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.
Ricky Martin’s ‘Magic Mike’ history, Lee Pace’s birthday suit & Ncuti Gatwa’s big reveal
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING: The Neil Patrick Harris-led comedy Uncoupled has been canceled a second time after getting picked up by Showtime last year following getting the ax from Netflix.
Showtime’s decision not to move forward on a second season has got members of the cast sharing their thoughts. [TVLine]SHE’S WITH US: First Lady Jill Biden gave the keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign’s dinner in LA with an impassioned speech highlighting the Biden administration’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ rights. [LA Daily News]Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.BIRTHDAY DADDY: Lee Pace celebrated turning FORTY-FINE by gifting fans a new image of his muscular visage.45 and alive. ????
pic.twitter.com/jqSZjRc8YrTHANK U NEXT: After linking up with a new man, Chris Appleton is allegedly looking to finalize his divorce from Lukas Gage ASAP.
The celebrity hairstylist also seemed to take a dig at Gage’s recent comments about their quickie marriage on Watch What Happens Live. [US Weekly]IN THE BUFF: Meanwhile, Lukas Gage has our undivided attention discussing his time working with super buff Jake Gyllenhaal on Road House and how the film’s wrap party involved skinny-dipping in the ocean. [Variety]DOCTOR DOCTOR: Disney+ finally dropped the trailer for Ncuti Gatwa‘s debut season in the titular role of sci-fi series Doctor Who.HAPPY GRINDR-VERSARY: For better or worse, it’s been 15 years since Grindr changed the way gays meet and hookup.
