Elton John to Headline British Summer Time Concert at Hyde Park

Sir Elton John has joined the line-up for Barclaycard's British Summer Time Hyde Park festival.

Elton John's Hand Decorated & Autographed Gnome

Musician Elton John and Downtown Abbey actress Dame Maggie Smith are among celebrities who have painted individual gnomes in support of the Chelsea centenary appeal, which aims to bring more young people into the industry.

Zachary Takes a Ride on a Fire Truck

Sir Elton John's toddler son got so excited when he saw firemen recently the singer asked them to give the tot a ride in their truck.

Bernie Taupin Arrested

Santa Ynez Valley resident Bernie Taupin — the lyricist behind nearly all of Elton John's most celebrated songs, including “Tiny Dancer,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Rocket Man,” and others — was arrested May 5 on suspicion of DUI.

Justin Bieber Tops Elton's Highest Selling Single Record

Bieber's song "Baby" featuring Ludacris becomes the highest-certified single in history now that the RIAA incorporates on-demand streaming numbers into its Gold and Platinum certifications for digital singles. Elton John's double-sided hit "Candle in the Wind"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" was previously the top song in history with a certification of 11-times platinum all the way back in 1997. Bieber's "Baby," which has 3.9 million track sales and over 857 million views on Vevo, is now 12-times platinum.

Elton at Robin Hood Gala

The Robin Hood Foundation raised more than $80 million to fight poverty in New York at its star-studded gala Monday night, thanks in part to a matching $25 million donation by a group of anonymous donors.

Elton John to Play Concert for Walmart Executives & Shareholders

Music icon Elton John is set to perform at Walmart’s shareholders event in Fayetteville next month, alongside country music artist Luke Bryan and special guest Ed Sheeran, according to a Walmart spokeswoman.