Time this week heralded Elton John as its Icon Of The Year. In a profile piece, the magazine highlighted his longevity, stamina and prolific output.
It pointed to his recent work with younger artists, such as Dua Lipa, extending his run of hits, and his work producing music for animated movies and shows such as Tammy Faye and The Devil Wears Prada.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)John, 77, talked about fame, his career, his famous temper, and about sobriety.
He’s helped many other people with addiction issues. This includes being Eminem’s 12-step sponsor. Elton has said before he was unable to help George Michael with his substance abuse issues.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“It’s tough to tell someone that they’re being an a–hole, and it’s tough to hear,” he told Time. “Eventually I made the choice to admit that I’m being an a–hole.”Because of his own experiences, he says he questions the legalization of weed.“I maintain that it’s addictive.
It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned—and I’ve been stoned—you don’t think normally,” he says. “Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one of the greatest mistakes of all time.”That line prompted headlines around the world yesterday.