Elton John credits AIDS victim Ryan White's family with saving his life

Elton John has announced a special 50th anniversary reissue of his 1971 album ‘Madman Across The Water’.The singer/songwriter’s fourth studio album, which was recorded at Trident Studios in central London in February and August 1971, featured such songs as ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Levon’ and ‘Indian Summer’.‘Madman Across The Water’ will be reissued on June 10 via UMe to celebrate its recent 50th anniversary, and will be available as a 3xCD and 1xBlu-ray super deluxe box set, as well as in 4xLP, 1xLP limited edition coloured vinyl, and 2xCD formats. Pre-order is available now from here.The reissue features Bob Ludwig’s 2016 remaster of the main album, as well as 18 previously unreleased tracks, rare, restored material from the era, piano demos of the album, and the audio from John’s 1972 BBC Sounds For Saturday concert.The box set, which is detailed further in the above video, also includes photos, an essay with interviews with those who helped make the album, memorabilia and artwork taken from the Rocket Archive.You can see the tracklist for the super deluxe box set reissue of ‘Madman Across The Water’ below.CD 1CD 2CD 3 Elton John recently announced a number of new dates for his farewell North American tour.

Sir Elton John and David Furnish's sons have made a surprise appearance in a brand new Instagram post.The couple – who have been together since 1993 – share two boys together, Zachary, 11, and nine-year-old Elijah, who were born through the same surrogate on Christmas Day 2010 and 11 January 2013, respectively. WATCH: Lady Gaga supports Elton John's son on the red carpetSir Elton and his husband tend to keep their children out of the spotlight – but they did feature in a carousel shared by David on social media on Wednesday.“I can’t think of a nicer way for our Elton John Eyewear tour to end than to arrive in Atlanta and see our sons,” he explained in the caption.A post shared by David Furnish (@davidfurnish) “It’s been an amazing and inspirational 10 days, starting in Arkansas, travelling across 5 States and ending in Georgia. I want to say a big personal thank-you to all the @walmart and @samsclub club Associates who greeted us so warmly.

Elton John sure knows how to touch the soul.

Rocketman” himself. Many TikTok users were “brought to tears” after a video was posted showing a mother experiencing “complete euphoria” at a recent Elton John concert.

Charlie Puth got some harsh criticism from Elton John.

Sometimes you need one of your heroes to set you straight.

U2’s Bono and Edge, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John are among the litany of artists mounting Global Citizen’s new ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign – billed by the organisation as “the world’s largest social media rally for refugee relief” – sharing messages in support of and solidarity for Ukrainian peoples.It comes ahead of summit being held today (April 9), with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau co-hosting the main conference alongside European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen. According to the campaign’s website, Global Citizen aim to raise billions of dollars to fund “UN agencies that are part of the flash appeal as well as GlobalGiving, which gives money to 30+ grassroots organizations in the [Ukrainian] region”. “Refugees in Ukraine and around the world need our help now,” Springsteen said in his video message, shared to Instagram yesterday (April 8) with the hashtag #StandUpForUkraine.

Twenty One Pilots have announced details of a new ‘cinema experience’ coming to the big screen next month.For one night only on May 19, the band will screen an extended cut of their 2021 live stream performance documenting their album release show for recent LP ‘Scaled And Icy’.A synopsis for the film reads: “Starring Twenty One Pilots’ singer/guitarist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, ‘Twenty One Pilots Cinema Experience’ delivers a psychedelic, reimagined take on live theatre and performance on a massive scale.“Both intense and dazzling, the event immerses viewers deep into the eclectic catalogue and imagination of one of the most creative acts in music as they unveiled their first new album in three years, ‘Scaled And Icy’.”Tickets for the film go on sale on April 15 here, where full details of worldwide screenings can be found. Select encore screenings will then take place on May 22.it is finally here.

The creme de la creme of the entertainment and fashion world is set to attend Brooklyn Beckham's extravagant nuptials to Nicola Peltz. However, one person who will not be in attendance at the ceremony, set to be held on Saturday 9 April at Nicola's billionaire parents' Florida estate, is Brooklyn's famous godparent, Elton John.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Elton John credits teenage AIDS victim Ryan White and his family with saving his life.The singer told the crowd at his concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday that spending time around White’s family caused him to make changes in his life. White was from Indiana.“I knew that my lifestyle was crazy and out of order.

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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Some of the biggest names in Hollywood and fashion gathered in West Hollywood Sunday night for Elton John’s annual Oscars viewing party, in support of the music legend’s eponymous AIDS Foundation. This year, the star-studded event was hosted by Billy Porter, Eric McCormack and even Lady Gaga, who made a quick appearance before heading to Dolby Theatre to act as a presenter.For much of the evening , attendees such as Caitlyn Jenner, Sofia Richie and Donatella Versace hovered around the Belvedere Bar at the center of the outdoor-indoor tent before sitting down for dinner — and considering the dramatic events that transpired on the Oscars stage later that night, we can only assume that they were happy to have a few drinks in their system before watching the awards.

Kylie Minogue has said Shane Warne’s “light will continue to burn forever” as she led celebrity tributes at the memorial of the Australian cricketer. Stars including Elton John, Robbie Williams and Ed Sheeran also gave tributes to the cricket legend, after he passed away of a heart attack in Thailand earlier this month, at the age of 52.The state funeral was watched by more than 50,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the cricketer was praised for being an “absolute rockstar” for the way he looked out for other people. Kylie said that Shane had that “star quality and charisma that the world go to know and love” and that it “was the same on the doorstep” as out on the cricket field.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn the heels of Elton John’s 75th birthday, the singer and AEG Presents have unveiled the final North American dates of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour.” The announcement promises that the 11 new dates “mark the final shows added to his North American tour.”The new dates include additional performances in East Rutherford, NJ; Foxborough, MA; Toronto,; Vancouver, BC; and Phoenix,  along with a third show added at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Concerts in San Diego, Santa Clara, CA, and Tacoma, WA, have also been added.Elton John’s final North American show – a return to the site of what is arguably his most iconic performance, Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium – on November 20 will be his 2,000th  U.S.

Following in Elton John’s footsteps? The singer and husband David Furnish’s two sons are music lovers.

Chris Willman Music WriterAt Elton John’s 30th annual viewing party to benefit his AIDS Foundation, there was little danger of the crowd not sticking around after the Oscars were over, with Brandi Carlile and her full band doing an hour-long set to cap off the night. “It ain’t a mini-set,” Carlile said on the red carpet. “We’re going all the way.

For the first time at the Elton John Aids Foundation’s Academy Awards viewing party, Elton John… wasn’t there. Elton, 75, missed the gala to play a rescheduled date on his long-delayed “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. “He does want to finish touring,” said David Furnish, Elton’s husband, while speaking EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife at the Mar. 28 part. “It is very important for him to spend more time with the family, but Elton will never stop.”

Elton John wasn’t at his annual Oscars party this year, but that didn’t stop celebs from stepping out for the event!