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.
Lawrence Chaney describes RuPaul's Drag Race win as a 'dream come true'
dailyrecord.co.ukcrowned the winner of the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. The Glasgow -based queen came out on top in last night’s final episode - beating Bimini Bon Boulash, Tayce and fellow Scot Ellie Diamond to the crown.
Speaking to BBC’s Breakfast show this morning, the 24-year-old is clearly still pinching herself over the news. “Genuinely it’s a dream come true - it feels like a fairytale still”, she told hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt.
News of Lawrence’s win came after she beat off her rivals in a final lip sync to Elton John’s I’m Still Standing. Host RuPaul commended the Scottish queen for her ‘charisma’ and ‘uniqueness’ during last night’s show.And despite some tension between the queens earlier in the series, Lawrence said that.
