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.
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…SORRY BOO: Anti-gun control Florida Governor Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis was welcomed with a loud round of boos at a vigil following the racist shooting in Jacksonville. [The Independent]COOL SLUTTY DADDY ANGST: Short shorts legend Paul Mescal opens up about his very awkward first encounter with Gladiator 2 co-star Pedro Pascal prior to the start of filming. [The Hollywood Reporter]THIS BUD’S FOR YOU: Dylan Mulvaney won Breakout Creator at the 2023 Streamy Awards and took a jab at all of the Bud Light outrage in her empowering acceptance speech. [LGBTQNation]KISS KISS BANG BANG: In honor of the 20th anniversary of the infamous Madonna and Britney kiss at the MTV VMAs on August 28, 2003, watch rare footage of the full rehearsal where you can actually see the Queen of Pop’s smooch with Christina Aguilera.MAGA MAN LOVE: While bragging about his “unblemished record of heterosexuality,” Fox News host Jesse Watters couldn’t stop gushing about how “hard” the ex-president looks in his horrible mug shot. [Mediaite.com]CHEERS QUEERS: Some bros are so fragile that they are freaking out when their cocktails are poured into “unmanly” glassware at bars. [NY Times]HERE COME THE GROOMS: After getting engaged earlier this year, trailblazing country singer Ty Herndon tied the knot with fiancé Alex Schwartz in a lavish outdoor wedding in Tennessee. [People]RABBIT SEASON: Bad Bunny‘s latest photo dump included several shirtless thirst traps and an uncensored & scandalous shower selfie that left very little to the imagination.A post shared by E!