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 dropped from Governors Ball 2021 following homophobic comments
DaBaby has been dropped from the line-up of Governors Ball 2021 following the homophobic comments he made while performing at Rolling Loud Festival last month.The rapper, real name Jonathan Kirk, has been widely condemned for the remarks he made about homosexuality and people with HIV/AIDS while on stage in Miami on July 25, with the likes of Elton John, Madonna and Dua Lipa all criticising DaBaby last week.DaBaby was subsequently dropped from his slot at Lollapalooza over the weekend, and the New York festival Governors Ball has now become the latest event to remove the rapper from their bill.“Founders Entertainment does not and will not tolerate hate or discrimination of any kind,” the organisers of Governors Ball said in a statement.
