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Elton John Biopic To Be Turned Into Stage Show
Elton John's biopic 'Rocketman' is already being turned into a stage show, despite the film, starring Tom Hardy, not even having been released yet.The film - which will tell the story of the 68-year-old superstar's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 2015
Elton John Attends School Reunion
The Rocket Man hitmaker took to Instagram.com on Monday (18May15) to share images of the happy event, including a picture with his oldest friend from Pinner County Grammar School in north London and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2015
Mariah Carey Wasn't Prepared For Concert
Mariah Carey reportedly pulled out of her Las Vegas show on Wednesday (13.05.15) because she was unprepared. While the 'We Belong Together' hitmaker has claimed she was forced to miss her '#1 to Infinity' show...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 May 2015
Elton John Eyes Billy Elliot Musical Movie
The Rocket Man hitmaker wrote the music and lyrics to Billy Elliot - The Musical, based on the 2000 film about a young boy who wants to become a ballet dancer, in 2005...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 May 2015
Sir Elton John Hurt By Dad's Decision Not To See Him Perform
Sir Elton John believes ''homophobia'' may be the reason why his father never came to see him perform.The 68-year-old star has opened up about his involvement in the musical 'Billy Elliot' and confessed seeing the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 May 2015
Elton John Pleased With Princess Name
Sir Elton John is delighted Prince William has named his daughter after his mother.The 67-year-old singer was close friends with Princess Diana, and sang a reworked version of 'Candle in the Wind' at her 1997...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2015
Elton John Addresses Congress
Sir Elton John has called for Congress to do more to eradicate HIV and AIDS.The 68-year-old singer spoke in the Senate yesterday (06.05.15) and though he credited US politicians with changing ''the course of the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2015
Elton John To Scale Back Touring After Australian Shows
The Rocket Man is embarking on a 2015 world tour, and he has confirmed his upcoming trek Down Under will mark his final live appearances before a long hiatus so he can spend...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2015
Elizabeth Hurley Suffers Red Carpet Mishap
The Bedazzled star, who is currently appearing in U.S. TV series The Royals, turned out for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party at a venue in Manhattan wearing a long, pale...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2015
Elton John's Stolen Glasses Recovered
The Rocket Man's heart-shaped spectacles were loaned to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum by a private collector, and bosses reported them stolen on 21 April (15). Police announced on Tuesday (28Apr15) that...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Ed Sheeran Catches Up With Elton John 'Twice A Week'
Ed Sheeran catches up with Elton John ''twice a week''.The 'Bloodstream' hitmaker has revealed he keeps in regular contact with Elton, 68, and believes the legendary singer is more than happy to offer him career...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 April 2015
Lady Gaga Receive Contemporary Icon Award Songwriters Hall Fame
Lady Gaga's status as an iconic singer has been confirmed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Hall will present Gaga with the Contemporary Icon Award which is presented to a singer "who has attained...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2015
A Pair Of Elton John's Sunglasses Have Been Stolen
A pair of Elton John’s glasses have done what the singer once asked people not to do: they have gone and broke his heart.A pair of Elton's sunglasses, worth thousands of dollars, have been stolenThe...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2015
Paul Mccartney Tops Sunday Times Rich List
He heads up the list of the U.K.'s top 40 music millionaires, ahead of Lord Lloyd Webber, U2, Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John. The top seven are unmoved from last...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2015
Elton John's Heart-shaped Sunglasses Stolen From Tennessee Museum
The iconic shades the Rocket Man hitmaker donned regularly during the 1970s have been on display in a locked case at the Rock 'n' Soul Museum for the past year, but the priceless...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2015
Tom Hardy Struggling With Elton John Role
The Inception star will portray the flamboyant performer in Rocketman, a new film which will detail the singer's life after leaving rehab in 1990, and he admits the musical parts of the movie...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2015
Tom Hardy Is 'More Of A Rapper Than A Singer'
Tom Hardy is better at rapping than singing.The 37-year-old actor, who's starred as criminal Charles Bronson and Batman villain Bane during his career, has been cast in the role of Sir Elton John in new...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2015
Elton John & Michael Stipe Team Up For Transgender Prison Rights Campaign
The two gay stars are calling for prison officials to do more for inmates following claims that a transgender woman was mistreated at a Georgia prison. In a joint statement issued on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 April 2015
Elton John Didn't Tell Mother About Son
Sir Elton John's mother only found out he had a son after reading it in the newspaper.Sheila Farebrother hasn't spoken to her famous son for seven years and not only has she never met Zachary,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 March 2015
Britney Spears' Las Vegas Residency Named Best Overall Show
Britney Spears' Las Vegas residency has been named Best Overall Show in the city.The 33-year-old performer's 'Britney: Piece of Me' show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino won the title in a poll by readers...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 March 2015
Adam Lambert And Sam Smith's 'Clique'
Adam Lambert is ''building a little clique'' with Sam Smith.The 'For Your Entertainment' hitmaker believes him and the 'Stay With Me' singer have an ''understanding'' and has praised the star for bringing sexuality to the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 March 2015
Elton John 'Will Keep Paying His Mother's Bills'
Sir Elton John will keep paying his mother's bills despite their ongoing feud.Sheila Farebrother, 90, and her son have not spoken in seven years, and although Sir Elton is deeply upset at his mother for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 March 2015
Elton John's Estranged Mother Reveals Reason Behind Seven Year Rift With Son
Sheila Farebrother, the 90 year old mother of singer Elton John, has revealed the reason why she and her superstar son have not spoken in seven years. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Mrs Farebrother blamed...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 28 March 2015
Ashley Judd Ditched Dolce & Gabbana Dress For Insurgent Premiere - Report
Openly-gay superstar Sir Elton John has been leading a boycott of the top Italian fashion house ever since Stefano Gabbana and his creative partner Domenico Dolce shared their views on modern families and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Sound And Sustenance: Outside Lands 2015 Brings Another Weekend Of Cultural Delights
Outside Lands organisers have finally unveiled the spectacular 2015 line-up for their eighth year, featuring headliners Elton John and Mumford And Sons. The event is set to bring its usual combination of music and munchies...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2015
Stars Come Out For Theatre Fundraiser
The Bad Romance hitmaker kicked off the benefit by performing her hit You and I at the Backstage at the Geffen event. She later joined Sir Elton John and his partner David...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 March 2015
Zoe Saldana Refusing To Join Boycott Of Dolce & Gabbana
Sir Elton John has been leading a boycott of the luxury fashion firm ever since Stefano Gabbana and his designing partner and former lover Domenico Dolce shared their views on modern families and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 March 2015
Zoe Saldana Says Joining Dolce And Gabbana Boycott Would Be "The Stupidest Thing"
Actress Zoe Saldana has weighed in on the Dolce and Gabbana boycott debate, saying she wont let the designers' comments on IVF affect her fashion choices. Saldana made the comments to E! News during the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 March 2015
Madonna & 5 Other Celebrities Who Have Weighed In On Dolce & Gabbana Ivf Controversy
Madonna has offered her opinion on the Dolce and Gabbana controversy and firmly supports Elton John's views. The controversy stems from a comment made by designer Domenico Dolce in an interview in an Italian magazine,...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 March 2015
Madonna Slams D And G
Madonna has advised Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to ''think before [they] speak''.The 'Living For Love' singer is the latest star to speak out against the design duo following their controversial stance against gay adoption...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 March 2015
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