Elton John

Elton John says he could not see his own musical because of an eye infection

5:04am December 03, 2024

Elton John said following a performance of The Devil Wears Prada, which he scored, that the effects of an eye infection have sharply limited his eyesight.

Elton John performs during his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Jan. 19 in New Orleans. Despite being vaccinated and boosted, John has contracted COVID-19 and postponed two farewell concert dates in Dallas. John "is experiencing only mild symptoms," a

Elton John postpones Texas concerts after testing positive for COVID-19

9:49pm January 25, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

John said that he's fully vaccinated and boosted, experiencing only mild symptoms, and expects to be able to perform at his scheduled show this weekend in Arkansas.

Elton John performs at the Academy Awards on Feb. 9 in Los Angeles. He had to end a show in New Zealand early. He told his fans: "I gave it all I had."

Pneumonia Forces Early End To Elton John Concert On His Farewell Tour

7:38pm February 16, 2020

by James Doubek

The legendary showman didn't want to cancel his show in New Zealand despite a pneumonia diagnosis earlier in the day. "I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more," he wrote.

In 'Me,' Elton John Pulls Back The Curtain On A Storied Life

1:00pm October 13, 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR about his memoir, the rock star shares that at 72 years old, he's finally ready to look back. He offers thoughts on his royal friends, drug use and cell phones.

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Hollywood's Best Hopes To Keep Moviegoers Engaged After 'Endgame'

5:45pm May 27, 2019

by Bob Mondello

Hollywood's summer blockbuster season got a $2 billion head start this year from Avengers: Endgame. Now, with summer actually getting under way, how will Tinseltown keep the momentum going?

Elton John and his mohawk perform at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif., in 1986.

Tear-Jerker British Ad Recreates Elton John's Christmas Past

7:35pm November 15, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The British department store chain John Lewis & Partners is famous for its heart-wrenching Christmas ads. This year's edition features a very famous musician and a life-altering gift.

A still from the Rocketman movie trailer.

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Elton John's Story Teased With Surreal Fantasy In 'Rocketman' Trailer

11:40am October 01, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

Taron Egerton stars as Elton John in a movie directed by Dexter Fletcher and developed by the Rocket Man himself.