Princess Diana's celeb pals from Freddie Mercury nights out to Elton John spat

Regina Hall is gearing up for her big night hosting the upcoming 2022 Academy Awards, where she'll be sharing the spotlight with co-hosts and comedy icons Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer. Needless to say, she's looking forward to the experience and is bringing her best to the stage.Hall stunned in a shimmering, golden dress on the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards red carpet on Sunday, where spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi about her upcoming high-profile gig.Hall, who took the stage during Sunday's show to present the award for Best Supporting Male, said her brief appearance at the Independent Spirit Awards would be something like a trial run for what's to come.«It's a little test on the stage, right before the big stage,» Hall said with a smile.Looking toward the future, the celebrated actress said she's looking forward to sharing hosting duty with the two stand-up comedy legends.«I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, like all of us together,» Hall said.

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Weather mapping from independent forecaster WXCharts shows up to 20 inches (50cm) of flakes falling in parts of northern Scotland on Friday March 11, following a sweeping weather movement down from the Arctic.Snow accumulations of 7 inches are also likely in areas further south, such as Wales, the Midlands and the south coast on the same day.Elsewhere the front from the Atlantic is expected to arrive in the form of heavy rain of around 2mm an hour, with chilly lows of -3C possible overnight.Meteorologists from the Met Office expect a new phase of windy and changeable weather to begin at the end of the week.Their long-range forecast from Friday 11 March to Sunday 20 March reads: "Temperatures are expected to be mostly near normal to rather mild, though feeling colder in the wind." "Through the rest of the period, frontal systems push eastwards which are likely to bring strengthening winds and rain." "The main impacts are likely to be from heavy rain and gales during this time. Clearer weather, with showers, possibly wintry, may reach all areas by the end of this period."In the meantime temperatures will continue to rise towards the middle of the week, with Paul Michaelwaite from Netweather tipping them to rise "into the teens" across England and Wales, and potentially southern Scotland.Max temperatures could even slide up to 16-17c by Thursday, he added.

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"When it all seems like it's wrong / Just sing along to Elton John / And to that feeling, we're just getting started." - RM's soothing introductory verse proudly name drops the iconic 74-year-old musician in BTS' latest song Permission to Dance, which released on ARMY Day, i.e. July 9.

Elton John has responded to BTS making reference to him on their latest track ‘Permission To Dance’, which was released yesterday (July 9).The song, which was co-written by Ed Sheeran, is the Korean group’s second English-language release of 2021 following May’s ‘Butter’.In the first verse of ‘Permission To Dance’, leader and rapper RM sings: “When it all feels like it’s wrong/ Just sing along to Elton John/ And to that feeling, we’re just getting started.”Responding on Twitter earlier today (July 10), the iconic musician put his own spin on the lyrics.

Queen guitarist Brian May has said he believes late frontman Freddie Mercury would still be playing with the legendary band if he was still alive today.Speaking in a new interview, May insisted that Mercury, who died of bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS in 1991, would still be a part of the Queen family had he not passed away.“He would still be saying ‘Oh I need to do my solo stuff’, but he would be coming back to the family to do what we do,” May told Simon Mayo on Greatest Hits Radio, before adding: “The funny thing is I feel more and more that he is kind of with us in a way, maybe I’m getting to be an old romantic, but Freddie is in my day every day.”He continued: “He’s always in my thoughts and I can always feel what he’d say in a

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Elton John has vowed to help new artists tour Europe despite the UK government’s “disastrous” Brexit trade agreement.The legendary singer has been very vocal about the government jeopardising the future of touring for UK artists, after its Brexit deal with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.He even called the government “philistines” and accused them of “crucifying” the careers of young artists.Today (July 6), John and his husband David Furnish took part in a virtual meeting with Michael Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, and a number of others, to discuss free movement and visa-free arrangements for artists.“Very happy to meet & discuss today with @eltonofficial, who

The Queen's Jubilee concert looks to be taking shape with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Elton John being lined up to perform.

LEGENDS including Sir Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Stevie Wonder are being lined up for a ­musical extravaganza to mark the Queen’s ­Platinum Jubilee next summer. Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 saw stars such as Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Madness perform during a show- stopping concert at Buckingham Palace Garden, which was organised by Gary Barlow with the BBC.

Pride Month draws to a close, many LGBTQ people will continue the celebrations, not least the LGBTQ families with same-sex parents.Many LGBTQ celebrities have been open in their parenting journeys, allowing us to have a glimpse as their young children grow up.Click through to see these incredible LGBTQ families…Elton John and husband David Furnish share two children, Zachary, ten, and Elijah, eight, both of whom were born via the same surrogate.

Brexit negotiator Lord Frost used a government committee hearing today (Tuesday June 29) to hit back at Elton John over his claims around the European touring fiasco, before coming under fire himself for his “inaction” over the situation.Sir Elton has been very vocal over the government jeopardising the future of touring for the UK artists, after the Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.

Sir Elton John has insisted he "can't write lyrics" and would end up penning crude songs. The music legend's longtime songwriting partner, Berine Taupin, is behind much of Elton's back catalogue, including hits such as ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Tiny Dancer’ and ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart', and he's insisted it's better off that way.

Elton John has accused the British government of being “philistines” who have just “tossed away” the income generated for the UK economy by the creative sector because they think “the arts … don’t matter”.John has been outspoken about the lack of any visa-free touring provision in the UK’s new post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, which was hastily rushed together at the end of last year. He has spoken to various politicians on the matter over the last six months, and earlier this month sent a statement to a select committee hearing in Parliament warning of a “looming catastrophe” in the British arts if musicians and others are unable to easily perform in Europe.Speaking to the Observer this weekend, he said: “I’m so angry.

Boris Johnson’s cabinet’s handling of Brexit, five years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.The singer, born Reginald Dwight, has opened up, revealing he is "livid" at the handling of the move.The dad-of-two has strongly criticised the government, going as far as to call cabinet members "liars" who "lie" to the public on a daily basis.In a new interview, the legendary singer admitted that while he is fortunate, not everybody else is in the same position as him.He raged: "I’m so angry.

Elton John has criticised the UK government for being “philistines” in their response to Brexit touring issues.In a new interview alongside John Grant in the Observer New Review today (June 27), the ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ star said he was “livid” about ministers’ inaction to the numerous challenges touring artists are beginning to face.“They made no provision for the entertainment business, and not just for musicians, actors and film directors, but for the crews, the dancers, the people who earn a living by going to Europe,” John said.“We’ve been talking to Lord Strasburger about it, and we’ve been talking to Lord Frost, but we didn’t really get anywhere with him. It’s a nightmare.

© Provided by PinkNews Elton John says his mother “ruined” the day of his civil partnership to husband  David Furnish with “mild homophobia”. Speaking at YouTube Pride 2021, John said his Sheila Farebrother’s reaction to their civil partnership in 2005 was “a big shock” as she had been “so supportive” when he came out as gay.

Dutch leader says Hungary has 'no place in EU' after it passed anti-LGBT lawGerman football stadiums defy UEFA by lighting up with pride coloursCoca-Cola criticised for banning the word 'lesbian' on customisable Pride bottlesSheila passed away in 2017.Back in 2008, Elton said that he was happy with being in a civil partnership rather than being married, but later campaigned for same-sex marriage.In 2012, he wrote in the Independent: ‘There is a world of difference between calling someone your “partner” and calling them your “husband.” “Partner” is a word that should be preserved for people you play tennis with, or work alongside in business.

Elton John fans are beginning to speculate that the music icon is set for a performance at Glastonbury 2022.The line-up for next year’s Worthy Farm bash is yet to arrive, but eagle-eyed fans have spotted what they’re describing as a “Glasto sized gap” in the final dates of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.It was confirmed earlier this week that Elton will stop off in Bristol on June 22, before heading to Swansea on June 29.It is with great excitement that I announce the final dates for my award-winning Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour in North America and Europe.For pre-sale tickets, join the Rocket Club at https://t.co/D9tLnYGSJ2

analysing Sir Elton’s tour dates.As it turns out, there’s a very curious gap in his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which some have described as a ‘Glasto sized gap’.Sir Elton will perform in Bristol on June 22, before heading to Swansea on June 29.