Elton John is among the many shattered admirers around the world who are paying tribute to troubled songstress Amy Winehouse, who has been found dead in her north London home at the age of just 27. The woman whose powerful, sultry voice won her millions of fans when she burst into the spotlight in 2006 […]
Sir Elton John has recruited Lady Gaga to sing at his son’s christening. Sir Elton John and his partner, David Furnish, have also selected Gaga to be their son, Zachary’s godmother. Gaga will be just one performer at the party, which will be held in Windsor at the couple’s mansion. Reportedly, a source told The […]
lton John has revealed more details of his “all-encompassing” music company Rocket Music Entertainment Group. The company will focus on management via Rocket Music Management, which will look after Elton John himself, as well as James Blunt, Lily Allen, Leon Russell, Ed Sheeran, Oh Land, Murray James and Ed Drewett. Rocket Music Management also has […]
Elton John is once again out on the road, supported by his full band and, this time, additional musicians. His links with Yamaha go much further than his piano, with the company’s mixing consoles a long-term fixture on his live shows. The Rocket Man’s 2011 touring schedule is taking in the UK, Europe, Asia, Canada […]
Elton John has opened the doors of his mansion in Windsor, Berkshire for his annual celeb-filled White Tie and Tiara Ball. Among the guests were Liz Hurley and boyfriend Shane Warne. Liz was seen stepping out of her London home in a show-stopping Grecian-style floor-scraping gown, with a bold leopard-print and ruffled skirt, which we […]
Sir Elton John has thanked his pal George Michael after the singer announced he is handing over the proceeds from one of his upcoming tour dates to the Rocket Man’s Aids charity. The Faith hitmaker is heading back out on the road for a series of European orchestral concerts, and last month (May11) he revealed […]
Elton John fan Paul Rice has purchased Elton’s custom made 1986 Tour de Force stage costume. It is displayed in a perspex case in his “Elton” room at home in Tasmania, Australia. Claudia Schiffer also wore the coat in “An audience with Elton John” The purchase reportedly cost him $20,000, including flying to Beverly Hills […]
HBO Documentary Films has acquired the rights to the film “The Union,” which follows the musical collaboration and friendship between Elton John and his longtime idol, Tulsa’s own rock legend Leon Russell. According to various entertainment trade magazines and websites, such as Variety and Deadline, HBO plans to debut the documentary in January 2012. The […]
This will be Elton’s 15th tour of Australia. He first toured here 40years ago! Elton toured OZ in 1971, 74, 79, 80, 82, 84, 86, 90, 93, 98, 02, 06, 07 & 2008 I calculate 168 shows!!!!!!! He has toured NZ 10 times, 1974, 80, 82, 84, 90, 93, 98, 06, 07, 2008 total of […]
UPDATE 21.05.11: Prices have now been set across the tour as follows: Gold $259 AUD Silver $179 Bronze $119 Original post continues below… Elton’s upcoming tour of Australia is about to go on-sale. The good news for fans is that tickets are virtually the same as the last tour. The top tier tickets are $263.53, […]