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Elton John

British singer, composer and pianist (born 1947)

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Elton John: British singer, composer and pianist (born 1947)
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, pianist and composer. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s and for his lasting impact on the music industry, his music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. His songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history.

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Happy Birthday, Elton John! [Video]

Happy Birthday, Elton John!

Happy Birthday, Elton John!. Reginald Kenneth Dwight turns 77 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. He was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1998 and became Sir Elton..

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Banksy, Haring, and Bentley: Elton John's personal collection auction rakes in over €19 million [Video]

Banksy, Haring, and Bentley: Elton John's personal collection auction rakes in over €19 million

Standout pieces included Banksy's Triptych, a Keith Haring artwork, and John's cherished Bentley Continental, while his photography collection and wristwatches also drew significant attention.

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Kate Garraway arrives at funeral of husband Derek Draper [Video]

Kate Garraway arrives at funeral of husband Derek Draper

Kate Garraway arrives at her husband Derek Draper's funeral service at a London church. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, was joined by her children, Darcey and Billy, for the funeral at the..

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Elton John and Keir Starmer attend Derek Draper's funeral [Video]

Elton John and Keir Starmer attend Derek Draper's funeral

Famous faces including Elton John and Sir Keir Starmer were spotted arriving at the funeral of Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper. Derek's funeral took place in north-west London, four weeks after he..

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Elton John Sells Items at Auction, Rakes in $8 Million

Elton John's swapping out that yellow brick road for another made of 24-karat gold ... 'cause a collection he curated for Christie's sold at auction -- and they fetched a bundle. The legendary..
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Elton John Becomes Latest EGOT Recipient After Picking Up Emmy Win

Elton John is the latest star to land in the pantheon of EGOT greats -- and while he might've had to wait a long, long time ... it was well worth the patience to break through in TV. The iconic..
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Elton John Auctioning Off Rare Collection Of Items From Atlanta Home

Elton John is auctioning off some incredible finds from his gorgeous Atlanta home ... and bidders can get their hands on some of the Rocket Man's most recognizable memorabilia. The auction, called "The..
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Goodbye piano, jumpsuit and platform boots: Elton John memorabilia up for sale

Sir Elton John is putting a piano, jumpsuit and a pair of platform boots up for auction in New York next month.
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Elton John and Tony Blair pay tribute to 'brilliant' and 'generous' Derek Draper

Sir Elton John and former prime minister Sir Tony Blair have joined an outpouring of tributes from the political and entertainment worlds to the husband of TV presenter Kate Garraway, Derek Draper.
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Alicia Keys plays surprise set on piano at St Pancras station in London

US singer Alicia Keys has played a surprise set on Sir Elton John's piano at St Pancras International Station in London.
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Sir Elton John to MPs: Next election winner can help eradicate AIDS by 2030

The winner of the next general election can help the UK eradicate AIDS worldwide by the end of the decade, Sir Elton John has told MPs.
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'Saturday's alright for football' - Sir Elton x Football Focus

As Gary Lineker meets Sir Elton John on Football Focus, Alex Scott, Dion Dublin and Rachel Brown-Finnis don't hold back on the puns.
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'One of my greatest moments' - Sir Elton John on his love of Watford

Sir Elton John says getting manager Graham Taylor to Watford was one of the greatest moments of his life and he still goes "crazy" supporting the team.
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Sir Elton John on FA Cup final regrets, Glasto & Ryan Reynolds

Sir Elton John tells Gary Lineker all about his love of football, why FA Cup finals are like headlining Glastonbury and why Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remind him of himself.
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Prince Harry wins bid for privacy trial against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry and stars including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley have won their bid to take the publisher of the Daily Mail to trial over alleged phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy.
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Sir Elton John hits high note with backing for music tech company Audoo

A music technology company which helps artists to receive fairer royalty payments is adding Sir Elton John to its repertoire of famous industry backers.
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Braverman responds to Elton John criticism - and claims 'many' asylum seekers pretend to be gay

"Many people" pretend to be gay to claim asylum in the UK, Suella Braverman has claimed, as she defended herself from criticism from Sir Elton John.
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Star-studded tracklist for new Rolling Stones album revealed

Paul McCartney and Elton John have been named as guests on the new Rolling Stones album after the band revealed the full tracklist.
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Nicole Kidman and Elton John pay tribute to singer Jimmy Buffett

Stars including Nicole Kidman, Elton John and LL Cool J have paid tribute to singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who has died aged 76.
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Sir Elton John leads tributes after singer-songwriter and billionaire businessman Jimmy Buffett dies

Sir Elton John has led tributes to the US singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died at the age of 76 on Friday.
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Elton John Briefly Hospitalized in France After Falling at Home

Elton John is on the mend after taking a nasty fall at home, and getting admitted to a hospital this weekend. The singer got treatment Sunday night in Monaco after taking a tumble at his villa in Nice,..
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Elton John treated in hospital

Sir Elton John was taken to hospital after suffering a fall at his house in France.
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Elton John Testifies On Kevin Spacey's Behalf in Sexual Assault Trial

Kevin Spacey got an assist from a famous friend in his sexual assault trial ... Elton John. The Rocket Man appeared remotely Monday from Monaco, essentially challenging the testimony of one of Spacey's..
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How Harry Styles, Elton John and Glastonbury helped UK economy

Music tourism generated £6.6bn of spending in the UK in 2022, attracting more than 14 million international and domestic tourists to live events, a report has found.
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Sir Elton John gives evidence as defence witness in Kevin Spacey trial

Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish have given evidence as defence witnesses in the trial of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey.
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Sir Elton John thanks fans after 'magical' last night on tour

Sir Elton John has said he is still "trying to process" his last gig after completed his tour after more than 50 years performing across the world.
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Elton John Performs 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' Final Concert for Farewell Tour

Elton John has ended a 5-decade run of incredible concerts, and it was super emotional. Elton performed his final "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" concert in Stockholm Saturday night and ended the show..
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'You're in my head, heart and soul': Sir Elton John thanks fans at last gig of final tour

Sir Elton John has performed for the last time on his 330-date farewell tour.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Attends Elton John Concert During Riots

French Prez Emmanuel Macron got his groove on Thursday night in Paris, as rioters hit the streets protesting a police shooting that killed a 17-year-old. Macron and his wife hit up Elton John's..
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Macron seen dancing at Elton John gig as riots raged across France

France's president Emmanuel Macron is facing a backlash after being photographed meeting Elton John at a Paris gig, despite his country being in the grip of riots.
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Britney Spears Fans Mad She Didn't Perform with Elton John at Glastonbury

The Glastonbury Festival has come and gone -- and with it, so too have the dreams of Britney Spears fans vanished ... this after they expected to see her take the stage. Elton John headlined Sunday,..
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'I will never forget you': Sir Elton John closes Glastonbury with history-making goodbye

How do you close Glastonbury Festival - and the final chapter of a touring career spanning more than 50 years - when you're Sir Elton John?
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Sir Elton John hails 'emotional night' as he performs final UK gig at Glastonbury

sir elton john hails 'emotional night' as he performs final uk gig at glastonbury
Sir Elton John hailed a "very special and emotional night" as he took to the stage at Glastonbury Festival to perform his last ever UK gig.
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Elton John to say goodbye with final UK gig at Glastonbury Festival

elton john to say goodbye with final uk gig at glastonbury festival
After months of touring, this is it - the final chance to see music legend Sir Elton John performing live in the UK.
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The Glastonbury virgins: Rick Astley gets ready for his first time - just like Elton John

the glastonbury virgins: rick astley gets ready for his first time - just like elton john
While the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Fatboy Slim are Glastonbury veterans, there are plenty of performers taking to the stages at the famous festival for the first time this year - including one Sir..
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David Furnish condemns 'homophobia' in Schofield coverage and hints at Elton John's last UK show

david furnish condemns 'homophobia' in schofield coverage and hints at elton john's last uk show
David Furnish is well known as a gay rights campaigner, AIDS activist and of course Sir Elton John's husband.
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Elton John: Reaction to Phillip Schofield's affair was 'totally homophobic'

elton john: reaction to phillip schofield's affair was 'totally homophobic'
Sir Elton John has said the reaction to Phillip Schofield's secret affair with a younger colleague was "totally homophobic".
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Man City serenade Sir Elton John after FA Cup triumph

Manchester City were welcomed by Sir Elton John at Manchester Airport after their FA Cup win at Wembley and it didn't take long for them to burst into one of his iconic songs.
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Prince Harry, Elton John Arrive to Court for Associated Newspapers Lawsuit

Prince Harry has made the trek to England, but not to make peace with his family ... he's there to wage war with a media org, and Elton John is joining him on the front lines. The Duke of Sussex..
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Vanity Fair, Elton John Host Star-Studded Oscars After-Parties in L.A.

Just about everyone in Hollywood was at the Oscars on Sunday, and just about everyone else was at one of these two after-parties ... courtesy of Elton John and Vanity Fair. These were the biggest..
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Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses join Sir Elton John as Glastonbury headliners

Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses will join Sir Elton John in headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival.
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Dame Olivia Newton-John remembered at state memorial as tributes led by Dolly Parton and Elton John

dame olivia newton-john remembered at state memorial as tributes led by dolly parton and elton john
Elton John and Dolly Parton were among celebrities to pay tribute to Dame Olivia Newton-John in a state memorial service in Melbourne marked by thousands for the late actress and singer.
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Dyche on keeping Everton in the Premier League & meeting Elton John

dyche on keeping everton in the premier league & meeting elton john
Everton's manager Sean Dyche says it's a "big task" as he looks to keep the club in the Premier League and talks about the time he met music legend Elton John.
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How Elton John, Will Ferrell and Jennifer Lopez surprised fans in 2023's Super Bowl ads

how elton john, will ferrell and jennifer lopez surprised fans in 2023's super bowl ads
Sir Elton John, Will Ferrell and Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were among the celebrities who featured in this year's star-studded Super Bowl advertisements.
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Auckland flooding brings major disruption - and Elton John gig axed minutes before start

auckland flooding brings major disruption - and elton john gig axed minutes before start
Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland has caused major disruption throughout the city - and even led to an Elton John concert being cancelled just minutes before he was due on stage.
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Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury in last UK gig of final tour

sir elton john to headline glastonbury in last uk gig of final tour
Sir Elton John is to headline at next year's Glastonbury Festival in his last ever gig in the UK on what has been billed as his final tour.
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Elton John Concert Beating 'Victims' Were the Aggressors, Arrested Man Claims

The man who was arrested for brutally beating 2 people after an Elton John concert at Dodger Stadium last weekend has a VERY different story of what went down, and he says the alleged victims are..
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Elton John Parking Lot Attack, New Video Shows Attackers Beating Man Repeatedly

One man is lucky to be alive after suffering a brutal beatdown in the parking lot after an Elton John show ... and new video from the attack shows just how violent things got. The extended video,..
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Elton John's Disney+ Concert Closed Captioning Featured 'Donald Trump'

Disney+ customers tuning in to watch Elton John from the comfort of their couch got some unwanted politics mixed in with their music ... all thanks to an apparent hack of the streaming service's closed..
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Elton John pays tribute to 'inspiring' musicians and brings out surprise guest at final US show

elton john pays tribute to 'inspiring' musicians and brings out surprise guest at final us show
Sir Elton John has paid tribute to the "inspiring" musicians he has collaborated with throughout his lengthy career, and welcomed a surprise appearance by Dua Lipa during his final US tour show.
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Prince Harry, Elton John Sue Associated Newspapers for Alleged Phone Tapping

Prince Harry and Elton John believe their phones were tapped and personal info was stolen ... and now they're teaming up to go after a major news outlet who they believe is behind it, though the..
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Group including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John launch legal action against Daily Mail publishers

A group of celebrities, including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John, have launched legal action against the publishers of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and Mail Online.
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Benny Blanco Teases Possible Collaboration with Britney Spears

Britney Spears says she may never perform again, but that doesn't mean she won't get in the booth anew -- proven with Elton John ... and maybe, soon, with Benny Blanco. The award-winning record..
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Elton in tears as Biden surprises him with medal at White House gig

elton in tears as biden surprises him with medal at white house gig
Sir Elton John has played for Joe Biden and about 2,000 fans on the White House lawn as part of his farewell tour, with the singer in tears as the president awarded him a medal.
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