Elton John praises Madonna for “heartfelt” tribute to AIDs victims on ‘Celebration Tour’

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President Joe Biden weighed in on the tentative agreement to resolve the SAG-AFTRA strike, pointing to it as an example of how “collective bargaining works.”

Stephen Sanchez has shared details of 2024 UK and European tour – find out how to buy tickets below.The Nashville singer-songwriter’s ‘The Troubadour Takes Europe Tour’ will take in shows at Bristol’s SWX, London’s KOKO and Manchester’s New Century Hall between February 12 and 14 before other stops in major European cities.Tickets go on general sale at this Friday (November 10) at 9am GMT here. A fan pre-sale is already open for select dates.The news follows the release of Sanchez’s debut album ‘Angel Face’.

It’s music video night in the ballroom, so everyone’s job was to find inspiration from certain pop culture hits to get a smile out of guest judge Paula Adbul. Turns out it wasn’t that hard; Abdul doled out lots of 9s and 10s!

Elton John has joined forces with Marmite to launch a limited-edition jar – with proceeds being donated to an AIDs charity.News of the collaboration was revealed earlier today (November 6), when Sir Elton re-shared a post from the official Marmite Instagram page. In the image, the new limited-edition jar is seen featuring artwork inspired by the cover of his iconic 1973 album.The project not only marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary singer, songwriter and pianist’s seventh studio album, but also sees the two join forces to help raise funds for the artist’s own charity, dedicated to supporting those with AIDs.“We’re back and ready to spread the love with a new ELTON JOHN LIMITED-EDITION Marmite jar in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation,” read the caption.“Our latest collaboration celebrates the 50th anniversary of the ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ album and is available to buy now in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.”In the update, the company also confirms that the new jar “marks the start of a THREE YEAR, $1 million partnership” between Marmite and the Elton John AIDs Foundation, which will run until 2025 and continue to “ensure ongoing support for individuals impacted by HIV”.Check out the full post below, and you can find the limited-edition run of Marmite in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.

Sir Elton John has revealed that he has completed a new album with the help of his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.The renowned singer, songwriter and pianist announced the news at the recent class of 2023 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony, which saw Taupin inducted after nearly 60 years of collaborating with Sir Elton.Making a speech at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn last Friday (November 3) to present the award to Taupin, the musician said (via Rolling Stone): “Our success story is what it is, you all know… Through the years we grew and we grew and we grew.”He continued: “We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale. And throughout that time, we never ever really had an argument.”“He was disgusted with my behaviour, yes, that’s a given.

Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis has responded to the most recent news about the festival’s headliners saying they’re “untrue”.Yesterday (November 4), reports emerged that suggested Madonna was to headline next year’s festival at Worthy Farm alongside Dua Lipa and Coldplay.However, in a statement posted to social media today (November 5), Eavis quelled the rumours, saying they were still working on the final line-up.Eavis wrote: “As always, there is much speculation and excitement about who is playing at Glastonbury. We are working on the line-up day and night at the moment, but it’s still changing every day.“The story about our confirmed headliners is untrue.

Madonna will reportedly headline Glastonbury Festival next summer alongside Dua Lipa and Coldplay.As noted in the Mail on Sunday, Madonna will reportedly close the festival on Sunday night, with Dua Lipa headlining on the Friday and Coldplay, who have headlined the festival previously in 2002, 2005, 2011 and 2016, set to headline on Saturday.No performers for the 2024 festival have been officially announced as yet. Fans however have already been speculating over whether Madonna could headline Glastonbury 2024 after organiser Emily Eavis recently shared an image from a ‘Celebration Tour’ concert in London.

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page made a surprise appearance at last night’s (November 3) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony – check out the moment below.At the ceremony, late roots guitarist Link Wray was honoured with the Musical Influence Award. Page was there honouring the musician, and performed Wray’s classic song ‘Rumble’ in tribute.A video celebrating the musician also included a tribute from Iggy Pop.You can watch Page’s performance in full here:Elsewhere at the ceremony, Tom Morello accepted Rage Against the Machine’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.The Los Angeles group were inducted at the ceremony in New York by Ice-T, but band members Zack de la Rocha, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk were not in attendance.Morello went on to give a politically motivated speech, after which he was seen backstage holding his trophy as well as a note that read, “Ceasefire” in seeming reference to the ongoing war in Israel and Palestine.St.

St. Vincent has performed a version of ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ to honour Kate Bush’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watch the footage below.The ceremony took place in New York last night (November 3), with Bush being inducted with a speech by Big Boi.Ahead of the event, Bush had issued a statement on her website that she would not be attending the ceremony, adding: “I am completely blown away by this huge honour – an award that sits in the big beating heart of the American music industry,” she said.

Kate Bush has issued a statement thanking the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her upcoming induction, but has confirmed she will not attend the event.It had been speculated upon whether the iconic singer, who very rarely makes public appearances, would show up for her induction ceremony.Instead, she has expressed her honour at being included in this year’s class of inductees in a letter published on her own website.“I am completely blown away by this huge honour – an award that sits in the big beating heart of the American music industry,” she said. “Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me.

Thania Garcia Kate Bush has confirmed that she will not be in attendance tonight at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York. In a letter uploaded to her website, Bush explains she won’t be at the ceremony but “the real honour is knowing that you felt I deserved it,” she wrote. “The RRHOF has welcomed me into the most extraordinary rostrum of overwhelming talent.” The induction ceremony will be holding its 38th iteration tonight at 8 p.m.

Missy Elliott has recalled her shock at becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.The hip-hop icon is set to be inducted into the prestigious hall tonight (November 3), and will become the first female rapper to ever receive the honour.Speaking about the acknowledgement of her discography in a new interview with Good Morning America, Elliott recalled her shock at being chosen and admitted that she initially thought an artist from the hip-hop world made the accomplishment “so far out of reach”.She also stated that “words cannot describe” what it feels like to be taking to the stage tonight, and that she is particularly pleased to be given the induction this year – as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.“No matter what people say, the hip-hop world is something special and unique,” she told host Robin Roberts.She later added how it felt to be alongside fellow 2023 inductees: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners, saying “To be even at a table with them is a blessing, past a blessing, there’s got to be a bigger word than that.”Held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast live in the US Disney+ ( 8pm ET and 5pm PT).

Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Keith Urban are set to feature on Foy Vance‘s on new single ‘Guiding Light (Anniversary Edition)’.The new track – which was originally recorded for Vance’s 2013 album ‘Joy Of Nothing’ and features vocals from longtime friend Sheeran – is set for release on November 16 via Gingerbread Man Records for the 10-year anniversary. You can pre-save it here.“When I wrote ‘Guiding Light’ I was feeling lost in my life due to a loss of family, friendships and reason,” said Vance in a press statement.

The Rolling Stones have become the first act to have top 10 albums in the United States in every decade since the 1960s.Their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ entered the Billboard 200 chart at Number Three this week (October 31), extending the band’s record as the artist with the most top 10 albums of all time, with 38 in total.In their home country, The Rolling Stones already held the record for the artist with number one albums in the most decades. In 2020, a re-issue of their 1973 album ‘Goats Head Soup’ reached the top spot, marking number ones in six separate decades, although they did not get a chart-topper in the 2000s in the UK.‘Hackney Diamonds’, which was released on October 20, also recently reached the top of the UK Albums Chart, their 14th Number One in all.

Elton John is praising Madonna for her activism on tour.

Shakira used to be a child performer. On social media, a fan account uploaded a video of Shakira singing and dancing along to Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita.” Shakira visits her family in Barranquilla for a special birthdayBad Bunny reinterprets one of Shakira’s viral quotes into his new track ‘Los Pits’A post shared by Shakira Colombia (@shakiraeb)The clip shows Shakira as a young girl, dancing and singing along to Madonna while showing off some of her choreography. The performance was featured on a program called “De los sueños...

Glastonbury Festival, hinting once again that there could be two female headliners.The 2024 edition of the legendary Worthy Farm event will take place between June 26-30, with the first batches of tickets due to go on sale next week. No acts have been announced as of yet.Speaking on the latest episode of Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw’s Sidetracked podcast, Glastonbury co-organiser Eavis spoke about the progress the team has made in putting the bill together.“2024 is still a little up in the air.

Dancing With the Stars paid tribute to late head judge Len Goodman with a special dance during tonight’s (October 24) “Most Memorable Year” episode.

On Saturday (October 21) for Will Ferrell's "Best Night of Your Life 2" benefit concert, he and his Step Brothers co-star John C. Reilly went on stage to perform the 2008 film's iconic track, "Boats & Hoes" with the help of a very special guest—Snoop Dogg.