18
JAN
2012
2Cellos on Glee Jan 31
2CELLOS, the Croatian duo who have been on tour with Elton and the band, have astonished the world with their cello-only version of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal. Now the duo – Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic – are set to appear in the episode of Fox TV’s GLEE, which airs in the USA on January […]
16
JAN
2012
Madonna Wins Golden Globe, Elton’s shocked
Elton John tested the agility of the US censors before the Golden Globes show began on Sunday, using an obscenity when describing Madonna’s chances against him in the best song category. Speaking on the red carpet, the British singer – up for an award for ‘Hello, Hello’ from Gnomio and Juliet – was asked what […]
14
JAN
2012
Making of The Union Documentary Airs Feb 2
HBO Documentary Films has released the schedule of premieres of upcoming documentaries in a January 13, 2012 press release. THE UNION (February. 2) is an unprecedented look at the creative life of Elton John and his remarkable collaborative album with his early-career idol, Leon Russell, produced by award-winning music producer T Bone Burnett. Never before […]
14
JAN
2012
Elton Coming to Florida (More Shows), Georgia, Poland (Twice)
The last time Elton John played in Tampa, it was a sold-out gig in 2009 with Billy Joel. So far, the closest he is coming on his current tour is Orlando in March, when Sir Elton will perform at the Amway Center in what’s being billed as a “greatest hits” set. No new material! (Although […]
12
JAN
2012
Elton Prepares for The Golden Globes
When Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais took sharp swipes at Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, Robert Downey, Jr. and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at last year’s ceremony, some criticized the comedian for going too far. Downey described the vibe as “hugely mean-spirited, with mildly sinister undertones.” With Gervais back for his third turn as Globes […]
10
JAN
2012
Rupert Murdoch Angry Over Settlement with Elton
News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch took a “hands on approach” to his UK newspapers, The Sun tabloid’s former editor told an inquiry into press ethics yesterday, recounting Mr Murdoch’s reaction to a story involving Elton John. Mr Murdoch was angry about The Sun paying a £1 million ($1.54 million) settlement to the pop singer over […]