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Def Leppard Featured On 80′s At 8 With "Too Late For Love" [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:10:42 +0000

Def Leppard’s “Too Late for Love“ is a 1983 single off their multi-platinum album ‘Pyromania.’ The single would reach #9 on the mainstream charts. The video was filmed in December 1983 and taken from ‘Supersonic’ a Christmas music special. The performance was filmed after partying with Elton John and Meat Loaf over some champagne. [...]

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 Join Grammy Awards Tribute to Levon Helm

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:17:25 +0000

The all-star lineup will perform the Band song 'The Weight' as the Academy honors musicians who died in the last 12 months.

Stevie Nicks to Play Elton John Foundation Benefit

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:25:41 +0000

One music great will offer support for another when Stevie Nicks heads up the Elton John AIDS Foundation 11th Annual An Enduring Vision benefit show Oct. 15 in New York City.

Are Elton John and David Furnish Expecting?

Lynn Quale — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:26:26 +0000

Elton John and his partner David Furnish are fathers to their one year old son Zachery and reports are saying the couple is expecting baby number 2. Zachery was born via surrogate in December 2010 and the rumor is that the same woman is expecting the couples second child later this year or early 2013. [...]

Elton John Contemplates Quitting Music To Raise His Son

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:20:36 +0000

If this isn’t proof that kids ruin everything we don’t know what is! No, we’re kidding, of course. However, it is true that it’d be a sad day should Elton John decide to say goodbye to the yellow brick road that is his illustrious music career in order for him to raise his 19-month-old son — Zachary.

Paul McCartney, Elton John Lead 'Queen's Jubilee' Celebration

Chad Childers — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:45:27 +0000

Much of England is bracing for a major bash this week as the ‘Queen’s Jubilee’ will take place, celebrating 60 years of rule for Queen Elizabeth. The biggest part of the celebration will be the music concert that is set to take place today at Buckingham Palace. The talent lineup has been revealed, with [...]

Elton John Hospitalized, Forced to Cancel Concerts

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:50 +0000

Elton John was hospitalized yesterday (May 23) in Los Angeles as a result of a serious respiratory infection, and has been forced to cancel four concerts in order to facilitate his recovery. According to TMZ, the legendary pianist and singer checked into Los Angeles’ Cesar-Sinai Hospital for a battery of tests early Wednesday morning. Although [...]

Elton John Sued For Stealing Lyrics To 'Nikita'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:12 +0000

Elton John and his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin are being sued for copyright infringement over John’s 1985 hit ‘Nikita.’ TMZ is reporting that papers filed in a federal court in Illinois state that Guy Hobbs claims that lyrics are very similar to his own composition ‘Natasha,’ which he wrote in 1982.

Elton John Delays Release Date for New Album

Lynn Quale — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:24:49 +0000

Elton clearly isn’t in any hurry to get his new music on the shelves, which I think is a good thing. I would rather have to wait a few extra months for a great album then get my hands on it on time, only to find it’s just OK. ‘The Diving Board’ is the title [...]

Elton John Celebrates a Birthday this Weekend! [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:52:04 +0000

Elton John will celebrate his 65th birthday this Sunday (March 25th). For is 50th and 60th birthdays Elton made big plans for public celebrations, but that will not be the case for this milestone. Elton will actually be spending the eve of his birthday in Grand Forks, North Dakota, that just happens to be where his tour stops on Saturday night.

Elton John Loves the Patriots

Lynn Quale — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:25 +0000

Who would have thought Elton John was big football fan? Not me! Elton makes sure that no matter where he is in the world when the Patriots take the field, he is watching the game. Elton even made a phone call to Patriots owner Robert Kraft after Sunday’s win against the Ravens. New England Patriots [...]

Elton John Gets Golden Globe Nomination [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:49:48 +0000

Elton John picked himself up a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Original Song for ‘Hello Hello’ from the movie ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’. The song is actually a duet with Lady Gaga and it’s pretty incredible, check it out. This isn’t the first time Elton John has been nominated in this category. He and [...]

Elton John 'Rocketman' Coming to a Theater Near You

Lynn Quale — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:36:47 +0000

Elton John’s production company has decided to make a movie-musical called ‘Rocketman’ and I bet you can guess what it will be about…that’s right, Elton John. The concept is a little off the beaten path, but I think it sounds cool! It will be part biography and part musical and it will give you an [...]

Elton John Starts His Own Entertainment Group

Jenna — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:03 +0000

Sir Elton John feels that the record industry is ruining the music business, so he’s taking his bat and ball home and starting his own game. In a sort of “build it and they will come” type of mentality, Sir Elton John has started Rocket Music Entertainment Group. It will be a blend of artist [...]

Chaka Khan And Steven Tyler To Cover Led Zeppelin

Jenna — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:04 +0000

The Queen of Funk is teaming up with a rock legend to record a classic Led Zeppelin track for her new duets album. Fans of Chaka Khan or Steven Tyler may want to keep their ears open for a new spin on an old Led Zeppelin tune. Chaka tells Billboard that she met Steven at [...]

"Uncle" Elton Surprised At Royal Wedding Invitation

Jenna — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:06 +0000

“Yeah. My fake uncle is one of the biggest singing stars in the world. You would like to meet him, yes? Uncle Elton, could you come here for a moment?” Sir Elton John was among the famous faces at the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton today in London. I don’t know about [...]