Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Charli XCX is reportedly writing songs for Britney Spears’ new album
Britney Spears and Charli XCX are reportedly teaming up on new music. Over the last few years, fans have been waiting with bated breath for the Princess of Pop to release a new album.
Her last record, Glory, dropped in 2016 and was well-received by fans and critics alike. While she has released several singles since then – including her chart-topping Elton John duet ‘Hold Me Closer’ and her will.i.am collab ‘Mind Your Business’ – the beloved talent has taken a noticeable step back from making music.
In her best-selling memoir The Women in Me, Spears gave further insight into her absence, revealing that her music career isn’t a major focus following the dissolution of her conservatorship. “Right now, it’s time for me to try to get my spiritual life in order, to pay attention to the little things, to slow down,” she explained. “I keep getting asked when I’m going to put on shows again.
I confess that I’m struggling with that question. I’m enjoying dancing and singing the way I used to when I was younger and not trying to do it for my family’s benefit, not trying to get something, but doing it for me and for my genuine love of it.” Even though Spears expressed a desire to temporarily leave the industry, her break may be over sooner rather than later.
