Zoom has defined the modern work meeting and, as we head into the third year of a global pandemic, they’re no less dreadful than they were before — unless, of course, you’re Elton John. The musician has shared “Ultimate Zoom,” a whimsical virtual gathering of every collaborator from The Lockdown …
Read More »Elton John, David Furnish to Co-Host YouTube Pride 2021
Elton John and David Furnish have been added to the list of co-hosts for YouTube’s virtual Pride celebration, taking place on June 25th at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST. John and Furnish join an already packed lineup of YouTube Pride 2021 hosts, each of whom will helm their own pride …
Read More »Excerpt: Elton John Recounts His Drag History and Remembers 'True Punk Rebel' Divine
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. In the upcoming bookThe Queer Bible, model, editor and queer activist Jack Guinness compiles a collection of essays celebrating LGBTQ history and culture through the eyes of some …
Read More »Elton John Flops in Audition for Covid-19 Vaccine PSA
Elton John and Michael Caine star in a new PSA for Britain’s National Heath Service encouraging people to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The clip finds John cheerily auditioning for the spot, but struggling to meet the director’s needs. His introduction is either too showbiz-y or not showbiz-y enough, and the …
Read More »Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica' Drops With a Track List Full of Heavy-Hitting Collaborators
Lady Gaga released her highly-anticipated albumChromatica on Friday. The LP is the artist’s first studio album since 2016’sJoanne, and her first new-music release since the soundtrack to 2018’s A Star Is Born. Intended as a celebration of house, techno, and other genres of electronic dance music, Chromatica saw Gaga collaborating …
Read More »UMG Confirm Elton John, Nirvana, Beck Recordings Were Lost or Damaged in Vault Fire
Original master tapes and other recordings belonging to 19 artists, including Elton John, Nirvana, Sheryl Crow, Soundgarden, Beck and R.E.M., were lost or damaged in a 2008 fire at a Universal Music Group vault, according to new legal documents obtained by Rolling Stone. The revelation appeared in a new filing …
Read More »Elton John, Randy Newman, Cynthia Erivo to Perform at 2020 Oscars
Elton John, Randy Newman and Cynthia Erivo will perform their Best Original Song-nominated tracks at this year’s Oscars, the Academy announced Thursday. Idina Menzel with Aurora and Chrissy Metz are also booked for the 2020 Academy Awards, airing live on February 9th. John will deliver his and Bernie Taupin’s “(I’m …
Read More »Beyoncé, Thom Yorke Make Oscars' Best Original Song Shortlist
The shortlists for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced last night, including the categories of Best Original Song and Best Original Score. Beyoncé‘s “Spirit” fromThe Lion King, Thom Yorke‘s “Daily Battles” fromMotherless Brooklyn, Pharrell Williams and Clad Hugo’s “Letter to My Godfather” fromThe Black Grandfather, Idina Menzel’s“Into the Unknown” from …
Read More »Record Store Day 2019: 10 Great Exclusive Releases
Every April, vinyl geeks from around the world congregate at local music shops to celebrate Record Store Day. It’s a chance for them to get their hands on limited-edition LPs they can’t buy online or at chain stores and catch intimate in-store performances. The tradition began in 2008 and it’s …
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