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.
DaBaby booted from Lollapalooza after homophobic comments
abcnews.go.comCHICAGO -- Rapper DaBaby was cut Sunday from Lollapalooza's closing lineup following crude and homophobic remarks he made last week at a Miami-area music festival.The Grammy-nominated artist, whose name is Jonathan Kirk, had been scheduled as a closing act on the final night of the four-day music festival in downtown Chicago.
Lollapalooza organizers tweeted Sunday that rapper Young Thug would perform at 9 p.m. instead.“Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love," organizers wrote. “With that in mind, DaBaby will no longer be performing at Grant Park tonight.”Festival organizers didn't immediately reply to a request for comment.In recent days, artists including Madonna, Questlove and Elton John have denounced.
