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Lady Gaga Named Godmother of Elton John's Second Son Elijah

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:19:34 +0000

She's the Godmother Monster now! Elton John has revealed that Lady Gaga is not only the godmother to his firstborn, Zachary, but she is also the godmother of his second son, Elijah. Those are two lucky little boys.

Elton John Sings About Justin Bieber's Monkey, Actually It's Elfin John! – KKITM Best of the Day [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:59:44 +0000

On a trip to Germany this past weekend, Justin Bieber tried to smuggle his pet monkey into the country but was caught at customs where it was confined by the authorities. Somehow this news made it back to Elfin John, an Elton John impersonator that Kidd knows in Vegas, and he decided to write a song about it!

Ed Sheeran and Elton John Perform 'The A Team' at the 2013 Grammys

Scott Shetler — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:50:58 +0000

Two generations of British singer-songwriters joined forces at the 2013 Grammy Awardswhen Elton John teamed up with Song of the Year nominee Ed Sheeran for an excellent rendition of ‘The A Team.’ Normally, we might a call a performance with only acoustic guitar and piano “stripped down,” but since Sheeran’s original recording featured little more [...]

Ed Sheeran Having Nightmares About Elton John Grammy Duet

Kat Lee — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:31:40 +0000

We all have nightmares. We regular folk have them about showing up to class or a big presentation in our underwear, and Ed Sheeran has them about screwing up his duet with Elton John at the Grammys on live national television. We'd bet Sheeran's are a bit more terrifying than imagining your boss seeing you in your skivvies.

Madonna and Elton John Make Up — For Real!

Jessica Sager — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:00:34 +0000

In news that should inspire icicles to form in Hades, Madonna has reportedly made up with Elton John — for real, this time. The Sun reports that Madge and John met up at a restaurant in Nice, France and exchanged pleasantries. A source dished, “Elton goes to the Petite Maison for dinner fairly regularly as [...]

Madonna Ends Feud With Elton John … or Did She?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:00:02 +0000

We’ll give her credit for looking like she is being the bigger person, as Madonna extended the olive branch to nemesis Elton John. During a concert in France, Madge dedicated her song ‘Masterpiece’ to the singer with whom she has been feuding. But her gesture came with a little bit of a backhand. Come on, you didn’t think Madge would be all warm and fuzzy, did you?

Bob Birch, Elton John's Bass Player, Dies of Apparent Suicide

Chase Colston — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:49:04 +0000

Bob Birch, who played bass for Elton John for more than 20 years, was found dead today (Aug. 15) of an apparent suicide, according to a report from TMZ.

Elton John Concerned for Lady Gaga's Health

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:00:18 +0000

Elton John, who just endured a health scare of his own that required hospitalization and canceling of gigs, has spoken about his concern for Lady Gaga‘s health. What a concerned friend Sir Elton is, and he has every right to be. Mama Monster is the godmother of his son, Zachary.

Elton John Hospitalized, Cancels Concerts

Scott Shetler — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:38:54 +0000

Elton John canceled four concerts this weekend in Las Vegas after being hospitalized for a respiratory infection. According to TMZ, the singer will rest for at least a week before attempting to resume performing. At 6AM yesterday, the 65-year-old entertainer checked himself into Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, where he underwent a series of medical [...]

Katy Perry Calls Russell Brand 'Lame' at Elton John's Oscar Party

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:07 +0000

Katy Perry was one of the many guests who attended Elton John’s 20th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party over the weekend, where she reportedly called her ex, Russell Brand, “lame.” The British comedian has been spotted with two different women since his split from the ‘Teenage Dream’ singer, most recently with Mexican artist Oriela Medellin Amieiro [...]

Melanie Amaro, Flavor Flav + Elton John Hold Court in Pepsi Super Bowl 2012 Commercial

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:57 +0000

Part of Melanie Amaro‘s prize loot for winning ‘X Factor‘ was the chance to star in her very own Pepsi commercial. It aired during the first quarter of the Super Bowl tonight (Feb. 5) and featured Elton John holding court, in all his regal glory, with a crown, a king’s garb and platform boots. Amaro was a court wench amidst court jesters.

Elton John Wants Justin Timberlake to Portray Him in Biopic

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:20:05 +0000

‘Rocketman,’ a biopic on Elton John, is in the works, and now the 64-year-old singer reveals that his first choice to play him in the film is Justin Timberlake. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, John says he was impressed by Timberlake’s “superb” impersonation of him in the David LaChappelle video for ‘This [...]

Lady Gaga + Elton John in the Running for 'Best Song' Oscar

Jeff Giles — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:50:03 +0000

Good news for fans of unforgettable Oscar moments: Elton John and Lady Gaga‘s duet ‘Hello, Hello,’ featured in the soundtrack to this year’s animated hit ‘Gnomeo & Juliet,’ is in the running for Best Song. It’s still early going in the nomination process — at the moment, ‘Hello, Hello’ is one of 40 songs vying [...]

Highest Paid Musicians In The World

roddwayne — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:02:39 +0000

Two decades ago Jon Bon Jovi sat with the members of his eponymous band in a basement in New Jersey. Hoping to rekindle the group's desire to make music after two grueling years on the road, he'd hung vintage posters on the wall, illuminated only by candles and blacklights. But instead of feeling inspired, Bon Jovi found himself becoming cranky and short of breath.

"Songs for Japan" Relief Album Features Lady Gaga, Katy Perry,Pink and more

roddwayne — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:00:37 +0000

In the 1985 we had “We Are The World”. Last year it was “We Are The World 25 for Haiti”, now we have “Songs For Japan”, an album where the proceeds will go to help relief efforts in Japan. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Pink, Elton John, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and many more of today’s top [...]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Lucky Larry — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:28:18 +0000

On Monday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted several more music legends into its ranks, including Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love, Tom Waits, Jac Holzman, Art Rupe and Leon Russell. The ceremony included performances by the inductees, with appearances by Elton John, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, John Mayer, Neil [...]

Biggest Duets Of All Time

Lucky Larry — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:48:11 +0000

In honor of Valentine's week, Billboard has compiled a list of the biggest duets of all time -- and coming in at #1 is "Endless Love," by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. The magazine came up with the list by ranking each song on a point system based on its performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: the more weeks a song spent at #1, the more points it would get.

Lady Gaga & Elton John Duet

Jeff Evans — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:00:54 +0000

If you want to hear the duet between Lady Gaga and Elton John from the forthcoming movie Gnomeo & Juliet, don’t think about buying the soundtrack – you’ve got to go to the theater. That’s because according to the Associated Press, the tune is only going to be heard during the film and won’t be released to radio.