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Elton John slams legalisation of marijuana in US and Canada

"I maintain that it's addictive," Sir Elton tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year. He spoke to the publication about his belief that marijuana never should’ve been legalised in America and Canada.

12/12/2024

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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.

01/03/2024

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Sir Elton John: Next UK election winner can help stop AIDS by 2030

Sir Elton John has told British MPs that the winner of the next general election can "help to end AIDS worldwide by 2030."

30/11/2023

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‘This Is Spinal Tap’ sequel to feature Paul McCartney and Elton John

Director Rob Reiner revealed that production of the mockumentary sequel begins in February, and features some well-known guests...

28/11/2023

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Culture Re-View: Tragic coincidences converge on this day in music

13 September 1996: Some deadly coincidences in 90s music

13/09/2023

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Elton John hospitalised after fall at French home

The legendary singer songwriter is said to be recuperating at home in Nice after a hospital visit in nearby Monaco.

28/08/2023

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Watch Elton John bid farewell to 50 years of touring with final show

Many tears were shed during the last show of Elton John's final tour in Stockholm on Saturday (8 July 2023). The tour named "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" started in 2018 and attracted 60 million people across the world.

10/07/2023

Culture news

Have expensive Beyoncé and Taylor Swift tickets driven inflation?

From 'Beyflation' to 'Swiftonomics': are a string of mammoth popstar tours this summer rocking the economy?

28/06/2023

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Glastonbury 2023: Here are the biggest moments you might have missed

Glastonbury 2023 has come to an end, culminating in a spectacular performance by Elton John, which could potentially be his final show in the UK.

26/06/2023

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Why are Prince Harry and Elton John in court?

Pop royalty and actual royalty appeared in a London court for a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd.

28/03/2023

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Why are Prince Harry and Sir Elton John suing Daily Mail publisher?

A group of high-profile people, including the mother of the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, are suing Associated Newspapers over allegations of “gross breaches of privacy”.

07/10/2022

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Elton John 'ambushed' by Joe Biden with medal after White House gig

Awarding the National Humanities Medal, the US president described Sir Elton as a "tidal wave" for all his charity work.

24/09/2022

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Britney is back: Spears returns with first recording since 2016

'Hold Me Closer' is the singer's first recording since the end of her 13-year-long conservatorship.

27/08/2022

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Elton John postpones Texas concerts after contracting COVID-19

The concerts, part of John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, were scheduled for January 25 and January 26.

26/01/2022

Culture news

Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay & others perform to fight poverty

Here's what to expect from the star-studded global gig on Saturday 25 September.

23/09/2021

France

Sir Elton John is awarded France's highest civilian award

Emmanuel Macron used the occasion to urge international mobilisation for the combatting of Aids- one of the showman's dearest causes.

22/06/2019

Russia

Elton John condemns censoring of Rocketman gay scenes in Russia

Singer Elton John, 72, on Friday criticized the reported censorship in Russia of gay sex scenes in "Rocketman" — the new film based on his life.

03/06/2019

World News

John Lewis Christmas ad launched

John Lewis & Partners are relying on singer Elton John to boost sales as the retailer launches its annual festive advertising campaign

15/11/2018

World News

Sir Elton John to quit live touring

Superstar starts final global tour in September with over 300 concerts over three years on five continents, and will continue to compose and record.

25/01/2018

United Kingdom

Elton John and Ed Sheeran launch charity campaign to share musical memories

Elton John and Ed Sheeran have launched a star-studded charity campaign to share musical memories, and raise funds for orphanage children suffering in silence.

01/11/2017