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government-sanctioned discrimination against LGBTQ people.In 2014, John published an open letter condemning Russia’s “gay propaganda” law, which was passed under the guise of “protecting” minors from being exposed to expressions of LGBTQ identity or gender nonconformity. The law was later expanded to apply to adults as well.The prosecutor’s office cast the Elton John AIDS Foundation as undermining Russian societal values.“When a musician plays along with the promoters of democracy, you get propaganda,” it wrote on its official Telegram channel.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile teamed up to perform ‘Little Richard’s Bible’ and ‘Who Believes in Angels’ on Saturday Night Live – watch footage below.Both tracks come from their collaborative album, ‘Who Believes in Angels‘, which came out this Friday (April 4). Taking on the ’50s-inspired ‘Little Richard’s Bible’, the title track of the album, John was behind the piano for a searing solo while Carlile was on guitar.Introduced by host Jack Black and joined by Chad Smith on drums, the pair performed in front of retro-style LED signs, with one illuminated to read: “Who believes in angels?” at the front of the stage when they took on the song.Their new album features backing from the likes of Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan and David Gilmour), Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck), as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Smith, and includes the recent single ‘Swing For The Fences’ and last year’s ‘Never Too Late’.The pair’s new album follows on from John’s 2021 collaborative LP ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, which featured Carlile along with the likes of Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks and Lil Nas X.John’s 31st and latest solo album, ‘Regimental Sgt.

Elton John has shared the extent of his visual impairment, saying he can no longer see his sons playing sport.

Michaela Zee “Saturday Night Live” isn’t letting bygones be bygones following country superstar Morgan Wallen‘s abrupt walk-off during the goodnights of last week’s episode. Wallen, who performed two songs as the musical guest on the March 29 episode, bolted from the stage in the middle of the usual group hugs and farewells at the end of the show. He then posted a photo of his private jet on Instagram with the caption, “Get me to God’s country.” On the latest “SNL” episode, the show mocked Wallen’s walk-off not once, but twice.

Saturday Night Live paid tribute to the late Val Kilmer, who died April 1 at the age of 65 from pneumonia.

Sir Elton John has opened up about his health struggles and the fear he feels for his future with his family. On an emotional episode of BBC's The Graham Norton Show, which aired on Friday night, the music icon was there with his musical partner Brandi Carlile to chat about their new single 'Who Believes In Angels?', set to drop on April 4, reports the Mirror.The 77 year old shared a touching moment when he revealed that working on the new song forced him to face his own mortality.

Elton John is opening up about his musical Tammy Faye, that did not last very long on Broadway.

Elton John has shared an update on his deteriorating eyesight, admitting that it has been a “very stressful time” adjusting to his new reality.In September, the legendary singer-songwriter revealed he had been dealing with an infection over the summer that left him with “only limited vision in one eye”. “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye,” he continued.In late November, John gave an update on his condition, revealing that it had been “four months now” since he had been able to see properly.

Elton John is getting candid on his health situation.The musician, 78, suffered from an eye infection which has left him with irreparable damage. “I can see you, but I can’t see TV, I can’t read,” John told the Times of London on Friday. “I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I’m used to soaking it all up.”The “Your Song” artist, who shares sons, Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, with husband David Furnish, called his current situation “distressing.”“You get emotional, but you have to get used to it because I’m lucky to have the life I have,” continued John.

Elton John is sharing a sad update on his deteriorating eyesight.

Elton John spends a lot of his time these days contemplating his mortality. As the music icon’s health declines, the Rocketman hitmaker fears his time on earth is growing short. When his time comes, he wants to ensure things are as easy on his family as possible.

Elton John has explained that he hated the idea of releasing another solo album, saying he “would have killed himself” if he’d done so.The legendary musician released a new collaborative record with Brandi Carlile today (April 4), titled ‘Who Believes In Angels?’. It contains the recent single ‘Swing For The Fences’, the previously shared titled track and last year’s ‘Never Too Late’.During a new interview with The Sun, John opened up about why he decided to team up with Carlile on the project, and said he couldn’t have done it alone.“I knew that I didn’t want to make the same album again… I wanted the album to move forward because I’m always trying to look forward,” he told the newspaper (via Music-News).“If I had just made another Elton John record, I would’ve killed myself.”Speaking about what Carlile had brought to the table, John continued: “I needed her, I needed her talent, her energy, her humour and her brilliant lyrics.

The latest promo for Jack Black‘s Saturday Night Live hosting stint sees the actor and Tenacious D frontman get into it with one of this weekend’s musical guests, Sir Elton John.

Johnny Marr will be honoured as a ‘Record Store Legend’ with a Manchester plaque for Record Store Day 2025.The guitarist, songwriter, soloist and former Smiths legend will be awarded the accolade for his “enduring influence on music and his unwavering support for independent record stores worldwide, as well as the love and admiration for Marr and his music that comes from record stores themselves.To honour Marr, a plaque has been unveiled at the guitarist’s favourite record shop, Manchester’s Piccadilly Records. He’ll become the second recipient of the reward, following Elton John‘s crowning in 2017 to celebrate RSD’s 10th birthday.Speaking about the achievement, Marr said: “Going out to a record store, it’s a nice pastime.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”The actor, 55, came out while playing on an electric guitar, but as he danced up the steps his pants fell around his ankles, showing off his black-and-red boxers.The “School of Rock” alum then hugged host Jimmy Fallon, 50, before yanking his pants back up. The audience cheered as Black danced for them before taking a seat.“You bring the heat! You bring the energy,” Fallon said to his guest, who teased back, “I didn’t bring a belt.

Jack Black has revealed his is having “night terrors” ahead of his first time hosting Saturday Night Live in 20 years.The actor and musician was announced as the host of the April 5 edition of the sketch show earlier this month, where he will be joined by musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile.With a week to go before the show, Black appeared at the London premiere of his new film A Minecraft Movie in Leicester Square on Sunday (March 30), where he was asked about his state of mind for his SNL return.He told Variety that it feels “cray cray” and “very exciting” to be hosting the NBC show again, adding he is “having lots of nightmares and night terrors and also fond memories flooding back.”Asked how he thinks the writer’s room will go ahead of the live broadcast on Saturday, he added: “You know what they’re thinking about right now? They are just all in a dead coma from last night’s show. Maybe some of them are thinking of some ideas, but I’m really thinking it’s one of those shows they put together in one week, that’s part of the excitement.”Black has hosted three times in the past, the most recent of those coming in December 2005 while promoting Peter Jackson’s King Kong.A Minecraft Movie is based on the titular best-selling video game, which is set in a land made entirely of square-shaped blocks called the Overworld.

The Who’s longtime frontman Roger Daltrey has shared details of his health battles with a live audience at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Rising singer-songwriter Allison Ponthier has a lot going for her right now — including prominent endorsements from superfans like Elton John, who featured her in his recent documentary, and Brandi Carlile. But everything was not coming up roses last summer, when she learned she’d been dropped from her label, Interscope, after several years’ worth of singles and EPs but no full-length album. That was a bitter pill, but she makes something sweet out of the experience with “Karaoke Queen,” her first single as an independent artist, which comes out today.

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the “Smartless” podcast.“I’m writing the verse, like, ‘Oh, this is really pretty,'” he continued. “And then I get to the chorus and of course it’s about my death.”“When you get to my age, which is near 100, you think, ‘How much time have I got left?’”The “Rocket Man” singer then admitted that he really “started thinking about mortality” and ultimately got emotional for nearly an hour after his thoughts turned to his husband, David Furnish, 62, and their two sons, Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12.“You’ve got children, you’ve got a wonderful husband, you just think about mortality,” he said during the podcast.

Elton John has revealed that a new song about mortality made him “break down” and reflect on how much time he “has left”.The new track is set to feature in the musician’s forthcoming collaborative album with Brandi Carlile, called ‘Who Believes In Angels?’.Set for release on April 4 via Island EMI, the LP includes collaborations from Andrew Watt and John’s longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. It has so far been previewed with the title track, the 2025 Oscar-nominated song ‘Never Too Late’ and the LGBTQ+ anthem ‘Swing For The Fences’.Now, in a new episode of the Smartless podcast, Sir Elton has discussed another track on the record, and said that the closing song is one that struck him due to its exploration of mortality.“I wrote a song at the end of the album and I just got the lyrics, Bernie Taupin’s lyrics,” he explained in the episode (via Billboard).