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.
Hugh Jackman’s Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Shuts Down ‘Mean-Spirited’ Rumors About His Sexuality
usmagazine.comHugh Jackman’s wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, called out rumors that have circulated about the actor’s sexuality.“I see [some of] these magazines and they’re so mean-spirited,” the Angel Baby actress, 64, said on Australian TV show Anh’s Brush With Fame on Tuesday, September 29. “I hope people realize it’s all made up.”Furness joked, “[Hugh’s] been gay for so many years.
I was gay, too, when I did [my 1988 film] Shame. They were shocked when I got married.”Jokes aside, Furness pointed out how “wrong” promoting false narratives like this can be. “It’s like someone saying to Elton John, ‘Oh, he’s straight.’ I’m sure he’d be pissed,” she explained.Jackman, 51, has addressed speculation about his sexuality in the past.
