24
JAN
2014
Elton Coming to Tupelo MS, Virginia Beach VA & Charlotte NC
Pop music legend Elton John will perform March 19 at BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo. Tickets, base price $67-$97, go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 31 through Ticketmaster, at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. BancorpSouth Arena seats about 8,000 people. Elton John, one of the few living musicians regarded as a true pop icon to disparate generations, […]
01
JAN
2014
‘The Continent I fell in Love with May be Changed Forever’ – Elton
I have been travelling to Africa for many years to support the work conducted by the Elton John Aids Foundation, the charity I first established in 1992 to reduce the incidence of HIV/Aids worldwide. While there, I have seen inspirational examples of human courage and fortitude, as we have helped fund projects across the continent […]
01
JAN
2014
Elton Called ‘Common’ for Not Signing Christmas Cards
Elton John has incurred the wrath of his fellow knight David Tang for sending Christmas cards that he has not signed personally. “There are always the common few who do not write anything in their cards and send them with stamped signatures, like Elton John,” Sir David, a friend of the Prince of Wales, writes […]
17
DEC
2013
Gary Barlow & Elton John ‘Face to Face’ Live on X Factor UK
He’s a multi-talented musician, as he showed when he took to the piano for a duet with Elton John on Sunday’s X Factor final. Gary was seen passionately striking the keys as he performed Face to Face with his ‘lifelong hero’ Elton John on grand pianos, as he left the ITV show after three years […]
12
DEC
2013
Tom Hardy Sings ‘All the Time’ for Elton Role
Tom Hardy is singing ”all the time” as he prepares to play Sir Elton John. ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ actor will portray the legendary musician in new musical biopic, ‘Rocketman’, and he admits he has been taking extensive singing lessons to get ready for the film’s numerous musical numbers. Quizzed whether he’s had vocal training, […]
11
DEC
2013
Bid on Elton’s Signed Trainers
“When I’m touring I live in my Adidas track suits and comfy trainers, these are great when traveling to and from gigs.” The Small Steps Celebrity Shoe Auction is the biggest celebrity shoe auction in the world, with the most famous stars taking a step to help children living on rubbish dumps globally. Small Steps […]
11
DEC
2013
Elton to Feature on American Hustle Soundtrack
Classic 1970s tunes by Elton John, The Bee Gees, Paul McCartney & Wings and America are among the 15 songs featured on the soundtrack to the new film American Hustle, which stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. The album was released digitally on Tuesday and will be available on CD starting […]
10
DEC
2013
Elton Dedicates Song to Clair Brothers Founder
Legendary singer Elton John, at a concert in New York City Tuesday, dedicated his classic hit, “Your Song,” to Clair Brothers co-founder Gene Clair of Lititz, who had died earlier in the day. Sitting at a piano during a concert in Madison Square Garden, John first said he wanted to dedicate the song to his […]
09
DEC
2013
Madison Square Garden Celebrates Elton’s 64th Show
Even before Elton stepped on stage at Elton’s concert at Madison Square Garden last night, the audience got to show him the love that only a New York City crowd can bestow. As Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) celebrated Elton’s return to The Garden by commemorating his 64th performance, which also marks the most performances […]
03
DEC
2013
Elton Coming to Youngstown
The Elton John concert at Covelli Centre Feb. 1 has forced the postponement of the Toughest Monster Truck tour, originally scheduled to come to the arena Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. No date has been set yet for the rescheduled Monster Truck tour. Ticketholders can get refunds at the point of purchase.