Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Barack Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
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.
Tina Turner: LGBTQ+ celebrities, fans and allies mourn the loss of an icon
LGBTQ+ celebrities, fans and allies are among those who have paid tribute to Tina Turner, the legendary soul star who passed away at the age of 83.
The singer’s death was announced on 24 May by her publicist, who touched on Tina’s iconic legacy as someone who “inspired the stars of tomorrow”.
Beyoncé described her as the “epitome of passion and power”, while Mariah Carey said the “words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more – an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer.” “To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere.
Her music will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in Peace, Queen,” the ‘Touch My Body’ singer wrote on social media.
