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.
Jonathan Bailey’s hot geek chic, Janelle Monáe calls out Nelly & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week
Need a boost to get over Hump Day? The Hot Sheet is Queerty’s midweek pop culture catch-up, highlighting the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about, the ones you might’ve missed, and the notable LGBTQ+ film & TV releases in the days ahead. Here’s everything you need to stay in-the-know:ICYMI: It’s our favorite time of year: awards season!
And just in case you weren’t aware, voting is now open for (we may be biased, but) the best awards show of all, The Queerties, honoring the best in brightest of LGBTQ+ pop culture from the past year.
You can vote once a day through Feb. 25, so do your civic duty! [Queerties]SPEAK ON IT: After tearing up the stage at the Grammys, queer superstar Janelle Monáe took the mic at an after party and, in a freestyle, called out rapper Nelly for performing during the presidential inauguration: “You sold out!” Mind you, Nelly was in the room, so they said that to his face. [LGBTQNation]DINO-MITE!: We weren’t convinced we needed yet another Jurassic Park World movie, but then they went ahead and cast out heartthrob Jonathan Bailey as an adventuring (bespectacled) paleontologist, and how are we supposed to say no to that?
This trailer on top of those BTS Wicked photos? Bailey is keeping us fed!!SLAY: In news that both had us jumping out of our seat with excitement and gave us pause, Hulu is eyeing a sequel series for our beloved Buffy The Vampire Slayer—with Sarah Michelle Gellar attached!—to be directed by Nomadland Oscar winner Chloé Zhao.
