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.
Hockey prospect Luke Prokop is on the cusp of playing in the NHL & making history
elevated the 21-year-old defenseman to their AHL team, the Milwaukee Admirals. The AHL serves as the primary development league for the NHL, meaning Prokop is on the cusp of becoming the first out gay active player to ever wear an NHL uniform.
Over the summer, Prokop spoke candidly about his rise. “You’re so close to your dream of playing in the National Hockey League,” he told The Tennessean.
When Prokop came out publicly following the 2020 NHL Draft, he faced the same tired questions about whether his sexuality would derail his athletic career.
But it was a risk he was willing to take. If that was the price of mental peace, so be it.“I was entirely okay with not playing anymore and just being who I wanted to be, because I found love from my family and friends,” he said in an interview with Glory Sports. “There was anxiety, for sure.
