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.
How Miami’s House of Dion is creating a family of fierce queens — with or without help from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
A new drag dynasty is thriving in Miami.The neighborhood of Wynwood has gained worldwide acclaim for its street art and vibrant murals.
Now, every weekend, artists with a very different type of brush are painting for the gods — or in this case, the “Greek Goddess,” Athena Dion.
The Miami drag diva hosts and produces shows at R House Wynwood and has turned the restaurant into a destination for anyone who loves a high-energy drag extravaganza.
In the process, she’s also creating a family of queens determined to put Miami drag on the national radar. “I never really thought I would be a drag mother or have this legacy of kids.
