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.
Luke Evans’ shocking makeover, Matt Bomer & Jonathan Bailey’s real-life bedroom bond, Cher’s Xmas miracle
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…THE RUSSIAN MENACE: Police raided gay bars and club in Moscow after the Supreme Court ruled the LGBTQ+ movement as “extremist.” It’s the latest crackdown on queer residents in the former Soviet Union since Putin first signed a law banning “gay propaganda” in 2013. [LGBTQ Nation]FOR YOUR GAY CONSIDERATION: Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott’s on-screen affair is wooing award season as All Of Us Strangers was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards, including Mescal for Best Supporting Actor. [Variety]THEATER DRAG: Luke Evans gave a behind-the-scenes peek at what his nightly transformation from shirtless Hollywood hunk to Queen Elizabeth’s wigged out loyal servant in the West End production of Backstairs Billy entails.A post shared by Luke Evans (@thereallukeevans)THE MOURNING SHOW: Julianna Margulies issued an apology after making comments accusing Black and LGBTQ+ people of antisemitism. [Variety]IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE: Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey revealed how filming the sizzling sex scenes in Fellow Travelers helped the actors form a true bond with each other. [TVLine]BYE GEORGE: Despite being expelled from Congress, lying gay ex-GOP Rep.
George Santos had a big weekend: He dragged to filth some of his former colleagues on social media, started a Cameo account, HBO announced a film about him is in the works, and Bowen Yang sent him away with an epic musical parody of Elton John‘s “Candle in the Wind” on SNL.SPEAKING HER TRUTH: Billie Eilish clarified comments she previously made about her sexuality, but called out a publication for “outing me on a red carpet.” [People]MERRY CHERMAS: Pop legend Cher continues to break records as her new single “DJ Play a Christmas Song” has reached the top of another music chart. [Billboard]IT’S GIVING 2004 PARIS HILTON: Ugg boots, Juicy Couture sweatsuits, giant sunglasses & even larger coffees got an updated makeover.
