Era
“Hold Me Closer†is Spears’s first release in six years.
By
Jason P. Frank
collabs
Aug. 8, 2022
Tiny Dancer Britney Spears Collaborated With ‘Tiny Dancer’ Singer Elton John
“Hold Me Closer†is Spears’s first song in six years.
By
Justin Curto
victim of cable
May 20, 2022
Sir Elton John Can’t Watch
The Real Housewives
Quick! Someone share their login with him!
By
Alejandra Gularte
my single is dropping
Sept. 30, 2021
Elton John, Stevie Wonder Go to Church on ‘Finish Line’
With some help from the Sunday Service Choir.
By
Justin Curto
health
Sept. 16, 2021
Elton John Won’t Be Back on the Yellow Brick Road ’Til 2022 Due to Injury
The pop legend will undergo surgery and physical therapy after hurting his hip in a fall.
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
Sept. 1, 2021
Elton John Tapped All His Favorite Artists for Star-Studded
Lockdown Sess
ions
Featuring Dua Lipa, Years & Years, Rina Sawayama, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Nicki Minaj …
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Aug. 13, 2021
Warm Up to Elton John and Dua Lipa’s Duet ‘Cold Heart’
A mash-up of John’s “Rocket Man†and “Sacrifice,†remixed by PNAU.
By
Justin Curto
essay
July 30, 2021
I Don’t See an End to This
DaBaby’s vile remarks about gay sex and AIDS mixed with the furor over Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby†have made for the eye of a perfect shitstorm.
By
Craig Jenkins
covers
June 22, 2021
Miley Cyrus and 52 Other Artists Cover Metallica on
The Metallica Blacklist
Listen to her rendition of “Nothing Else Matters,†featuring Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, and — somehow — more.
By
Zoe Haylock
2021 iheartradio music awards
May 27, 2021
Watch H.E.R., Demi Lovato, and Brandi Carlile Pay Perfect Tribute to Elton John
Icons only.
By
Charu Sinha
brits 2021
May 11, 2021
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2021 Brit Awards
High: Olly Alexander and Elton John. Low: P!nk … on video.
By
Justin Curto
brits 2021
May 11, 2021
Olly Alexander and Elton John Sexed Up ‘It’s a Sin’ at the Brit Awards
Proceeds from their duet go toward the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
By
Justin Curto
tiny desk (home) concerts
Apr. 19, 2021
Rina Sawayama Is the Big Boss of Her Tiny Desk Concert
“Yes, I am the CEO.â€
By
Zoe Haylock
duets
Apr. 14, 2021
Rina Sawayama Chooses Elton John for New ‘Chosen Family’ Duet
A new rendition of the song from her 2020 album,
SAWAYAMA
, one of John’s favorites.
By
Justin Curto
movies
Mar. 16, 2021
Elton John Criticizes Vatican for Same-Sex Marriage Stance, Funding
Rocketm
an
A 2019 investigation uncovered an alleged multimillion-dollar contribution to the film.
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
Sept. 23, 2020
Elton John Extends Farewell Tour Into 2022, a Year He Thinks Exists
When was the last time the possibility of the year 2022 crossed your mind?
By
Justin Curto
that’s gossip
June 26, 2020
Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball Will Babble On in 2021
That’s gossip.
By
Rebecca Alter
rocket men
June 20, 2020
Donald Trump Just Wants Elton John to Like Him
He allegedly wanted to impress the singer with a gift to Kim Jong-un.
By
Devon Ivie
quarantuning
Mar. 30, 2020
Everything You Missed From Fox and iHeartRadio’s Big ‘Living Room Concert’
Backstreet’s back (via five videos), Mariah made it look easy, and Elton John hosted the event.
By
Justin Curto
quarantuning
Mar. 27, 2020
Elton John Will Show You Many More Celebrity Living Rooms on Fox Special
Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish, and the Backstreet Boys will perform March 29.
By
Justin Curto
umg fire
Feb. 14, 2020
Universal Confirms Nirvana, Elton John Recordings Were Damaged in Warehouse Fire
Master reels of Sonic Youth, Jimmy Eat World, Sheryl Crow, Les Paul, and more were also destroyed.
By
Amanda Gordon
oscars 2020
Feb. 10, 2020
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2020 Oscars
From
Parasite
’s winning streak to Eminem’s surprise appearance to Olivia Colman’s sex confessions.
By
Jackson McHenry
and
Rachel Handler
my single is dropping
Jan. 10, 2020
Finally! Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John Are Collaborating
At long last, our nightmare is over. Ozzy and Sir Elton did a song together.
By
Bethy Squires
the gold rush
Dec. 16, 2019
If Grizabella Was Sad Before: Oscars Shortlist Snubs Taylor Swift’s
Cats
Song
Better news for Beyoncé, Elton John and Pharrell, though.
By
Halle Kiefer
not the greatest
Oct. 24, 2019
Lana Del Rey Says Her
SNL
Performance Wasn’t That Bad, and Elton John Agrees
“It wasn’t terrible!â€
By
Justin Curto
beyonce presents: the lion king
Oct. 16, 2019
We Regret to Inform You That Elton John Did Not Like Beyoncé’s
Lion King
Music
He called the new movie a “disappointment.â€
By
Justin Curto
appreciations
Oct. 16, 2019
Elton John’s Rivalry With Rod Stewart Is the Most Iconic Friendship
We can all only hope to have a friendship as … invested … as Elton John and Rod Stewart’s.
By
Justin Curto
me: elton john
Oct. 16, 2019
13 of the Best Celebrity Stories From Elton John’s Name-dropping Memoir,
Me
From trash-talking with Freddie Mercury, to reuniting John and Yoko, and plenty more.
By
Justin Curto
me: elton john
Oct. 15, 2019
Elton John, Turned on by Coke, Liked to Watch Men Have Sex, New Memoir Reveals
“I found it was an aphrodisiac, which is strange, because for most people it kills the erection side of things completely.â€
By
Justin Curto
me: elton john
Oct. 15, 2019
Elton John Describes a Bizarre Lunch With Michael Jackson in New Memoir
“He was genuinely mentally ill, a disturbing person to be around.â€
By
Justin Curto
keeping up with the royals
Oct. 7, 2019
Sylvester Stallone Tried, and Failed, to Seduce Princess Diana
An amusing anecdote from Elton John’s new memoir.
By
Devon Ivie
behind the scenes
June 1, 2019
Inside
Rocketman
’s Absolutely Wild Dodger Stadium Scene
“
Rocketman
is not a biopic. It’s a musical collection of memories that tries to unpack where Elton John came off the rails and why.â€
By
Chris Lee
movie review
May 31, 2019
Rocketman
Tries to Levitate Its Audience, But It Falls Flat Instead
The Elton John biopic has unusual dramatic heft for a jukebox musical, but that’s a big curve on which to grade.
By
David Edelstein
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