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.
President Donald Trump is reportedly spending the remaining days of his presidency “in anger” – though “aides said his dark mood has lightened since he began planning a rousing military send-off for himself.” According to The Washington Post, Trump is raging about the “unfair treatment” he says he is receiving from businesses, members of his own party and even from Hollywood celebrities. “President Trump, in his days as the star of ‘The Apprentice’ reality-TV show, often attended star-studded events,” The Post reports. “A believer in the power of being associated with marquee names, he hired Elton John and Billy Joel to sing at his and Melania’s wedding in 2005.