16
NOV
2013
Tom Hardy Wears Elton’s Tracksuit
In preparation for playing the ’70s rock icon in the biopic “Rocketman,” the actor tells THR he’s been trying on Elton’s old clothing — he’s especially a fan of track suits. Tom Hardy isn’t just playing Elton John in the biopic Rocketman — he’s channeling him. Turning up in early November at the American Film […]
06
NOV
2013
Interview with Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq, who started his career in 1986 playing bass in Sheila E.’s band during Prince’s Parade Tour, has been keeping busy over the past 25 years…first with the group Tony! Toni! Toné! and then a great deal of session work as well as his own highly acclaimed neo soul albums. In 2012, Raphael was […]
05
NOV
2013
Voyeur Live at Graham Norton, Elton; ‘My Music is No Longer Relevant’
He is one of the best-selling musicians in the world, whose songs are still loved by millions, but Sir Elton John has admitted he is not very “relevant” now. The 66-year-old pop star, who released his 31st studio album, The Diving Board, in September, said it was a “tremendous asset” to no longer have to […]
05
NOV
2013
Elton Suffers Hearing Loss, Praises Annie Lennox
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ben Cohen has revealed that he has to lip-read on the show as he’s profoundly deaf. The former rugby star suffers from tinnitus – a constant ringing in the ears – and has had problems with his hearing his whole life which he has learned to cope with. But taking part […]
03
NOV
2013
Photos & Video from The Elton Expo 2013
Elton Daily was at the 2013 Las Vegas edition of The Elton Expo, promoted by East End Lights. This year’s event featured The Elton John Band – Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, John Mahon, Kim Bullard and Matt Bissonette. A unique performance from […]
02
NOV
2013
Elton’s Bodyguard Becomes Mens Health Model
With his bulging biceps, abs of steel and clean-cut good looks, 34-year-old Peter Howe looks every inch the cover star. The bodyguard, from Taunton in Somerset, is the winner of this year’s Men’s Health model search and saw off competition from five other muscly hopefuls to take the prize. Peter, who is currently single, and, […]
02
NOV
2013
Elton Loves Tom Hardy Playing Him, Feels Sorry for Reality TV Singers
Living legend Sir Elton John has told of his delight that actor Tom Hardy had been cast to play him in a movie about his life. Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, he said: “I’ve spent a lot of time with Tom already and we get on like a house on fire. We are very […]
22
OCT
2013
Elton Coming to Erie, PA & Detroit, MI
On Friday, November 29, 2013, Elton and the band will play the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Public tickets for the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI go on sale on Friday, October 4 at 10am, EDT. They will be available online at Ticketmaster.com, the Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre Box Offices, […]
22
OCT
2013
Davey Johnstone Joins Ben Babylon Band for ‘Contradiction’
22
OCT
2013
Magic Johnstone Launch at Elton Expo, Las Vegas
MAGIC JOHNSTONE – Davey, Charlie, Jesse and Tam – performing live in Las Vegas (Saturday 5th October 2013) at the Elton Expo 2013. The songs: Pnau vs Elton John – ‘Sixty’ and Elton John – ‘Grow Some Funk Of Your Own.’ daveyjohnstone.com Please visit Vimeo to view a recording of their exclusive performance. 2013 sees […]