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.
Dua Lipa helps raise over three million for Elton John’s AIDS charity
Music icon Elton John was joined by husband David Furnish and actor Neil Patrick Harris for an hour-long virtual pre-show at the Rosewood hotel in London.
The event took place online to help fundraise for HIV/AIDS awareness and education. Elton John was joined by a star-studded line-up of guests.
The cast of Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin, which explored the impact of the HIV/Aids crisis in 1980s London, made an appearance.
Neil Patrick Harris acted as host for the event. Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander, lead actor of It’s A Sin, showed up alongside Omari Douglas, Elizabeth Hurley and David Williams.
