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.
Gay rumors take center stage as reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty in court
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion on Tuesday. As part of the trial, longstanding gay rumors about Todd were once again given oxygen.The stars of the USA show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which has run for ten seasons, were indicted by federal prosecutors in 2019, who alleged the couple “swindled” upwards of $30 million from community banks from 2007 to 2012 by inflating their net worth to secure loans, and specifically targeted smaller banks they knew did less due diligence than larger ones.
In 2012, Todd filed for bankruptcy, erasing $20 million in loan debt.“Prosecuting attorney Annalise Peters alleged they then actively hid millions they made from the reality show, which began in 2014, as well as $500,000 in taxes Todd owed in 2009.
They alleged that the couple actively evaded taxes going back to 2009,” reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Gay rumors have followed Todd for years; in 2014 he chalked them up to his being “proudly flamboyant, unabashedly enthusiastic about fashion,” and, in case you were wondering, he “absolutely went to see Elton John for his 40th birthday.”Later that year he clarified that “I don’t believe that being gay is something you should be ashamed of.
I don’t believe it’s something you should hide. And if I wanted to date someone, I would call you and I would ask you go to dinner with me.
