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.
Madonna just went off on DaBaby for his homophobic remarks and… wow
backlash ensued , drawing widespread criticism from people like Dua Lipa (with whom he’s currently at number three on the Billboard Hot 100), Laverne Cox, and Elton John, as well as advocacy groups like GLAAD, among many others.Now, Madonna, who is a longtime HIV/AIDS activist, is weighing in on the matter.
And she’s not holding back.The pop icon, who is a longtime HIV/AIDS activist, took a moment yesterday to explain to DaBaby the science behind the HIV transmission, writing:A message to DaBaby – if you’re going to make hateful remarks to the LGBTQ+ community about HIV/AIDS then know your facts: After decades of hard won scientific research— there are now life saving medicines available to children born with HIV, to people who contract HIV.
