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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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Lionel Richie to star in Disney musical as singer teases 'big things in the works'
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mirror.co.ukHello? Is it a film about me you’re looking for? Lionel Richie is set to follow in Sir Elton John, Queen and ABBA’s footsteps with a musical movie.
He has signed with Disney to produce the epic blockbuster. The singer, whose hits include All Night Long, Dancing on the Ceiling and Hello, will co-produce the project.
It looks set to be more of a “jukebox-style musical” like ABBA’s Mamma Mia!, rather than a biopic. Mamma Mia! grossed almost £500million, while Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody took £700m.
Meanwhile, Sir Elton’s Rocketman made more than £150m. Screenwriter Pete Chiarelli, who wrote Crazy Rich Asians and The Proposal, is writing the script, according to Hollywood magazine Variety, who report it has a working title of All Night
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