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.
His Dark Materials star leads Netflix’s new LGBT drama based on graphic novel
metro.co.ukHis Dark Materials star Kit Connor, who voices Lyra’s daemon Pantalaimon in the HBO and BBC series, will play the lead role of Nick Nelson in the adaptation of Alice Oseman’s beloved literary works.
Connor, 17, who also starred in Rocketman as a young Elton John, will be joined by TV newcomer Joe Locke in the series.Heartstopper will follow the life of Nick, a gentle student at an all-boys school who becomes tightly bonded with the highly-strung and openly gay Charlie Spring (Locke), who is in the year below him.
But as their friendship develops, so do romantic feelings, with Nick having to come to terms with his sexuality and how exactly to come out to those around him.
