Elton John: Celebs Rumors

Despicable Me 4 will bring new adventures and shenanigans to theaters on July 3 in addition to a new soundtrack overseen by musician Pharrell Williams. The fourth installment in the franchise follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with a soundtrack full of hit songs, some performed by Gru (Steve Carell) and Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell).

“HOT TO GO!” and you’ve probably hummed the widely-heard break-up anthem “Good Luck, Babe!” without even realizing who the artist is. It turns out that both of the smash-hit tracks are performed by Chappell Roan, a pop singer who’s suddenly everywhere — and earning comparison to early-years Madonna.

Elton John has pledged his support for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party ahead of the UK General Election tomorrow (July 4).The final day of campaigning is currently underway before voters head to the polls, with Labour expected to clinch victory following 14 years of Tory rule. In May, Starmer said it was “time for change” away from the “chaos” of the Conservatives.“Only a changed Labour party will get Britain’s future back,” he explained at the time.

OMG, Elton John!

Vanessa Williams becomes the iconic Miranda Priestly in a video teaser for her stage production of The Devil Wears Prada.

Elton John also gets a pass because he’s 77!!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's brand is reportedly "beginning to falter in the USA", a few years after their move, says author Arwa Mahdawi. She noted that despite having numerous critics in the UK following his Royal exit, Harry is now garnering a larger negative following in the States.

Simple Plan have shared a cover of Elton John‘s ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ – listen to their pop-punk take on the classic below.Today (July 12), the Canadian pop-punk outfit released their take on Elton John’s hit song from The Lion King, in collaboration with Disney. The track, per a Billboard report, is part of a larger Disney project titled ‘A Whole New Sound’, which will see new covers of iconic songs written for Disney films.The ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ cover comes as The Lion King celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.Listen to Simple Plan’s cover of Elton John’s ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ below.Simple Plan said of their cover to Billboard: “When Disney reached out to us to be a part of this project, it was a bit overwhelming because there are so many amazing Disney songs.

Rusty Golden, the son of The Oak Ridge Boys‘ William Lee Golden who went on to his own successful career as a country and gospel music songwriter and instrumentalist, died July 1, at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was 65.

The Devil Wears Prada musical has revealed a stunning first social media glimpse of Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly.

ITV's Loose Women has sparked a bit of a stir as veteran panellist Janet Street-Porter celebrated her 1000th episode, leaving viewers with mixed feelings. On Monday, July 8, host Christine Lampard led the tribute alongside Coleen Nolan and Linda Robinson, reminiscing over Janet's unforgettable moments since she first graced the show in 2011.

Noah Kahan‘s ‘Stick Season’ is still the biggest single of 2024 so far after landing the Number One spot on the Official Singles Chart for seven consecutive weeks at the beginning of this year. The song remains the longest-running Number One single of the year so far.According to the Official Charts Company data, ‘Stick Season’ has shifted 1.37million chart units, including 160million combined audio and video streams in 2024 so far.

Despicable Me 4.Directed by Chris Renaud, who co-directed the first two instalments, the animated sequel follows Gru (Steve Carell) as he contends with a new addition to the family, his son Gru Jr., along with new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell).Other members of the voice cast include Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, and Pierre Coffin.This is the sixth instalment in the Despicable Me franchise overall, following spin-offs Minions and Minions: The Rise Of Gru.The film’s score is by Heitor Pereira, who has composed the soundtrack for every film in the Despicable Me franchise so far.His previous credits include other animated films like The Smurfs and 2006’s Curious George, along with Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Please Stand By.You can stream Despicable Me 4’s entire score, along with the cast’s cover of Tears For Fears track ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’, below.Despicable Me 4 also features an abundance of pop tracks, ranging from new original songs by Pharrell Williams to ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred.You can check out the full list of songs below.‘None Of Your Business’ – Teezo Touchdown‘Lil Mega Minion’ – Lil Yachty‘Double Life’ – Pharrell Williams‘Despicable Me’ – Pharrell Williams‘Word Up’ – Cameo‘Unbelievable’ – EMF‘Hot For Teacher’ – Van Halen‘Freedom’ – Pitbull‘Boombayah’ – BLACKPINK‘I’m Too Sexy’ – Right Said Fred‘Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)’ – Elton John and Dua Lipa‘Dynamite’ – BTS‘Gonna Die Alone’ – Hanni El Khatis‘Kharma Chameleon’ – Culture Club‘Main Title (Terminator 2 Theme)’ – Brad Fiedel‘Through The Fire And Flames’ – DragonForce‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ – Tears For Fears

Elton John joined US President Joe Biden at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center.It opened on Friday (June 28) at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City, to mark the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. John and Biden were joined by Governor of New York Kathy Hochul.John spoke at the event, with the iconic singer urging the LGBTQ+ community to keep fighting.

Sir Elton John has joined a string of celebrities sending messages of support to Keir Starmer - and urging the public to vote Labour. The Rocketman singer joins Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington, funnyman Jason Manford and Dragons Den legend Deborah Meaden who also sent their messages of support.

Paula Froelich reports in NewsNation.GSM&S recently dumped Diddy because a bigger name client — Lady Gaga — gave the legal eagles an ultimatum.“Lady Gaga said she was leaving [the firm] if they didn’t drop Diddy. And she’s too big to lose,” the insider said.No “Poker Face” here!Not wanting to risk a “Bad Romance,” it was Done Diddy.Combs was the law firm’s client for more than 20 years.

Emily Eavis has defended Glastonbury’s line-up this year after criticism for a perceived lack of rock acts on the main stages.For 2024, dance-pop titan Dua Lipa, pop-rock staples Coldplay and US R&B star SZA are set to headline, with country-pop icon Shania Twain taking the legends slot. Among the other artists playing the main stages include Little Simz, Burna Boy, Disclosure, Jungle and The Streets.Some fans have complained about the lack of rock, but co-organiser Eavis – the daughter of Glasto founder Michael – has said that the main line-up simply reflects what’s going on in the music industry.“I think the line-up reflects what’s happening in the music world at the moment – there aren’t a lot of new rock acts to choose from if I’m honest,” she told PA.

Entertainment Tonight interview published on June 27, the iconic singer and musician, 77, was asked if he ever plans on going on the road again. John gave a decisive reply: “No.” His husband, David Furnish, 61, chimed in to add, “We’ve got our sons, you know, they’re getting into their teenage years now.

Elton John is very happy staying off the road.

Mark Sutherland It’s the most wonderful time of the year for U.K. festival-goers: Glastonbury Festival returns this weekend. Most of the 200,000-strong crowd – including a large chunk of the U.K.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A Saint Laurent leapard print knee-length coat; An electric blue two-piece suit; Gucci loafers bedazzled with the words “Suck Me”; a royal blue Versace tracksuit — these are just some of the one-of-the-kind designer pieces from Elton John’s legendary wardrobe now available to shop on eBay as part of an auction supporting the singer’s AIDS Foundation.

Andrew Rannells was planning on reprising his role as Jim Bakker in the new Broadway musical Tammy Faye, but he dropped out after contract negotiations fell through.

Christian Borle, the two-time Tony winner for Something Rotten and Peter and the Starcatcher, will replace the previously announced Andrew Rannells in this fall’s Broadway production of Tammy Faye, the Elton John-composed musical about televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.

Roblox has confirmed a new collaboration with iconic rock group The Rolling Stones.Following collabs with Lil Nas X, Elton John and Nicki Minaj, the latest Roblox venture sees The Rolling Stones introduced to Beat Galaxy, a virtual world created by Universal Music Group.Users will be able to play an interactive track-runner game featuring Rolling Stones hits, compete for prizes, and obtain exclusive virtual Rolling Stones merchandise during the experience. There will also be a virtual club and social hub.“Bringing our music to the virtual world of Beat Galaxy is an innovative way to connect with our new and existing fans,” said The Rolling Stones in a statement.According to the announcement, The Rolling Stones’ takeover of Beat Galaxy will transform the ever-changing virtual world into an immersive experience that embodies the iconic art, styles, and influences from the band’s illustrious career.

See me, feel me — while you can.

Network Entertainment has entered production on a new documentary celebrating the life and career of Bernie Taupin, the legendary lyricist best known for his longtime songwriting partnership with EGOT winner Elton John.

Ed Sheeran has been named the most played artist of 2023, beating out close competition from Taylor Swift.The Suffolk-raised singer, songwriter and guitarist has topped the charts when it comes to the most listened-to artist in the UK over the last year – ranking at the tip of the list when it comes to having his music played across radio, television and public spaces.The study was carried out by the music licensing company PPL, who compiled all of the data across January to December last year, and made a rank of the most played artists across the country.As aforementioned, Sheeran was closely followed on the list by Taylor Swift, with the latter becoming the second most-listened-to artist in the UK. The year prior she was in 10th position, and the huge leap sees her match the previous high she had in 2015.

Elton John is set to premiere at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival 2024.Elton John: Never Too Late will show John’s journey through the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which began in 2018 and wrapped up in Stockholm last July. It was the first-ever concert tour to earn over $900million (£708million) in gross ticket sales, making it the highest grossing concert tour of all time.According to Music News, the documentary will also “pull the back the curtain” on the superstar’s life, featuring “never-before-seen concert footage of him over the past 50 years, as well as hand-written journals and present-day footage of him and his family”.Some of the footage taken from the farewell tour was filmed at his final US performance at the Dodger Stadium in November 2022.

extramarital affairs reached a tipping point when he stiffed a hard working server who told his then-squeeze about her date being a cheapskate. A waitress handed Beckham’s personal assistant and alleged mistress Rebecca Loos – whom he was romantically tied to while playing soccer for Real Madrid in 2004 – a note for him the day after they had eaten at the Hard Rock Cafe Madrid.

Country music icon Shania Twain, much like other legendary performers such as Elton John and Joe Strummer, chose a stage name that would resonate with fans worldwide. Her debut album, which shares her now-famous moniker, introduced her to the world, yet many might not know that she was born with a different name altogether.The star, who is set to perform at Glastonbury later this month and has a night of programmes devoted to her on Saturday, 22 June on BBC 2, was originally named Eilleen Regina Edwards when she entered the world in Canada on August 28, 1965.

Netflix documentary charts the physical and emotional strength required to become a member of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.Directed and produced by Greg Whiteley (Last Chance U), America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders follows the class of 2023 from the auditions to the end of the NFL season, with insight from the auditionees, coaches and executives behind the process.A synopsis reads: “With unfiltered access to the auditions, training camp and full NFL season, this is the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders like you’ve never seen them before.”All seven episodes of the series debuted June 20 on Netflix.The series features a wide range of licensed music, from AC/DC, Lizzo to Aerosmith.

The Toronto Film Festival on Tuesday announced the first six titles set to make their world premieres at the 49th edition, in the Gala and Special Presentation program, also naming this year’s TIFF Tribute Award recipients.

It may only be June 18, but the Toronto International Film Festival is ready to reveal some of its world premiere slate. This morning, TIFF announced six films that will make their debut in the Great White North.

A post shared by DARIO G (@dariogofficial)Dario G were originally a dance music trio comprising Spencer and fellow DJs Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer. They were named after Dario Gradi, the manager of Crewe Alexandra football club at the time.Paul Spencer, who was born in Crewe, had been using the Dario G moniker for his solo work in recent years.The original group were best known for their 1997 debut single ‘Sunchyme’, which went to Number Two in the UK. It was beaten to the top spot by Elton John‘s ‘Candle In The Wind’ – the musician’s tribute to Princess Diana.Dario G followed up with the song ‘Carnaval de Paris’ for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, with it peaking at Number Five in the UK.

Andrew Rannells delivered unexpected news during his appearance at the 2024 Tony Awards.

“Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian,” animal doctor Amy Attas dishes on what she’s learned about the lives of New York’s wealthy and well-known by visiting their homes to care for their four-legged family members.Attas launched her mobile practice, City Pets, in 1992. Joan Rivers, whom she had impressed with her no-nonsense approach to treating the comedian’s Yorkie, Spike, at Park East Animal Hospital, was her first client.Other notables, including Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Wayne Gretzky, Erica Jong and Steve Martin, followed.