Elton John Doesn’t Bring Out Britney, But Instead Does ‘Tiny Dancer’ With… Brandon Flowers

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International BAFTA has updated its campaigning rules for next year’s film awards, and is “having conversations internally” about reviewing its theatrical eligibility rules for 2025 following the Oscars’ expanded geographic criteria requirements. The British Academy revealed its new rules for the 2024 awards on Wednesday, with stricter regulations around campaigning — particularly in relation to social media — and a new bullying and harassment policy for U.K.-based productions. Speaking to Variety, BAFTA also revealed that it’s debating changes for the 2025 awards, for which the eligibility period begins in January.

Elton John has officially completed his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour in Stockholm, after 333 shows and nearly five years.Performing in the city’s Tele2 Arena on Saturday night (July 8), John’s final song of the night – and, by extension, the entire tour – was the tour’s semi-title track, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’. Before performing the song, Sir Elton gave a final speech to the reported 45,000 people in attendance to thank them for their support across his entire career.“I’ve had the most wonderful career… beyond belief,” said John (via Rolling Stone).

Britney Spears has finally seen the video showing her tap NBA star Victor Wembanyama's shoulder before the player's security guard «back handed» her. And, despite everything that went down, she's still a fan of the rookie.The 41-year-old pop singer took to Instagram on Friday and expressed befuddlement at what transpired at the ARIA Hotel in Las Vegas earlier this week between her and Damian Smith, the Director of Team Security for the San Antonio Spurs.«I've been working in the industry for years and have been with some of the most famous people in the world … NSYNC at one point were like The Beatles … girls would throw themselves at them everywhere we went … not one time in my life has a security guard ever hit another person !!!» she captioned her lengthy post.The singer said she's not playing the victim by sharing her point of view.

Britney Spears says she was hit by an NBA security guard. Others have downplayed the incident. But you know what? Video don’t lie!!!

Shout! Factory and Aardman have entered a distribution agreement for the award-winning titles “Shaun the Sheep,” “Wallace & Gromit,” “Morph” and “Timmy Time,” the companies announced Monday. Exclusive home video, EST EST and TVOD rights and limited theatrical rights in the U.S. and Canada to four of Aardman’s properties will be granted to Shout! Factory per the agreement.  “We’re big fans of Aardman and these wonderful films and series and are very much looking forward to creating a release plan that excites dedicated fans and creates new ones,” said Melissa Boag, Shout’s executive vice president of kids and family. “Aardman’s worldwide reputation as an innovative home for compelling stories that captivate audiences make them an ideal partner for Shout! Factory.”

Justin Bieber has had periods of closeness — and times of estrangement — with his mom, Pattie Mallette, and dad, Jeremy Bieber.

Elton John performed potentially his final ever show at Glastonbury 2023, special guest Stephen Sanchez has revealed that the singer-songwriter changed his plans for the set at the last minute.The 20-year-old musician joined the ‘Rocketman’ onstage during his headline slot at the Pyramid Stage on Sunday (June 25) and the two duetted on his own TikTok hit ‘Until I Found You’.He was one of four special guests who joined the music icon on the night, and the show marked Sir Elton’s last scheduled performance of his mammoth ‘Farewell’ tour — which has seen him play over 350 shows across five years.Now, coming up to a week since the monumental set took place, Sanchez has revealed that he and Sir Elton were initially set to perform the latter’s hit 1983 song ‘I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues’, but the decision was overturned by the pianist at the last minute.“We’d spent weeks [preparing for] that and then he came to see me and the boys at The Troubadour,” Sanchez said to Rolling Stone. “The week after, he just rang me and said, ‘Stephen, I’ve had a thought.

Dua Lipa revealed why she missed out on performing with Elton John at his Glastonbury headlining set this year.Fans of both Lipa and Sir Elton were speculating that she would be one of his special guests on stage due to their Number one hit ‘Cold Heart’. Though the ‘Rocketman’ singer did host a star-studded lineup during his performance, Lipa was not one of them. To the fans’ disappointment, Sir Elton still played the track with Lipa’s voice as backing vocals.In a since-deleted Instagram story post, Lipa shared that she was hosting a dinner with her friends and family during the Glastonbury set.

Elton John‘s headline set at Glastonbury 2023 last night (June 25) broke viewing figures on the BBC, with millions watching across the UK.The legendary singer-songwriter played what seems to be his last ever UK show on Worthy Farm, bringing a hit-packed set to one of the biggest crowds the Pyramid Stage has ever seen.Now, according to overnights.tv (via The Independent), the set was watched by 7.3million viewers across the BBC, three times that which saw Paul McCartney headline last year and the most-viewed set on television in the festival’s history.The other two headliners, Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys attracted a viewership of 1million and 1.5million respectively.During the show, John was joined by Gabriels frontman Jacob Lusk, up-and-comer Stephen Sanchez, Rina Sawayama and The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, though rumours prior to the set included Britney Spears.Reviewing Elton John’s Glastonbury set, NME wrote: “Look at that setlist – it can’t be improved. As previously promised, the ending segment of the show saw “all hell break loose”. ‘Crocodile Rock’, massive.

Elton John raised the roof at Glastonbury last night in what could be the Rocketman singer’s last ever performance, and he was watched by more than 7M viewers on the BBC.

Sir Elton John performed at Glastonbury last night (June 26) but his special guests left some fans disappointed.The legendary songwriter, who is currently embarking on his last tour, played the Pyramid stage at the festival last night (June 25) and was joined by a number of artists to help him sing some of his hits. But some took to social media to share that they were not impressed. One person tweeted: #EltonJohn was very good but his special guests were a bit underwhelming & it was kinda weird that he did the Dua Lipa one in his own! #glastonbury2023”.

Britney Spears fans were left disappointed after the superstar did not make a guest appearance during Elton John’s Glastonbury set on Sunday.

Sir Elton John performed what was set to be his last-ever UK show as he brought Glastonbury 2023 to a close.

Elton John has wowed Glastonbury with a career-spanning, star-studded set for his final UK gig ever.Opening with a cover of The Who’s Pinball Wizard, John ran through all his hits including ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’ and ‘I’m Still Standing.’There were surprise guests too. “My next guest, I first met in 2005 when I started playing Las Vegas.

Elton John brought out The Killers’ Brandon Flowers during his final ever UK gig at Glastonbury tonight (June 25).“My next guest, I first met in 2005 when I started playing Las Vegas. He came round to my hotel suite to play me his band’s first album, which was called ‘Hot Fuss’,” Elton said, introducing Flowers.“We’ve been friends ever since, and he was the first person I thought of to ask to come and sing with me, even though he’s played Glastonbury six times with The Killers.

Elton John‘s headline Glastonbury set, forming a massive crowd around the Pyramid Stage.Many of the revellers making up the Sunday night audience wore costumes, glasses and sequins in honour of the legendary performer. See photos and social media posts of the avid fans below.The gesture didn’t go unnoticed by John, who towards the end of his set decided to thank the audience.“I want to thank you all for showing up in your costumes and your glasses and your outfits,” he said.

Sir Elton John has left fans in awe with a stellar performance at Glastonbury as he took to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night for a "special and emotional" show.

Britney Spears’ Instagram has led fans to speculate that it’s another clue she could be appearing at Elton John’s Glastonbury headline show this evening.Yesterday (June 24) it was confirmed that John will be joined by four special guests at his headline slot at Glastonbury. The legendary singer-songwriter is set to perform his last ever UK show at the festival.

Sir Elton John will bring on four special guests during his headline show at Glastonbury this weekend, his husband David Furnish has revealed.The Rocket Man superstar will take to the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm on Sunday night for what has been billed as his final UK gig. Discussing Sir Elton’s plans for surprises at the show, David told Sky News’ Beth Rigby: “Four collaborators of his choosing. People, he just thought, ‘I’d really like to do something with these artists at Glastonbury’.

Elton John will be joined by four special guests at his headline slot at Glastonbury.Taking place tomorrow night (June 25), the legendary singer-songwriter is set to perform his last ever UK show at the festival. The set follows his mammoth ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’, which saw him play over 350 shows over five years.While it comes as no surprise that there will be a few special moments lined up for the upcoming show, over recent months the main speculation has been around who will join the ‘Rocketman’ singer for the final set.