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  1. theater review
    The Lighter Side of Christian Nationalism: Tammy FayeSpinning an evangelist grifter into a camp icon and sorta-feminist heroine is a little hard to take right now.
    By Sara Holdren
  2. remembrances
    Quincy Jones Leaning Back on Piano
    Quincy Jones Remembered As a ‘Titan’ Across HollywoodWhoopi Goldberg, Elton John, Michael Caine, and more pay tribute.
    By Jason P. Frank
  3. fame
    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
  4. coming soon
    "Reefer Madness: The Musical" Opening Night Performance
    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
  5. gird your loins
    Wilhelmina to Play Miranda in West End Devil Wears Prada MusicalThe production features music by Elton John.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  6. respect the classics
    Olivia Rodrigo Will Serenade the 2023 Rock Hall InducteesMaking the induction ceremony slightly more exciting.
    By Zoe Guy
  7. coming soon
    Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Garth Brooks to Perform With Spinal TapIn Rob Reiner’s upcoming This Is Spinal Tap sequel.
    By Justin Curto
  8. the woman in me
    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
  9. in conversation
    Bernie Taupin Is Still StandingHe imagined the yellow brick roads and rocket men that helped make Elton John famous. He thinks there’s more to come.
    By Jim Farber
  10. farewells
    Elton John Bids Adieu to Touring With Final Farewell Concert“52 years of pure joy playing music.”
    By Charu Sinha
  11. glastonbury 2023
    Elton Said Good-bye at Glastonbury With a Lotta Help From His FriendsIncluding Rina Sawayama, the Killers’ Brandon Flowers, and Stephen Sanchez.
    By Justin Curto
  12. vulture lists
    All 378 Elton John Songs, RankedHis closest competition when making music is his own back catalogue.
    By Shana Naomi Krochmal
  13. respect the classics
    Everyone Wants to Rock With Dolly PartonRockstar features Ringo and Paul, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, and dozens more.
    By Justin Curto
  14. rocketman
    Elton John’s Farewell Tour Books Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee, and Brandi CarlileBennie, the Jets, you name it, all broadcast live on Disney+.
    By Jason P. Frank
  15. joni jamming
    Joni Mitchell Wants to Release an Album of Her Newport Folk Festival SetShe told her friend Elton John on his Apple Music show.
    By Justin Curto
  16. team effort
    Elton John’s Husband Thought of the Britney Spears Collab“I said, ‘That’s a pretty amazing idea.’”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  17. new music friday
    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
  18. collabs
    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
  19. victim of cable
    Sir Elton John Can’t Watch The Real HousewivesQuick! Someone share their login with him!
    By Alejandra Gularte
  20. my single is dropping
    Elton John, Stevie Wonder Go to Church on ‘Finish Line’With some help from the Sunday Service Choir.
    By Justin Curto
  21. health
    Elton John Won’t Be Back on the Yellow Brick Road ’Til 2022 Due to InjuryThe pop legend will undergo surgery and physical therapy after hurting his hip in a fall.
    By Justin Curto
  22. respect the classics
    Elton John Tapped All His Favorite Artists for Star-Studded Lockdown SessionsFeaturing Dua Lipa, Years & Years, Rina Sawayama, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Nicki Minaj …
    By Justin Curto
  23. my single is dropping
    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
  24. essay
    I Don’t See an End to ThisDaBaby’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
  25. covers
    Miley Cyrus and 52 Other Artists Cover Metallica on The Metallica BlacklistListen to her rendition of “Nothing Else Matters,” featuring Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, and — somehow — more.
    By Zoe Haylock
  26. 2021 iheartradio music awards
    Watch H.E.R., Demi Lovato, and Brandi Carlile Pay Perfect Tribute to Elton JohnIcons only.
    By Charu Sinha
  27. brits 2021
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2021 Brit AwardsHigh: Olly Alexander and Elton John. Low: P!nk … on video.
    By Justin Curto
  28. brits 2021
    Olly Alexander and Elton John Sexed Up ‘It’s a Sin’ at the Brit AwardsProceeds from their duet go toward the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
    By Justin Curto
  29. tiny desk (home) concerts
    Rina Sawayama Is the Big Boss of Her Tiny Desk Concert“Yes, I am the CEO.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  30. duets
    Rina Sawayama Chooses Elton John for New ‘Chosen Family’ DuetA new rendition of the song from her 2020 album, SAWAYAMA, one of John’s favorites.
    By Justin Curto
  31. movies
    Elton John Criticizes Vatican for Same-Sex Marriage Stance, Funding RocketmanA 2019 investigation uncovered an alleged multimillion-dollar contribution to the film.
    By Justin Curto
  32. respect the classics
    Elton John Extends Farewell Tour Into 2022, a Year He Thinks ExistsWhen was the last time the possibility of the year 2022 crossed your mind?
    By Justin Curto
  33. that’s gossip
    Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball Will Babble On in 2021That’s gossip.
    By Rebecca Alter
  34. rocket men
    Donald Trump Just Wants Elton John to Like HimHe allegedly wanted to impress the singer with a gift to Kim Jong-un.
    By Devon Ivie
  35. quarantuning
    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
  36. quarantuning
    Elton John Will Show You Many More Celebrity Living Rooms on Fox SpecialMariah Carey, Billie Eilish, and the Backstreet Boys will perform March 29.
    By Justin Curto
  37. umg fire
    Universal Confirms Nirvana, Elton John Recordings Were Damaged in Warehouse FireMaster reels of Sonic Youth, Jimmy Eat World, Sheryl Crow, Les Paul, and more were also destroyed.
    By Amanda Gordon
  38. oscars 2020
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2020 OscarsFrom Parasite’s winning streak to Eminem’s surprise appearance to Olivia Colman’s sex confessions.
    By Jackson McHenry and Rachel Handler
  39. my single is dropping
    Finally! Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John Are CollaboratingAt long last, our nightmare is over. Ozzy and Sir Elton did a song together.
    By Bethy Squires
  40. the gold rush
    If Grizabella Was Sad Before: Oscars Shortlist Snubs Taylor Swift’s Cats SongBetter news for Beyoncé, Elton John and Pharrell, though.
    By Halle Kiefer
  41. not the greatest
    Lana Del Rey Says Her SNL Performance Wasn’t That Bad, and Elton John Agrees“It wasn’t terrible!”
    By Justin Curto
  42. beyonce presents: the lion king
    We Regret to Inform You That Elton John Did Not Like Beyoncé’s Lion King MusicHe called the new movie a “disappointment.”
    By Justin Curto
  43. appreciations
    Elton John’s Rivalry With Rod Stewart Is the Most Iconic FriendshipWe can all only hope to have a friendship as … invested … as Elton John and Rod Stewart’s.
    By Justin Curto
  44. me: elton john
    13 of the Best Celebrity Stories From Elton John’s Name-dropping Memoir, MeFrom trash-talking with Freddie Mercury, to reuniting John and Yoko, and plenty more.
    By Justin Curto
  45. me: elton john
    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.”
    By Justin Curto
  46. me: elton john
    Elton John Describes a Bizarre Lunch With Michael Jackson in New Memoir“He was genuinely mentally ill, a disturbing person to be around.”
    By Justin Curto
  47. keeping up with the royals
    Sylvester Stallone Tried, and Failed, to Seduce Princess DianaAn amusing anecdote from Elton John’s new memoir.
    By Devon Ivie
  48. behind the scenes
    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.”
    By Chris Lee
  49. movie review
    Rocketman Tries to Levitate Its Audience, But It Falls Flat InsteadThe Elton John biopic has unusual dramatic heft for a jukebox musical, but that’s a big curve on which to grade.
    By David Edelstein
  50. censorship
    Elton John Condemns Russia’s Censorship of Rocketman Sex ScenesApparently Russia hates fun.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
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