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.
Freddie Mercury gets censored, Michael Cimino goes pits out, & Madonna “vogues” for her birthday
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…TRAGIC PASSING: A 66-year-old California clothing store owner was shot and killed after a man took issue with the Pride flag hanging in her boutique. [CNN]THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: A viral video shows Sir Elton John having dinner with Kevin Spacey while being serenaded to “Suspicious Minds” just weeks after the American Beauty actor was found not guilty of sexually assaulting four men. [TMZ]RU-VOLUTION: MTV and Paramount+ have spilled the tea on the fate of RuPaul’s Drag Race, All Stars, & Untucked. [TVLine]LIVE TO TELL: Madonna shared gratitude for being alive following her recent hospitalization as she celebrated her 65th birthday in Lisbon “voguing” alongside her children and friends.
A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)MOUSE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Disney has filed a countersuit against Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis seeking damages after the Florida governor asked to have the initial lawsuit dropped. [NY Post]CLOSET DOOR BUSTDOWN: Big Brother and The Challenge: USA star Paulie Calafiore comes out as bisexual. [People] GAME OVER: Amazon has canceled the very queer TV adaptation of A League of Their Own after previously renewing the series for a second and final season in April.
