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.
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…QUEERING THE OSCARS: All of Us Strangers, Colman Domingo, Lily Gladstone, Jodie Foster & M3GAN are among the winners at the 15th annual Dorian Film Awards, handed out by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. [The Hollywood Reporter]NIP IT LIKE BECKHAM: Men with money to burn are dropping upwards of $5K to go under the knife to have their nipples downsized to mimic David Beckham’s tiny “almond-shaped” teats. [NY Post]Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.DRUNK SLUTTY DADDY: After his surprise win at the SAG Awards, an overserved Pedro Pascal joked he was going to make out with Succession star Kieran Culkin, with whom he’s had a friendly rivalry throughout award season.
We’d love to see it!A drunk Pedro Pascal talking about wanting to make out with Kieran Culkin at the SAG awards tonight…I would like to see it!
pic.twitter.com/pCIfkEl0YQFAITHFULS: The Traitors host Alan Cumming gets candid about coming out as bisexual in the ’90s, why he’s grateful for not having children with his ex-wife, and being happily married to his husband of 17 years. [People]ALL OF US CRINGING: The BBC has finally responded to criticism after one of their red carpet reporters asked Andrew Scott awkward questions about Barry Keoghan’s body in Saltburn and the outlet is not apologizing about it. [IndieWire]BODY BY JAKE: Another day, another scantily-clad, wet clip of Jake Gyllenhaal getting into fighting shape & performing stunts to play a ridiculously buff UFC fighter in Road House.
Keep ’em coming!A post shared by Road House (@roadhousemovie)HERO: During his Independent Spirit Awards acceptance speech, Nick Offerman slammed the homophobic hate his episode of The Last of Us received from toxic fans because it centered on a gay couple.