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Elton John
British pop icon
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New Zealand: Auckland floods turn roads to rivers
In New Zealand's largest city, officials have closed the airport and declared a state of emergency due to flash floods.
Elton John to take a final bow at Glastonbury
The singer is set to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in what organizers say will be his farewell show in Britain.
'Lightyear' and other films banned
The new Pixar movie "Lightyear" has just been banned in several Arab countries. A look at film censorship worldwide.
Metallica: 'Nothing Else Matters' turns 30
Metallica's megahit "Nothing Else Matters" has been writing music history for three decades.
40 years of Metallica
A double anniversary: The heavy metal band was formed in 1981, and their self-titled album was released 10 years later.
What did you do during lockdown? Elton John made an album
Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus appear on John’s new album "The Lockdown Sessions."
Global Citizen Live: 24-hour charity concert kicks off
Several public figures have joined the event to raise awareness about climate change, vaccine inequality and famine.
Billie Eilish live at Global Citizen concert
Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay also performed at the concert highlighting climate issues and poverty.
Elton John delays European tour dates after hip injury
The 74-year-old singer has postponed the Europe leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" to 2023.
Can you imagine soccer without music?
Many famous musicians have a special relationship with soccer — not just Ed Sheeran.
Neil Young sues Trump campaign over repeated use of songs
Singer Neil Young has already sued the President, while others like Mick Jagger and Sia have threatened to take action.
Samoa bans Elton John film 'Rocketman' over gay scenes
The country's chief censor said the movie "doesn't go well with Christian beliefs here."
Elton John biopic previews in Russia with cuts
Russians are unlikely to see a movie biography of British singer Elton John in its entirety.
Elton John to quit touring after 50 years
The 70-year-old British singer has announced his final world tour, "Farewell, Yellow Brick Road" beginning in September.
How 'Candle in the Wind' became an anthem to Princess Diana
The ballad about a life extinguished early became the most successful single since the introduction of the charts.
The largest farewell: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
On April 20, 1992, the farewell concert for Queen's flamboyant singer Freddie Mercury was a unique event.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 25.03.2017
Elton John is turning 70, Poppy J. Anderson writes romance novels and a French chef turns to vegetables.
Rocket Man: Elton John turns 70
Bright glittery suits, plateau shoes, feather boas and crazy glasses: in the 1970s, Elton John was one flashy character.
Pop star from the streets of London
A new album, a world tour - the month of March is all about Ed Sheeran.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week
How Eugeni Quitllet turns dreams into designs.
Elton John's private photo collection on show at Tate Modern
Some 190 rare vintage prints by artists like Man Ray and Dorothea Lange are on display at the Tate Modern.
Elton John’s photo exhibition
The British superstar shows parts of his collection of photography in London.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 10.11.2016
Reactions to Donald Trump’s election from Berlin and Slovenia and Elton John’s photo collection.
'Fifth Beatle' and recording magician
British record producer and musician George Martin, who helped launch the Beatles, dies at the age of 90.
Putin calls Elton John … for real this time
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a telephone call to gay pop star Sir Elton John and suggested a meeting.
Did Putin really call Sir Elton John?
Vladimir Putin's spokesman says the Russian president did not call Elton John to discuss LGBT equality.
Venice mayor seeks to ban gay pride parade
The mayor of Venice has announced plans ban "pride parades." He previously had a public spat with pop star Elton John.
Pop legend Elton John marries
British pop superstar Elton John has wed his partner of 21 years, David Furnish, after England legalized same-sex marriage early this year. The high-profile event was attended by dozens of celebrities and friends.
'Scandal' in the wind?
Brussels says it will probe Italy's use of EU funds to stage an Elton John concert in Naples.
European Artists Launch Campaign for Tax Cut
Best-selling European pop artists, among them Elton John and Eros Ramazzotti, sign a petition demanding the EU lower value added tax on CDs and put an end to what they decry as cultural discrimination against music.
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