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.
Troye Sivan is ready to sweat, a new heroic heartthrob emerges & all the new LGBTQ+ releases this week
Need a boost to get over Hump Day? The Hot Sheet is Queerty’s midweek pop culture catch-up, highlighting the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about, the ones you might’ve missed, and the notable LGBTQ+ film & TV releases in the days ahead. Here’s everything you need to stay in-the-know:STILL STANDING: A year after saying “Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road” on his farewell tour, Sir Elton John has shared news of an eye infection that left him partially blend, adding he’s “healing, but it’s an extremely slow process.” [The Daily Beast]VACATION HUSBAND: Queerty favorite comic Joel Kim Booster‘s recent rip to South Korea took a surprise detour when he got down on one knee and proposed to his long-time partner, John-Michael Sudsina! “No matter where I am, he’s my home.” Aww, congrats you two! [Queerty]BRING A TOWEL: Brat Summer might be over, but Sweat Fall is just beginning!
Before Troye Sivan & Charli XCX link up for their highly anticipated co-headlining tour, the iconic besties reflect on modern pop stardom in a new interview feature with photos that’ll make you… well, sweat! [i-D]A post shared by i-D (@i_d)SWEET GREEN MOTHER: Beloved Drag Race superstar Latrice Royale is serving fierce flora realness as Little Shop Of Horror‘s man-eating plant Audrey II in her musical debut, and she’s sharing how her whole career’s been leading up to this moment. [INTO] YEP, I’M GAY RETIRING: Netflix has announced a September 24 premiere date for Ellen Degeneres‘ new comedy special For Your Approval, which we’re told will address the former TV host getting “kicked out of show business”—and will be her final special ever. [LGBTQNation]AMERICAN CRIME STORY: Ryan Murphy‘s upcoming Monsters season already proved controversial when an early teaser appeared to depict the infamous Menéndez Brothers’ relationship as homoerotic.
