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.
Matt Bomer & Jonathan Bailey reunite, Bad Bunny’s corset, Tyler the Creator unloads on Jerrod Carmichael
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…BUCK WILD: 9-1-1 star Lou Ferrigno Jr.
opened up about returning to the series for Buck’s bisexual awakening and the importance of the same-sex storyline. [The Hollywood Reporter]18 YEARS AGO: Lance Bass reflected on the circumstances leading to his outing in the press prior to officially coming out on his terms in 2006 and the gift Elton John sent him to “welcome him to the club.” [People]Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.WAISTED: Bad Bunny said he “can’t breathe” after rocking a corset over his tighty-whities in a new selfie, but it’s fans who are the ones hyperventilating and getting an eyeful.Bad Bunny shares new photo.
pic.twitter.com/gqTO6SzEwGBRO OUT: Studies have shown gay people are more likely to have older brothers than other types of sibling. [NPR]BRAIN MELT: Fox News accused Scrabble of being too “woke” after they removed some words and banned LGBTQ+ slurs for a new version called Scrabble Together. [LGBTQ Nation]BIRTHDAY BOY: Out acting legend Joel Grey, who won an Oscar and a Tony for his portrayal of The Emcee in Cabaret, celebrated his 92nd birthday with the cast of the new Broadway revival of the show, including Eddie Redmayne. [Playbill]HE’S GOT JOKES: While headlining Coachella this weekend, Tyler, the Creator finally addressed the viral clip of Jerrod Carmichael professing his true feelings for him on the Max series The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.Tyler, The Creator addresses the clip of Jerrod Carmichael shooting his shot at himpic.twitter.com/hak0WdQSpKQUEERS FACTS: First Lady Jill Biden did not mince words during an impassioned speech at the HRC’s “Equality in Action” gathering where she called the one-term, twice-impeached, four-time indicted disgraced ex-president a “bully” and “dangerous to the LGBTQ community.” [AP News]HOMOPHOB.
