Elvis Costello's series pumps up Sundance on Dec. 3 Dec 1, 2008
Booked are Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed, Julian Schnabel, Smokey Robinson, The Police (Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers), James Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Rufus Wainwright, Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Diana Krall, John Mellencamp, Jakob Dylan, She & Him (Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward), Norah Jones, Jenny Lewis, Rene Fleming and President Bill Clinton ... Wednesday, December 3rd at 9:00pm"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Sir Elton John" - Elvis welcomes the British pop-rock... (Monsters and Critics.com)
Sir Elton Winehouse? Dec 1, 2008
You can say this much about Elton John: he never rests, and he's not satisfied with the status quo. He tells me he's going to make his next album with Mark Ronson, the Grammy award-winning Best Producer of 2008. (Fox News)
Costello's `Spectacle' a different look at music Dec 1, 2008
NEW YORK During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles ... "For all of (Elton John's) successes, people don't realize that he's a great fan of music," Costello told The Associated Press. (Yahoo News)
'Spectacle' provides new look at music Dec 1, 2008
During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles. The two men closed the show, which airs Wednesday at 9 p.m., performing the obscure British songwriter Ackles' "Down River.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Article from: Sunday Herald Sun Nov 30, 2008
IT may be normal to feel nervous about meeting Elton John ... How Elton John used his own childhood to create the stage sensation Billy Elliot PLUS Sir Elton takes us behind the scenes of the hit musical. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Time capsule: Nov 29, 2008
Highlights included the rise of glam-rock, reggae, disco, punk and New Wave; the emergence of Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley and several major funk and heavy metal acts; and classic new releases by the Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and four guys who used to be Beatles. 10. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Authors explore use of songs in Hebrew Bible Nov 29, 2008
The authors, in their introduction, said that Elton John recycled his own "Candle in the Wind" to honor Princess Diana at her funeral and Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" has been recycled or remade more than 350 times. The softcover is the second academic volume that Doan and Giles have teamed up to write. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Australia is a beautiful, but overlong, journey Nov 28, 2008
into a dizzying dance of light and color, complete with Elton John and Nirvana songs. Here, he focuses his considerable talents on a more traditional genre: the old-fashioned, wartime romance. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Joel key to 'Movin' Out' music magic Nov 28, 2008
He sold more than 110,000 tickets in four hours for the final concerts at New Yorks Shea Stadium this past summer, and his co-headlining tours with Elton John pack arenas ... I think of Billy as the American Elton John, says Meilleur ... Singer Jean Meilleur and pianist John Rogan will be joined by a full band and two backup singers as they perform such Joel songs as "Piano Man," "Big Shot," "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl," "Only the Good Die Young," and "New... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Kaiser Family Foundation Partners With Media Around The Globe to Address HIV/AIDS Nov 27, 2008
The CBMP is developed in partnership with the Ford Foundation and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. For more information: and. (PR Newswire)
Blair gives cash to Labour Party Nov 27, 2008
The Liberal Democrats received just under 600,000 in private donations over three months - among them 10,495 each from Sir Elton John and David Furnish. And the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust announced it would provide a grant of up to 1. (BBC News -- UK)
Rosie to the Rescue? Nov 27, 2008
Two weeks ago, at the premiere of Elton John s hit show, Billy Elliott, I overheard several publicists pitching their clients to Rosie for future episodes. Shades of the old days of the Ed Sullivan show. (Fox News)
REVIEW: 'Australia' is a beautiful but overlong journey Nov 27, 2008
No one ever doubted the director's capabilities as an inventive aesthetic stylist ---- this is the man, after all, who dared to set the balcony scene in a swimming pool in his revisionist "Romeo + Juliet," who turned "Moulin Rouge!" into a dizzying dance of light and color, complete with Elton John and Nirvana songs. Here, he focuses his considerable talents on a more traditional genre: the old-fashioned wartime romance. (North County Times)
Short reviews of upcoming films Nov 27, 2008
into a dizzying dance of light and color, complete with Elton John and Nirvana songs. Here, he focuses his considerable talents on a more traditional genre: the big, old-fashioned, wartime romance. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BBC boss who quit in Brand row joins Universal Nov 26, 2008
Douglas will take charge of Universal's two-year-old TV division, which has produced ITV music specials featuring Elton John, Girls Aloud and Take That and has ambitions to move into comedy and drama. Douglas will also oversee Universal Music's UK business strategy. (guardian.co.uk)
U2, Coldplay, Killers help launch digital magazine Nov 26, 2008
U2's track was recorded just last Wednesday, while the Killers, Elton John and the Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant teamed up for the Christmas song "Joseph, Better You Than Me," which MacKinnon describes as "like a power ballad." This is the third year in a row that the Killers have penned a holiday song and donated proceeds to (RED). Meanwhile, John Legend's take on Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" finds him eschewing piano for a stripped-down arrangement with guitar, bass and backing vocalists,... (Reuters)
Sandra and Bobby Smith Nov 26, 2008
The Smiths, to name a few of their country-western adventures, have met Conway Twitty, Johnny Rodriguez, Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Elton John, they have seen Elvis Presley in person and they have sat on a Hee Haw set. Being a CMA member allows Sandra to get tickets for the family. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Gurrumul popular choice for Australian of the year Nov 25, 2008
He has played for the Pope and supported Elton John. Notoriously shy, he rarely gives interviews and prefers to let his music do the talking. (Northern Territory)
Bono's (RED) Wire fights AIDS with music Nov 25, 2008
The premieres also include a live track from the upcoming Sundance series Spectacle, pairing Elvis Costello with The Police, and a new Christmas song recorded by The Killers and Elton John. Bob Dylan and R.E.M. are on deck for future editions. (USA Today -- Life)
For The Killers, It's Back To The Future (Again), By John Norris Nov 25, 2008
" Brandon Flowers, resplendent as ever in a tux, looked like a young James Bond. And you know he had to have been stirred, if not a little bit shaken. There are no more unabashed Anglophiles among U.S. pop-rockers than the Killers. From day one, they have made that clear: They took their name from a New Order video, they've covered Joy Division, Dire Straits, Morrissey and Bowie, they've been remixed by the Pet Shop Boys and Stuart Price (using Bowie's nom de disque the Thin White Duke), they... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Did Take That make Diana cry? Nov 22, 2008
colliedug: Katie Melua and many others like Elton John have made millions from sittin down as they perform concerts. DONT FORGET TO VOTE FOR OUR DIANA. (ITV.com)
All batsmen love going in on a road Nov 22, 2008
O'Keeffe on the New Zealand series: "Daniel Vettori is possibly bowling better than at any stage of his career. His drifting left-arm spinners are swinging more than Elton John. With the cue, the Kiwis will introduce a fatty boom stick No.3 yet to knock back an offer to upsize in Jesse Ryder.". Wayne Bennett on not going to the Cowboys after the board nixed him: "In the end, I thought, thank heavens I'm not going to a club that runs by democracy. Give me leadership over daily democratic meetings... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Welcome to the Jumble Nov 22, 2008
Guns N' Roses always mixed up its hard rock with other stuff: pop-metal, boogie-blues, Queen-inspired glam, schmaltzy piano pop in the Elton John mode. But Chinese Democracy ups the fussiness factor a hundredfoldcall it hard rococo. (Slate)
After the Turkey Nov 22, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* Melee action Nov 21, 2008
The band cites Elton John, Coldplay and John Legend as recent influences. When asked about Melees swing to more pop-oriented music, Cron said: We started Melee saying that we werent going to put any labels on ourselves. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTERS, NCT, Nov. 20, 2008 Nov 21, 2008
"That's where, when your car gives out, just as your payments are done.So now, is it so surprising that they have lost a whole generation of car buyers? You reap what you sow...I currently wn a 2008 Chevy Tahoe.Great Truck! But, my good liberal friends think I should be driving a Prius. I think.. they be wrong. Sally wrote on Nov 20, 2008 9:48 AM:The real agenda of the homosexuals is really quite simple. Since they cannot reproduce, the only way to continue their chosen lifestyle is to recruit... (North County Times)
Did you sustain your prophet? Nov 21, 2008
It's Me wrote on Nov 20, 2008 12:06 PM:" I think people have taken the stance of the LDS church as a direct insult to the homosexual community. I definitely see how it can be an insult, but it should be considered more "indirect" than anything. The definition of marriage IS between a man and a woman. This is about changing a definition, not taking away someone's right. The LDS church has said they support equal rights for all whether that be through domestic partnerships or civil unions. Even... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hip-Hop Monologues: Not Your Average Play Nov 20, 2008
Elton John brings "Billy Elliot The Musical" to the Big Apple. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
Axl Rose's Most Amazing MTV Moments, In Bigger Than The Sound Nov 20, 2008
" The 1992 Video Music Awards were memorable for several reasons, most of which involved host Dana Carvey. On the undercard, we had the now-infamous feud between Rose and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, which started when Cobain and his wife, Courtney Love, asked Rose if he would like to be the godfather of their child. Rose, not wanting to be saddled with the responsibilities that come with godfatherhood, challenges Cobain to a fight. The Nirvana frontman didn't take him up on his offer... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Killers back with new look, sound Nov 19, 2008
Flowers has said previously that Day - on which the band further experiments with their sound through the use of horns, sax solos, harps and steel drums -- was influenced by the music of David Bowie, Lou Reed and Elton John. The Killers collaborated with Reed on the Sawdust track Tranquilize, and with John and the Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant on a new Christmas single Joseph, Better You Than Me. (Jam! Showbiz)
Financial instruments: Rockers teaming with chain stores Nov 17, 2008
Even so, the company counts The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Justin Timberlake and more recently Elton John and The Beatles among the superstar acts it has partnered with for exclusive album and DVD releases. Entertainment and music is where we engage with our customers at the earliest possible stage, Best Buy's Arnold said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Johnny Marr, the busiest Rock God of 2008 Nov 16, 2008
Have a look at the lineup: Lou Reed, the Police, She Jenny Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Elton John (who executive produced the program), Rufus Wainwright, Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Diana Krall (Costello's wife), John Mellencamp, Jakob Dylan, Renie Fleming, James Taylor and. Bill Clinton (here's hoping he breaks out the saxophone). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
British Council brings different shades of music Nov 16, 2008
The LCGC has recorded with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Westlife and Madonna and has been travelling and performing worldwide for more than two decades. No wonder Rev Meade said: We are known as the choir that performs with so many different artistes. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Busboy Steamed At Timberlake's Restaurant Nov 15, 2008
Elton John, Lindsay Lohan, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Alba and Sean Penn make the rounds. Stories. (CBS News)
What to say about Billy Elliot on Broadway Nov 15, 2008
The musical, directed by Stephen Daldry with book and lyrics by Lee Hall and music from Elton John, was a huge success in London ... Elton John, you joke, has written the music for another kind of tiny dancer, but the "songs are more often serviceable than memorable". (guardian.co.uk)
'Billy Elliot' makes a great leap onto Broadway Nov 15, 2008
Billy Elliot' makes a great leap onto Broadway. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (New York Daily News)
90210 Meets Dracula Nov 15, 2008
You could be a fan of Elton John s for the last yes 38 years and still not be prepared for his gigantic Broadway hit, "Billy Elliott." ... What a show it is: "Billy Elliot" first of all takes Elton John to a new plateau in his Broadway musical career. (Fox News)
New Year's Eve gig for Sir Elton Nov 15, 2008
Sir Elton John will perform a New Year's Eve concert at London's O2 arena, it has been announced ... Elton John on his tour with Billy Joel. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Royal Variety show for Lion King Nov 15, 2008
It is best known for its award-winning score, written by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice, and its elaborate costumes. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
John celebrates on Broadway Nov 15, 2008
Elton John still can't believe he's a Broadway hit maker. The 61-year-old musician marveled at his success Thursday night at the opening of "Billy Elliot." He composed the score for that show, "Aida" and "The Lion King," which is still playing on the Great White Way. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Nov 14, 2008
The singers Cliff Richard, Elton John and Bryan Adams attended, and the photographer Mario Testino, along with representatives of dozens of charities supported by Diana, including groups helping vulnerable young people and those with HIV/Aids. In his address, Mr Chartres spoke about Diana publicly shaking the hand of an Aids patient in 1987 when "fear and prejudice" surrounded the disease. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Great Pretenders is this Saturday Nov 14, 2008
There will be laughs, talent and good times as the seniors and their parents imitate artists such as Elton John, N'SYNC, The Supremes, the Reunion of the Solid Gold Dancers and more. Admission is $6 in advance and $8 at the door. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
No marriage for Elton Nov 14, 2008
Sir Elton John does not want to get married. The 'Rocket Man' singer who has a civil partnership with partner David Furnish claims Proposition 8 was passed in California because the word "marriage" discouraged people from voting against it. (iAfrica.com)
Elton's Tiny-Dancer Show Raises The Barre Nov 14, 2008
For that we can thank not only director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall and a wonderful cast - but also Elton John, whose idea it was to make it a musical in the first place. This is his best stage score yet, though given his lackluster "Aida" and the bloodless mess that was "Lestat," that's not saying much. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Buzz Briefs: The Boss, Adam Sandler Nov 13, 2008
On stage with Miley na; Plus: Lindsay Lohan, Elton John r Swift. Stories. (CBS News)
Eminem collaborator bans gays from buying LP Nov 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12 2008, 13:56 GMT. US rapper Trick Trick has told gay people not to buy his new record The Villain. (Digital Spy)
Oasis want Credit Crunch private jet Nov 13, 2008
Kelly Jones, Natalie Portman, Blake Fielder-Civil, George Takei, Alicia Keys, and Elton John. Soap Spoilers. (Digital Spy)
Billy Joel, Elton John Make Touring Team Nov 13, 2008
November 12, 2008 , 10:35 AM ET. Ray Waddell, Nashville and will reprise their wildly successful co-headlining concerts beginning in March of next year. (Billboard.com)
‘Love is love.' Eventually, all America will accept it Nov 13, 2008
But Sir Elton John thinks they have only themselves to blame ... The singer and his partner, David Furnish, attended a fundraiser for the Elton John AIDS Foundation in New York this week. (Globe and Mail)
Americas 50 best hotels Nov 12, 2008
Similarly, the Four Seasons Hotel New York is the I.M Pei-designed flagship of the global luxury chain, and celebrities from Charlie Chaplin to Elton John have famously wined and dined in the Beverly Hills Hotel and its Polo Lounge for nearly a century. These hotels' strong history in their locales is precisely what appealed to the Forbes Traveler board; the former was termed "a mecca for the executive visiting New York," while the latter was "still the place to see and be seen.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dell Co-Presenting Sponsor of Music & Interview TV Series 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...' Nov 12, 2008
The 13-part hour-long weekly series hosted by Elvis Costello and co-produced by Sir Elton John's Rocket Pictures (with Elton John serving as one of the program's Executive Producers) and Tri-Fi Productions combines the best of talk and music television, providing a forum for in-depth discussion and performance ... Executive Producers are Sir Elton John, Elvis Costello, David Furnish, Steve Hamilton-Shaw, Jordan Jacobs, Martin Katz and Stephen Warden ... In the vein of Elton John, Jeff Buckley,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sundance Channel and Luxury Automaker Infiniti Showcase Musical Inspiration in 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...' Premiering December 3 Nov 12, 2008
Executive Producers are Sir Elton John, Elvis Costello, David Furnish, Steve Hamilton-Shaw, Jordan Jacobs, Martin Katz and Stephen Warden. Co-Executive Producer is Alex Coletti. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carrie Underwood Shines in Johnathon Arndt Gallery of Jewels at the 2008 CMA Awards Nov 11, 2008
Supported founders include the Star-Light Star Bright Foundation honoring Steven Spielberg; Grammy Music Cares Foundation honoring Brian Wilson; Grammy Music Cares Foundation honoring James Taylor; Society of Singers honoring Celine Dion; Society of Singers honoring Sir Elton John; The Dorough Lupus Foundation with Howie Dorough and The Academy of Country Music Foundation. For more information about Johnathon Arndt Gallery of Jewels, please visit or contact Mr. Steven Mondavi at... (PR Newswire)
Scottish pipers record album while serving in Iraq Nov 10, 2008
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards second album is the follow-up to last year s Spirit of the Glen CD , outstripping the likes of 50 Cent, Bon Jovi, Elton John and The Stereophonics. The troops, who signed a 1 million record deal last year, had hoped to record the new album called Spirit of the Glen: Journey in the UK.. (Telegraph.co.uk)
'Inspiring' women net Swedish Nov 10, 2008
Previous winners include Sir Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Elton John and Ravi Shankar. Both women were celebrated at the award ceremony in Sweden for overcoming oppression. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Sleeveface' has fans sitting in with their idols on album covers Nov 9, 2008
Images from the book ''Sleeveface'' show fans posing with Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Elton John albums. (Dina rudick/globe staff (top left)). (Boston Globe)
Commentary: So long Richmond County Nov 9, 2008
My predecessor at the Journal quoted Elton John and Meat Loaf in his farewell column. I liked the idea of using music to say good-bye, but I figured I d go with a band a little more my style. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Elton John quits as Watfords life president Nov 9, 2008
Elton John quits as Watfords life president ... Elton John quits as Watfords life president ... WATFORD: Elton John has resigned as life president of Watford because of his unhappiness at the way the English Second Division club is being run. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Elton John quits as lifetime president of Watford Nov 8, 2008
Elton John resigns as life president of Watford - Soccer - SI.com ... Elton John resigns as life president of Watford ... WATFORD, England (AP) -- Elton John has resigned as life president of Watford because of his unhappiness at the way the League Championship club is being run. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Save Mart Center turns five Nov 7, 2008
AEG Live, another of the concert world's big players, has also increased its load in Fresno, with shows featuring Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus and Elton John. "Fresno has a much better reputation," says Susan Rosenbluth, AEG vice president. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Elton John severs his links with Watford Nov 7, 2008
Sir Elton John, the Rocket Man of Vicarage Road for 32 years, has fallen to earth. Not so much with a crash and explosion, but a mild bump and a whimper as he resigned as life president of Watford, the struggling Coca-Cola Championship club. (Times Online)
Hip-hop rising Nov 6, 2008
Everyone at the station bought tickets, he said, but "I wouldn't say it's on par with Elton John, which was amazingly popular with the same people. Maybe Anchorage is so deprived that any big act that comes draws a crowd.". People tend to flock to music they feel familiar with, but The Roots put on a good show no matter one's knowledge of its recorded music, Kendall said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Busy in Vegas Nov 5, 2008
The drummer for Elton John, Nigel Olsson, is a big race fan and a big John Force Racing fan ... We got to visit with them and he invited us to come to the Elton John Red Piano show at Caesar's Palace on Thursday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Record mogul tastes award glory Nov 5, 2008
Mr Grainge, whose roster also includes Amy Winehouse, Duffy and Sir Elton John, has helped make Universal the UK's most successful record company ... The Music Industry Trust Award went to Kylie Minogue last year, and previous recipients have included Beatles producer Sir George Martin, promoter Harvey Goldsmith and Sir Elton John. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Going the distance Nov 4, 2008
"We kept joking it might be Elton John," Ericson said. "But two days before the closing there was a piece of mail that came for [Lagerfeld]." Ericson said she's just happy the home, which sold for about $550,000, is going to someone who will care for it. (Boston Globe)
