10 h. ago Elton John and Brandi Carlile: Who Believes in Angels? review – a true meeting of minds

(Island EMI)The British star and the US country artist spur each other on in this tuneful, swinging set with poignant momentsIn the twilight years of his career, Elton John has been anointing the next generation with a keener ear than most, championing new stars from Chappell Roan to Wet Leg via his Rocket Hour radio show and collaborating with artists as genre-diverse as Britney Spears, Gorillaz and Young Thug. Who Believes in Angels?, however, feels like a genuine meeting of minds. Created alongside American country rock royalty Brandi Carlile, an 11-times Grammy winner, there is the audible sense of two artists pushing each other and raising the other’s game; on the rollicking rock’n’roll romp of Little Richard’s Bible, or the full-blooded country duet Swing for the Fences, 78-year-old John sounds like a man half his age.Where many of his recent collaborations have seen him enter the sonic palettes of modern pop, Someone to Belong To’s interweaving harmonies, or the rousing piano...

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12 h. ago ‘That’s it’: Jack Black squares up to Elton John in SNL promo clip

Comedian is hosting the late-night comedy show for the fourth time, with Elton John and Brandi Carlile appearing as its musical guests

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20 h. ago ADRIAN THRILLS reviews Elton John and Brandi Carlile 'Who Believes in Angels?': Sir Elton's fresh start at 78

When a music legend hints at bringing the curtain down on an illustrious career, it's best to treat their words with caution.

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23 h. ago Sir Elton John 'makes outrageous admission' about having to make another solo album as he 'insists he needed Brandi Carlile' to keep going

On Friday the hitmaker, 78, is set to release a collaboration album with American country singer Brandi, 43, called Who Believes in Angels?

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59 h. ago Elton John declares his voice on new album 'the best it's ever been'

EXCLUSIVE The music icon has teamed up with fellow singer-songwriter Brandi Carlisle on Who Believes In Angels? and are already planning a follow-up after forming an ‘inseperable’ bond

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4 d. ago What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons

Michelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy “Dying for Sex” and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album “Who Believes In Angels?”

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8 d. ago Elton John in 'awful state' over making album while war is going on in Middle East

Sir Elton John has opened up about making his latest album featuring Brandi Carlile but admits his mind was in two places during the recording due to conflict in the Middle East

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8 d. ago Elton John plays classics, new songs with Brandi Carlile at London Royal Palladium show

Elton John plays classics, new songs with Brandi Carlile at London Royal Palladium show  KSLX

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8 d. ago Elton John and Brandi Carlile break out classics and debut new songs at one

Elton John and Brandi Carlile break out classics and debut new songs at one-off London Palladium show  NME

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8 d. ago Elton John, Brandi Carlile Bring the Groove, and Messages of Hope, to London

Elton John, Brandi Carlile Bring the Groove, and Messages of Hope, to London  Hollywood Reporter

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8 d. ago Elton John, Brandi Carlile Bring the Groove, and Messages of Hope, to ‘Who Believes in Angels?’ Album Concert in London

Elton John, Brandi Carlile Bring the Groove, and Messages of Hope, to ‘Who Believes in Angels?’ Album Concert in London  Hollywood Reporter

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8 d. ago Elton John tells how he ‘stepped up to mark’ to make new album at London gig

An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile saw the musical pair play tracks from their new collaborative album.

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9 d. ago Elton John and Brandi Carlile to perform in ‘unforgettable’ ITV concert special

The concert, An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile, will be hosted by Schitt’s Creek actor Dan Levy.

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9 d. ago ITV announces Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile as superstar duo preview new album

The special will air on ITV - with the evening providing the audience with a special concert as Elton and Brandi preform solo hits and tunes from their new album Who Believes in Angels?

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1 week ago ADRIAN THRILLS reviews Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's I Said I Love You First: The Disney pop princess has grown up

Credited to Gomez and Blanco, new album I Said I Love You First is her first full-length release since 2020's Rare, and it finds her fully re-energised by music.

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2 w. ago ADRIAN THRILLS reviews WINGS: Venus And Mars: A hidden gem from Macca's magical post

ADRIAN THRILLS: Originally issued in 1975, it was the first album credited simply to Wings rather than 'Paul McCartney And...', but its genesis had been far from smooth.

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2 w. ago Brandi Carlile, Elton John to hit the stage in London for CBS album special

Brandi Carlile, Elton John to hit the stage in London for CBS album special  Tennessean

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2 w. ago Elton John and Brandi Carlile Concert in London Will Be Filmed for CBS Special

Elton John and Brandi Carlile Concert in London Will Be Filmed for CBS Special  Rolling Stone

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2 w. ago Elton John/Brandi Carlile London Concert to Be Filmed for April CBS Special

Elton John/Brandi Carlile London Concert to Be Filmed for April CBS Special  Variety

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3 w. ago ADRIAN THRILLS reviews Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation by Edwyn Collins: He's still ripping it up after his life

Announcing a series of live shows last week, Edwyn Collins (pictured) declared that the autumn dates will be his last ever UK performances.

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