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George Michael Freedom Uncut – you can watch it below.In the footage Elton John, Mark Ronson, John Paul Gaultier, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and others discuss the impact of the ‘Freedom! ‘90’ music video, which was directed by David Fincher.“It changed the whole face of how videos were done,” John says in the clip. “The video said everything.

The Queen has delighted crowds by making a surprise appearance at the end of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The monarch appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony, dressed in green, alongside the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, and the Cambridge family.

Following a performance honouring the Queen that was watched by millions, Ed Sheeran’s next project will be changing diapers.

the Queen's Platinum Party At The Palace on Saturday. The music icon, 81, who has previously performed at both the 2002 Golden Jubilee and 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations, spoke of his sadness over not joining the glittering line-up which included Diana Ross, Queen and Elton John. Appearing on Sunday's Sky News, he was asked: 'And you did that in 2012, I remember that very well, at the Diamond Jubilee.

Elton John has sparked health concerns from worried fans after he ‘performed’ at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Eager fans watched the event unfold at Buckingham Palace on BBC One on 4 June and many were excited to see their favourite musician perform for the monarch.However, the 75-year-old was forced to pre-record his piece which got the public wondering about his health.One fan posted on social media: "So gutted Elton John isn’t there and performing live! I thought he was :-( lovely song though, just not the same recorded."Another added: "Wonder how long ago Elton recorded? He looks in bad shape.."A third chipped in: "Elton has pre recorded because his voice isn't what it used to be. He needs help from technology and can no longer perform live without it.

Elton John is still standing as he was pictured walking unaided following hip surgery last year.The icon, 75, worried fans this week when he was pictured in a wheelchair, leading to some speculating about his health.However he later assured the public he was ‘in top health’ and ‘playing and singing at my very best’ following two sold-out show in Germany.He explained: ‘It was an extremely long walk to get to the plane, so my team kindly laid on a wheelchair so I could rest my hip after doing the show. That’s all folks.’While fans’ concerns may have been abated by Sir Elton himself confirming he was in good health, new photographs showing the singer walking unaided is an extra reassurance.The star, who was visiting Cannes with his family, was seen walking hand-in-hand with his young son.He shares Zachary, 11, and nine-year-old Elijah with husband David Furnish, and the family enjoyed a break from the tour as they explored sunkissed Cannes.In the photographs, Sir Elton and his son are dressed for the good weather, both wearing shorts and sunglasses, the singer in a matching navy shorts and shirt with an anchor pattern.The star was later seen being helped into his yacht’s tender after enjoying a lunch date with long-time friend Bob Manoukian.But while he needed an extra hand to climb on board, the Rocketman star looked in good health as h enjoyed the quality time with his family.Sir Elton underwent hip surgery last year, leading to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour being delayed, but later insisted he was ‘raring to go’ and get back to the stage.

Superstars from both sides of the Atlantic joined forces on Saturday evening in London to put on a Platinum Party at the Palace, as part of the celebrations to celebrate the British monarch’s 70th anniversary on the throne. 

Elton John, 75, is known for his legendary performances and his pre-recorded appearance at the Platinum Jubilee concert did not disappoint.The singer performed Your Song with fans comparing the performance to what he did at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.Elton performed at the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace in a pre-recorded performance.Prior to his performance, he paid tribute to the Queen, as he said: "Your majesty, congratulations on 70 amazing years as our ruling monarch."It's been an amazing journey for you and you've been such a big part of my life ever since I was a child up until the present day."I wanted to record something for you in a place that you would love."So, here we are in the red drawing room at Windsor Castle."I thought it would be the ideal place to pay tribute to your amazing reign and long may you reign, thank you."He then performed Your Song, with Twitter users rushing to the microblogging site to share comparisons to Elton's performance at Diana's funeral in 1997.Maxine_Musgrove said: "Anyone else got wet eyes right now, with Elton John singing My song and remembering Princess Diana??? #PlatinumPartyatthePalace."Priz_pri added: "Elton John....Prince William must be remembering his mother, Diana #PlatinumJubilee #PlatinumPartyatthePalace."Nurse_palmer commented: "Elton John oh goodness this concert. My soul needed this.Thinking of Diana too.So sad she couldn’t be here #PlatinumJubilee."FizzyEvans said: "Elton John playing Diana's favourite song, this is really her day." (ic)MELANIE81227659 commented: "I don't know why but I keep thinking of Princess Diana.]"She would have enjoyed this concert.

Cheeky comedian Lee Mack wasted no time in using the Queen's Platinum Jubilee as an opportunity to stick the knife in Boris Johnson – metaphorically of course.The northern comic, 53, opened the concert, which is being held outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, by making light of the so-called 'partygate' affair in Downing Street. Speaking with the Prime Minister in attendance, who was in the royal box, Mack said: "Finally we can say the words ‘party’ and ‘gate’ and it’s a positive." The joke drew cheers and laughs from the crowd.The embarrassing quip comes just a day after the PM was booed outside St Paul's Cathedral as he attended the Thanksgiving service with members of the Royal Family.

Sir Elton John delivered a moving performance at the Party at the Palace tonight, just days after being spotted in a wheelchair. The 75-year-old pop legend concerned fans recently when he was seen being pushed on a wheelchair in Leipzig Airport.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace celebration event have taken centre stage.Princess Charlotte and Prince George were seen several times during the first hour of the mega concert beaming and clapping during many of the big acts.They were also seen waving their Union Jack flags along to the song We Are The Champions by Queen and Adam Lambert as they sat in the Royal Box at the front in between their parents.The Royal box has been filled with every top Royal family member, apart from Her Majesty - although she did open the event in a pre-recorded video opening with iconic cartoon character Paddington Bear. But it's George and Charlotte, sitting in between parents Kate Middleton and Prince Harry, who had stolen the watching audiences hearts.

J. Kim Murphy The Platinum Party at the Palace officially kicked off Saturday evening at Buckingham Palace with an opening sketch featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear sharing a meal.“Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? I always keep one for emergencies,” Paddington Bear asks Her Majesty, procuring a sticky treat from his red bucket cap.“So do I,” the Queen replies, showcasing her own sandwich after reaching into her bag.

Prince Charles and his son Prince William will pay tribute to the Queen on Saturday night during special concert as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The senior royals will enter the stage towards the end of the concert, which is being held outside Buckingham Palace. Members of the public will be able to attend if they were among the lucky few to grab a ticket but if you missed out then worry not as the BBC will be screening the whole event.

Jubilee weekend is upon us, as the UK braces for a long weekend of celebration, nostalgia and maybe even a Pimm’s.Most of the nation will be planning to revel in and celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible achievement as the UK’s longest-serving monarch reaches 70 years on the throne.These celebrations must be fit for a queen, of course, and so some of the biggest names in the music industry will be turning out to perform at the nationwide knees up.There will be a huge range of superstars on show, all belting their hearts out in the name of Her Maj.Ed Sheeran is expected to pay tribute to the Queen and Prince Philip at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday (June 5), while huge names like Elton John and Diana Ross are set to perform at the eagerly anticipated Platinum Party on Saturday at Buckingham Palace.The festivities will be opened by none other than Queen with Adam Lambert.

Nile Rodgers, 69, once opened up about the time his heart “stopped eight times” during a debauched night out with Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr, 57.The musician recalled being brought back to life by doctors after narrowly escaping death.Nile claimed that he and the Avengers star had enjoyed a seriously heavy night together back in 1984, before things took a turn for the terrifying. The musician reportedly sprung back to life seconds before doctors pronounced him dead.In a resurfaced interview, he remembered: “I died eight times in one night and they brought me back. “Eight times my heart stopped.”“I was hanging out with Robert Downey Jr… It was coke and alcohol. “I was fine, but then I passed out,” he continued.“Typical rock n roll death…You choke on your own vomit,” he told The Guardian.The incident clearly had an effect on Nile, as now the star can boast being sober for a quarter of a century. Nile is an American musician, producer and composer, responsible for more than 500 million albums and 75 million single sales worldwide.He has a star in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is also the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Chic co-founder Nile is also a three-time Grammy Award-winner, responsible for songs such as 1977’s Everybody Dance and 1978’s Le Freak. The star has collaborated with some of the most famous musicians in the world, including Madonna and Duran Duran.He also produced David Bowie’s Let’s Dance following Chic’s breakup in 1983. More recently, he has worked with artists like Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga.Nile is set to join a star-studded list of talent set to perform at Platinum Party at the Palace this weekend. On Saturday, the Buckingham Palace-set celebration will

Ed Sheeran has revealed how past Jubilee celebrations inspired him to pursue a musical career ahead of his performance at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.The 31-year-old is among a number of famous faces lined up to perform at the Platinum Pageant, which involves 10,000 people, including the military, more than 6,000 volunteers, performers, key workers and 2,500 members of the public.In a post on Instagram, the singer wrote: ‘20 years ago I decided I wanted to pick up a guitar because I watched the Golden Jubilee on TV, saw Eric Clapton play Layla and said, “that’s what I wanna do”.‘10 years later I played The A Team at the Diamond Jubilee, and now 10 years on I’m playing the Platinum Jubilee this Sunday.‘Life is weird how it keeps coming full circle in lovely ways.

Elton John has reassured fans that he’s ok after he was pictured in a wheelchair ahead of his performance for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.The pop legend, whose pre-recorded performance will be shown at tomorrow’s (June 4) celebration at Buckingham Palace, clarified the situation on his Instagram.“I want to thank all my fans for reaching out to ask about my health, after the tabloids ran a silly story about my [sic] ‘looking frail’ in a wheelchair.“The true story is that I’m in top health, loving my shows and playing and singing at my very best. I give 100% every night and never want to disappoint, especially after everyone has waited so long to get back to seeing shows.He continued: “Your response to every show has been phenomenal and I’m loving every minute of it.”A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)John is currently on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, which is his final ever tour.

eneral hat which matched the pearls of her outfit.During her performance, she took her jacket off to reveal an embellished playsuit underneath.Although she did change into something slightly more covered up when she introduced the Queen to the performers backstage opting to wear a dramatic white gownShowing off her bold style and unique style, Jessie J's look was defiantly a stand out at the Jubilee concert.The star wore a black and gold geometric gown by Falguni & Shane Peacock which had sheer panels on the top.Complete with a sexy thigh-high split, the fun dress had vibrant blue feathers along the bottom half of the gown.She completed the outfit with black boots with gold finishing, gold hoops and wore her hair in a sleeked back ponytail.Cheryl Cole sang a cover of Lady Antebellum's song I Need You Now with Gary Barlow. Former X Factor judge wore a black strapless gown with a deep sweetheart neckline.

Kim Kardashian has reportedly been turned away after putting in a request to attend the official Platinum Jubilee party over the weekend.The celebrations marking Her Majesty's 70-year reign began on Thursday morning as she walked out onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, joined by many of her family members, including Prince William and Kate Middleton alongside their three children. While Her Majesty, 96, will not be attending the thanksgiving service today, she is expected to make an appearance at the official party on Saturday 4 June.

Sir Elton John has enjoyed a very successful career spanning across six decades and is thought of as one of the greatest performers of all time.He is one of the top-selling solo artists and has sold more than 300 million recordsElton will soon be performing for Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert.The 75-year-old superstar is recognised for his hit songs such as Candle In The Wind and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.Outside of music, he is a strong voice in the fight against HIV/AIDS and has set up the Elton John AIDS Foundation.Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, was raised in a council house in Pinner by his maternal grandparents.He had his first interactions with music playing his gran's piano as a young child.At six years old he moved in with his parents who also lived in a council house in the suburb.After the release of his biopic in 2019, Elton wrote in the Guardian: "I suppose my mum and dad must have been in love once, but there wasn’t much sign they ever had been by the time I came along."They gave every impression of hating each other. My dad was strict and remote and had a terrible temper; my mum was argumentative and prone to dark moods.

Elton John, 75, worried fans after he was pictured in a wheelchair as he arrived at Leipzig Airport for a show in Germany.