21
MAY
2013
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. The gnomes, which appeared inside the showground overnight ahead of Monday’s preview of the flower extravaganza, will be auctioned on […]
18
MAY
2013
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. According to California Highway Patrol spokesperson John Ortega, Taupin, 63, was driving his […]
11
MAY
2013
Rocketman The Movie Coming to Cannes
Rocketman, the Elton John biopic, is moving forward, with Good Universe coming aboard to handle international sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. Rocket Pictures, John’s film, TV and theater production company, will produce Rocketman, which is to be directed by Michael Gracey, who is also helming Fox’s upcoming The Greatest Showman on Earth, starring […]
06
MAY
2013
Happy Birthday Davey & Kim
Today, May 6, Davey Johnstone, guitarist and Music Director for the Elton John band, and keyboard player Kim Bullard are each celebrating their birthdays in Las Vegas on a night off during the current run of The Million Dollar Piano at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace.