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Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel and Chrissy Metz to Perform Nominated Songs at 2020 Oscars
The Oscars will once again feature some major talent on the stage with its Original Song nominees.The 2020 Academy Awards will welcome a variety of singers for the Feb.9 telecast, including Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Chrissy Metz, Randy Newman and Idina Menzel.John will be on hand to sing “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from his […]
Continue reading2020 Oscars Performers Revealed: Elton John, Cynthia Erivo and More Nominees
The performers for the 2020 Oscars ceremony have been revealed and include Elton John and Cynthia Erivo and other nominees for Best Original Song.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced in a statement on Thursday that John will perform his nominated song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from the movie Rocketman, a biopic about […]
Continue readingRocketman Star Taron Egerton Says Despite Fame, Elton John Can Still Be ‘Vulnerable and Shy’
When Taron Egerton was cast as Elton John in the hit biopic Rocketman, he got to know the rock star, now 72, quite well — and learned a few surprising things about him along the way.“There’s a lovely quality of vulnerability that he has,” says Egerton, who was recently nominated for a Golden Globe and […]
Continue readingWhat Taron Egerton Really Thinks of Rami Malek Lip Syncing In Bohemian Rhapsody
Taron Egerton and Rami Malek both know what it’s like to play a music icon.Malek won an Oscar for his portrayal of Queen front man Freddie Mercury in 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody, and similarly, Egerton is getting Oscar buzz for his turn as Elton John in 2019’s Rocketman.Despite them both donning the personas of two music legends, one of the key differences in […]
Continue readingThe Devil Wears Prada Is Officially Becoming a Musical With Help From Elton John
A Devil Wears Prada musical? For 2020? Groundbreaking! That’s right, a musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada is set to debut next summer.The upcoming musical—based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger and the beloved 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway—will premiere at the James M.Nederlander Theatre in Chicago on July […]
Continue readingEllen DeGeneres and More Celebs Speak Out in Defense of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Ellen DeGeneres is joining Elton John in defending Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.On Monday, the iconic “Rocket Man” singer took to social media to slam “malicious” rumors about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent trip to his Nice estate.Just days ago, the eco-friendly royal couple was photographed, along with their baby boy Archie Harrison, taking a private jet to […]
Continue readingElton John Slams “Malicious” Rumors About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nice Vacation
If you come after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, you’re going to have to answer to Elton John.Over the weekend, the environmentally conscious royals came under fire for taking a private jet to the pop star’s Nice home for a getaway with their son Archie Harrison. The duo were accused of spending public money on their vacation […]
Continue readingYou’ll Never Guess What Meghan Markle and Billy Eichner Bonded Over at The Lion King Premiere
Hakuna matata—Billy Eichner and Meghan Markle are basically pals now.Ok, so maybe we got a little ahead of ourselves, but the Lion King star and the Duchess of Sussex did have what sounds like a bonding moment when the two crossed paths at the Disney remake’s European premiere on Sunday in London.As the world knows […]
Continue readingStill Standing After All This Time: How Elton John Survived Sudden Fame, Crippling Addiction and Multiple Suicide Attempts
Elton John wasn’t always Elton John.And we don’t mean that in the “it takes time for an artist to become a superstar” sort of way.No, he literally wasn’t always called Elton John. Back before he was a global icon who’d entertained the world with hits like “Your Song” and “Candle In the Wind” and lived […]
Continue readingElton John Auction Includes Costumes and Birthday Collage from John Lennon
Some of Elton John’s extravagant costumes from his rock ‘n’ roll heyday — and a unique gift from John Lennon and Yoko Ono — are hitting the auction block, and expected to fetch over $100k.Sir Elton’s custom-made gold jumpsuit from his “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” tour in 1973 is among the showy items up for bid.That alone […]
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