2 h. ago Elton John reveals real reason he 'doesn’t like' The X Factor and other talent shows

The singer has been vocal in the past about his distain for the singing compeition

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4 h. ago Sir Elton John slams ITV show as 'the worst thing that can happen' to young stars

Sir Elton John has never been a fan of TV singing competitions and has once again shared his thoughts on The X Factor, saying it's 'the worst thing that can happen'

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4 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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6 h. ago Elton John reveals one piece of advice he'd give his younger self after dark past

Elton John has revealed what he'd tell his younger self if he could go back in time in a tell-all interview with Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway for Smooth Radio

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7 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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7 h. ago Sir Elton John says new album is the ‘freshest’ one he has done since the 70s

The new album, Who Believes in Angels? is a joint collaboration between the 78-year-old singer and American musician, Brandi Carlile.

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14 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv solving its troop shortages, says top US general in Europe

Gen Christopher Cavoli says Russia has lost 4,000 tanks, comparable to whole US fleet; Kremlin goes to war against Elton John. What we know on day 1,136See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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15 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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17 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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19 h. ago Sir Elton John slams ITV show as the 'worst thing' in damning radio rant

Sir Elton John has slated The X Factor during an appearance on Capital Breakfast as he opened up about his dislike of singing competition shows live on the radio

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25 h. ago Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights

Designation as ‘undesirable organisation’ exposes nonprofit’s staff and partners to possible criminal prosecutionRussian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), which focuses on HIV/Aids prevention, citing its support for LGBTQ+ rights as a reason for the move.Founded by the British singer and songwriter in 1992, the organisation funds HIV treatment programmes in countries including Russia. It also advocates for LGBTQ+ people, who have faced years of brutal persecution in Russia. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Johnny Marr plaque unveiled in Manchester as musician named Record Store Legend

The award recognises Marr’s continuing commitment to championing independent record stores.

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29 h. ago Russia calls Elton John AIDS Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes his LGBTQ+ ban

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $600 million to support over 3,100 projects in 95 countries

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29 h. ago Elton John's AIDS foundation declared 'undesirable' in Russia due to LGBT links

I'm Still Standing singer Elton John launched a charity within Russia to raise awareness on the treatment of AIDS, but now officials are cutting ties due to homophobia

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49 h. ago Monaka wears her cyclops mask to work: Niccolò Rastrelli’s best photograph

‘Japan is the mecca of cosplay. Monaka runs a cafe in Tokyo called Monster Party, where people go dressed as characters from a subculture known as tanganmen. Her brother is holding a picture of their mum’My personal projects have often focused on the topic of identity, so the world of cosplay immediately appealed to me. I knew nothing about it until I saw some photographs on Instagram and became interested in these people who spend their free time turning themselves into characters from manga, anime, movies and video games – or even into creations they’ve come up with by themselves.Italy’s biggest annual cosplay event is held in the region where I live, Tuscany. I started going and taking pictures, just on my phone at first, and that’s where I first approached cosplayers to ask if they’d like to help me with a project I had in mind. In the 1970s, John Olson took some portraits for Life magazine of musicians such as Frank Zappa and Elton John at home with their parents. They contrast...

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54 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 Mark Wright given 'amazing tip' by Sir Elton John on being a dad after legend's emotional death admission

Presenter Mark welcomed daughter Palma into the world with Michelle Keegan earlier in March

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4 d. ago Sir Elton John gives new dads Mark Wright and Olly Murs his top parenting tip

Dad-of-two, Sir Elton John, gave Mark Wright and Olly Murs some parenting advice as he admitted he spent his own childhood 'walking on eggeshells'

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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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5 d. ago Elton John says he 'grew up in fear of parents' – and gives one tip to Mark Wright 

Mark Wright and Olly Murs were both offered some words of wisdom about all things parenting from Elton John during a heartfelt interview on Heart Radio

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