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Ed Sheeran and Elton John Perform 'The A Team' at the 2013 Grammys

Scott Shetler — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:50:58 +0000

Two generations of British singer-songwriters joined forces at the 2013 Grammy Awardswhen Elton John teamed up with Song of the Year nominee Ed Sheeran for an excellent rendition of ‘The A Team.’ Normally, we might a call a performance with only acoustic guitar and piano “stripped down,” but since Sheeran’s original recording featured little more [...]

Ed Sheeran Having Nightmares About Elton John Grammy Duet

Kat Lee — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:31:40 +0000

We all have nightmares. We regular folk have them about showing up to class or a big presentation in our underwear, and Ed Sheeran has them about screwing up his duet with Elton John at the Grammys on live national television. We'd bet Sheeran's are a bit more terrifying than imagining your boss seeing you in your skivvies.

Research: 'Tiny Dancer' by Elton John is the Perfect Song to Play While Driving [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:49:31 +0000

Believe it or not, there's proof that the 1972 classic from Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water' album may be the best song you can listen to while you're behind the wheel.

'Good Housekeeping' Lists The Best Toys of 2012

J. Patrick — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:42:46 +0000

When the December issue of Good Housekeeping hits the news-stands next week they will reveal their Best Toys of 2012 list. But here's a sneak peek at the toys that kids love the most, broken down by age categories.

Elton John and David Furnish Expecting a Second Child

George McIntyre — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:27:28 +0000

Elton and partner David Furnish are delighted at the prospect of becoming parents again.

Elton John Commits a Horrific Fashion Faux Pas by Wearing a Tasteful Suit

Jo Pincushion — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:58:59 +0000

Elton John has the worst luck, not to mention an overabundance of first-world problems. Seems that instead of attending a benefit in his usual uniform of spangles and live ocelots, he actually had to wear a normal suit. The horror. Sir Elton showed up to his namesake AIDS Foundationâ€™s ‘An Enduring Vision’ benefit in New [...]

Elton John Wants Justin Timberlake to Portray Him in Biopic

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:05 +0000

‘Rocketman,’ a biopic on Elton John, is in the works, and now the 64-year-old singer reveals that his first choice to play him in the film is Justin Timberlake. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, John says he was impressed by Timberlake’s “superb” impersonation of him in the David LaChappelle video for ‘This [...]

Lady Gaga + Elton John in the Running for 'Best Song' Oscar

Jeff Giles — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:00:03 +0000

Good news for fans of unforgettable Oscar moments: Elton John and Lady Gaga‘s duet ‘Hello, Hello,’ featured in the soundtrack to this year’s animated hit ‘Gnomeo & Juliet,’ is in the running for Best Song. It’s still early going in the nomination process — at the moment, ‘Hello, Hello’ is one of 40 songs vying [...]

Cars 108 Summer Concert Series

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:39:29 +0000

Cars 108 teamed up with Chasse Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio in Fenton for the Summer Concert Series. Cars 108 listeners had several ways to qualify, on-air, on-line and via text. The grand prize is tickets to 11 of the area’s best summer shows, including Elton John, Paul McCartney and more! Congratulations to Nancy Benn [...]

Elton John Gives Advice to the Royal Couple [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:45:54 +0000

Elton warns that they should beware of the British press, saying that it’s one thing about Britain that “sucks.” In the video, after the jump, Elton told ABC‘s Barbara Walters: “It starts here. Enjoy it while you can, because … the press are going to give you a bumpy ride, they’re going to love you, [...]

Elton John Hosts SNL, Music Hits the Mark, Comedy Not So Much [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:02:35 +0000

Elton John’s musical performances with Leon Russell on “Saturday Night Live” certainly eclipsed most of the comedy. The one exception was Elton’s monologue, which was smart and rife with self-deprecating humor. “Just a few months ago, my partner David and I became the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy.” After the applause, Elton went [...]

Elton John Disses, Billy Joel Responds

George McIntyre — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:00:32 +0000

In the February issue of Rolling Stone, Elton John speaks about his career, his new son Zachary, and his friend Billy Joel. Make that, former friend: . “At the end of the day, he’s coasting,”John tells Scaggs.”I always say, ‘Billy, can’t you write another song?’ It’s either fear or laziness. It upsets me. Billy’s a [...]

Elton John's Pic With Baby Censored! [PICTURES]

George McIntyre — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:00:06 +0000

On Christmas Day, Elton John and David Furnish welcomed Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John into their family. US Weekly has more here. But not everyone is overjoyed at the thought of a gay couple on the cover of a magazine.

Elton John Doesn't Like Today's Music

Tim Gray — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:11:41 +0000

Elton John seems to think that today’s songwriter don’t have a clue on what they are doing! What do you think? Elton told the Radio Times in a new interview, “Songwriters today are pretty awful, which is why everything sounds the same. Contemporary pop isn’t very inspiring.” While Elton admitted that he is a fan [...]