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Elton John has congratulated an Olympic figure skater whose gold-winning routine was backed by a medley of the legendary singer’s greatest hits.During the men’s singles figure skating competition in Beijing on Thursday (February 10), US skater Nathan Chen danced across the ice to the songs ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘Bennie And The Jets’.After impressing judges with five jet-fueled quadruple jumps and a series of gyroscope-like spins, the 22-year-old, three-time world champion wound up taking home the gold that eluded him at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, validating his status as the world’s best male figure skater.“I never thought I would actually be able to make this happen,” Chen said of his win (via The New York Times). “It’s hard.

Tom Holland got a taste of the «Sit Down, Stand Up» game that's taken the U.K. by storm, and while doing so, the star dialed up none other than Timothée Chalamet. And hilarity ensued.Holland made a pit stop Thursday on BBC Radio 1 in London, and it was there where host Greg James clued in the star about the game in which the host and the guest call a friend and, without offering even an ounce of explanation, ask if they're sitting down or standing up.After going through his Rolodex and dialing up rapper Stormzy (who was sitting down) and Andrew Garfield (who didn't answer), Holland turned to Chalamet.

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For figure skater Nathan Chen, it truly was a “long, long time” to his touchdown moment in his gold medal free skate to Elton John’s song, “Rocket Man.

Slash, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have covered Elton John’s 1972 classic, ‘Rocket Man’.The rock act debuted their cover during their recent River Is Rising tour kickoff show in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday (February 8). The performance saw the Guns N’ Roses guitarist rip through several solos and lead guitar melodies while Kennedy and The Conspirators jammed along to the classic tune.Watch Slash, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators cover ‘Rocket Man’ below.Before the band launched into the cover, Slash took to the mic to share that they had first recorded the cover for Stuntman, a documentary chronicling Eddie Braun’s attempt to recreate Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon jump.“We’re gonna do this song, it’s gonna be the first time we’ve ever played it live. We played it for a movie some years ago.

Pop act Camila Cabello was spotted this week enjoying a day out in sunny Los Angeles with a mystery male pal.The 24-year-old Havana singer demonstrated her music tastes by slipping into an Elton John t-shirt for her latest outing.She and her friend could be seen polishing off a pair of ice cream cones as they ambled together down a sidewalk. Side by side: Pop act Camila Cabello was spotted this week enjoying a day out in sunny Los Angeles with a mystery male palCamila teamed her Elton John shirt with a pair of wide-set quilted trousers that was done in autumnal earth tones.She and her pal both wore cross-body bags and Camila added a touch of glitz to her accessorizes by wearing hoop earrings.

BRIT Awards for a star-studded celebration of the industry.Heading into the big night, Adele and Ed Sheeran led the pack with four noms each — alongside artists Dave and Little Simz — in a year where more female artists were nominated for awards than any time before.Throughout the gala event — hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan and presented by the British Phonographic Industry — the show doled out the trophies with some surprising and well-deserved victories.Check out the full list of the show's big winners below.   Adele, Columbia, Sony Music Dave, Dave Neighbourhood, Universal Music Ed Sheeran, Asylum, Warner Music Little Simz, Age 101/Awal Sam Fender, Polydor, Universal Music Coldplay, Parlophone, Warner Music D-Block Europe, D-Block Europe, Universal Music Little Mix, RCA, Sony Music London Grammar, Ministry Of Sound, Sony Music Bree Runway EMI, Universal Music Lola Young, Island, Universal Music “Latest Trends,” A1 & J1 “Don’t Play" Anne-Marie/KSI/Digital Farm Animals “Remember,” Becky Hill & David Guetta “Obsessed With You,” Central Cee  “Clash,” Dave featuring Stormzy “Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran “Cold Heart (Pnau Mix),” Elton John & Dua Lipa «Heat Waves,” Glass Animals “Bed,” Joel Corry/Raye/David Guetta, “Holiday,” KSI “Wellerman,” Nathan Evans/220Kid/Billen Ted “Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)» Riton X Nightcrawlers feat.

Charlie Puth has revealed that Elton John told him the music he released in 2019 “sucked”.Puth was discussing his collaboration with John on ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday (February 7). During the interview, Puth opened up about the “brutally honest” criticism the pop icon gave him right before they started working together.

Sandra Bullock has sold her Los Angeles high-rise condo for $4.4 million.The home, located on the 22nd floor of the Sierra Towers in West Hollywood, was originally purchased by Bullock for $3.5 million in 2014, according to TMZ, which reported news of the sale on Tuesday.News emerged last year that Bullock, 57, had listed the luxury unit for $4.495 million. The high-rise has beenhas been described as a 'strange' and 'sexy' destination for A-listers by The Hollywood Reporterand rarely has any openings thanks to high-demand from Hollywood stars.

BRIT Awards might be famed for gathering the biggest names in music under one roof, but it's also shown some of the most jaw-dropping moments on British TV.The glam British award show is taking place at London's O2 Arena tonight (February 8) - and it will be available to watch on ITV at 8pm.This year's BRITs will see the likes of Adele, Ed Sheeran and Liam Gallagher grace the stage to dazzle the nation with their talent.They're also up for gongs along with megastars such as Elton John, Stormzy, Dua Lipa, and ABBA.However, the BRITs has also given birth to plenty of controversial moments over the years that have left viewers fuming at their TV sets and issuing complaints to Ofcom - the nation's media watchdog.To celebrate its return to our screens, Daily Star have rounded up Ofcom's most complained about moments from the BRITs.When comedian Russell Brand was invited to host the BRITs back in 2007, his risque jokes seemed to offend a fair few viewers.The ex-Big Brother host made a number of bombshell remarks on stage - including drug-related references to Robbie Williams and former prime minister David Cameron.262 viewers complained to Ofcom about Brand's comments on "intimate body parts", as well as the Iraq War, the Queen, and singer Robbie Williams.

Iggy Pop has been announced as the recipient of this year’s Polar Music Prize.The former Stooges frontman and solo icon will pick up the award at a ceremony in Stockholm in Sweden on May 24.In an official video announcing the winner, the Polar Music Prize hailed Pop as a “one-of-a-kind” artist. “And with his poetic lyrics and provocative stage presence, he is considered the godfather of punk music,” a voiceover added.Pop said: “I was aware of the very fine range of people that have gotten the Polar Music Prize.

Elton John and David Furnish are celebrating after announcing that their Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party is returning after two years.MORE: Elton John makes unexpected revelation about life at family home amid Covid battleThe couple, who share two children together, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine, jointly revealed the news on their respective Instagram accounts.WATCH: David Furnish praises Meghan Markle as they work together on new show PearlThe party, which will benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation, will take place on 27 March and will include a performance from Brandi Carlile.MORE: Elton John's husband David Furnish pays tribute to singer following health battleSEE: 10 rare photos of Elton John's children with husband David Furnish"I'm so excited to welcome our friends back to West Hollywood Park this March for the return of #EJAFOscars!" David wrote alongside a video which announced the news. The couple announced the news ahead of the nominations being revealed"It's been over two years since we gathered in-person and we promise nothing but a spectacular evening, featuring a special performance by the gorgeously talented @BrandiCarlile, to mark @EJAF's 30th anniversary and raise funds for our life-saving work."Elton posted a picture of himself alongside Brandi to his nearly four million fans, and added: "#EJAFOscars is back.

Charlie Puth confessed that one of his biggest critics is Elton John.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorElton John is back.The legendary rocker and his husband David Furnish’s annual Oscar viewing party for the Elton John AIDS Foundation will return as an in-person event on March 27 after going virtual last year due to the pandemic. The AIDS organization announced Monday morning that Grammy winner Brandi Carlile will perform during the festivities, which take place in West Hollywood Park.“David and I are so grateful to celebrate 30 years of the foundation and especially grateful to Brandi Carlile and the many fabulous guests supporting us for another magnificent night in West Hollywood Park,” John said in a statement.

Sir Elton John will miss his own Oscars bash this year. The 74-year-old singer has thrown an annual Hollywood party on Academy Awards night for the past 30 years, in order to raise money for his Aids Foundation, but he will be absent this year due to a scheduling clash. The Oscars have been postponed from February to March 27 when Elton is back on his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour and he didn't want to disappoint fans after the tour was previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

tweet from Elton’s Twitter account read. “Thank you to everyone who came down – you were all amazing.”It’s unclear if Elton himself or someone on his team hit “Send” on the erroneous tweet.

Courteney Cox gushes to Graham Norton on his show about playing piano with Sir Elton John.

Dua Lipa revealed Elton John called when she was hanging out at the pool to ask her to collaborate on a song on Thursday night's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.The 26-year-old singer, who wore a black halter dress with black knee high boots, said she was 'in my bikini and cowboy hat' when she answered the phone and it was Elton, 74, with his husband David Furnish.Dua said she immediately wanted to say yes to them but they instead listened first to the song Cold Heart before she committed. Dua said after she realized the song had elements from Rocket Man that she felt like she manifested the collaboration.

Tim McGraw wasn’t on The Late Show to promote his music career, but he still obliged a request to show off his vocals!

Tim McGraw belted out an impromptu version of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” on Wednesday’s “The Late Show”.

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