John’s Disney+ special won the award for outstanding variety special at the Primetime Emmys on Monday night, beating the likes of the most recent Oscars and Tony Awards shows, Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, and Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.

This victory finally helped John win one award that had been eluding him for years and officially become the EGOT winner. He’s also the recipient of five Grammy awards, two best original song Oscars for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King and “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman, and one Tony for the best original score for Aida.

John wasn’t present at the ceremony, but he acknowledged this historic honor in an official statement.

“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight. The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world,” said John in a press release.

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John released an official statement confirming he’ll perform on the Pyramid Stage on June 25, 2023 and said he couldn’t be more excited to be headlining this event.

“The festival’s genuine, enthusiastic support for the best emerging talent is something I’ve long admired.  There is no more fitting way to say goodbye to my British fans. I can’t wait to embrace the spirit of the greatest festival in the world. It’s going to be incredibly emotional,” said John in a statement.

Glastonbury co-organizer Emily Eavis echoed his words, saying it gives her enormous pleasure to announce that the one and only Elton John will make his first Glastonbury appearance next year and have “the mother of all send-offs” at their festival.

John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour kicked off back in 2018, and it’s expected to consist of over 300 concerts worldwide. It has grossed $358.6 million across 179 shows so far, and it’s on the quest to become one of the highest-grossing tours of the 21st century.

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It’s no secret that the music icon was extremely prolific during the ‘60s and ‘70s, but most of his creations from those years have yet to be released for the public to hear. Until now that is. 

On November 13, Elton will finally unveil much of his previously unheard music with the world with the release of an eight-disc collection titled Elton: Jewel Box.

While we eagerly wait for the collection to drop, John released a video for “Regimental Sgt. Zippo,” a track and clip inspired by The Beatles during their psychedelic era. “From the album that never was … Regimental Sgt. Zippo was going to be the title track of my unreleased debut album in 1969,” John wrote on Twitter. “You can find it on my upcoming Jewel Box!” 

Listen and watch it below now!

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The iconic singer-songwriter, who co-wrote the original film’s songs, tells British GQ that he’s disappointed with the new iteration’s music.

“The new version of The Lion King was a huge disappointment to me because I believe they messed the music up,” he said. “Music was so much a part of the original and the music in the current film didn’t have the same impact. The magic and joy were lost. The soundtrack hasn’t had nearly the same impact in the charts that it had 25 years ago when it was the bestselling album of the year. The new soundtrack fell out of the charts so quickly, despite the massive box-office success.”

John also expressed his desire to have been more involved in the project. 

“I wish I’d been invited to the party more, but the creative vision for the film and its music was different this time around and I wasn’t really welcomed or treated with the same level of respect. That makes me extremely sad. I’m so happy that the right spirit for the music lives on with the Lion King stage musical.”

The news Lion King hauled more than $1 billion worldwide.

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According to the legend himself, the movie is a true depiction of Elton John’s life and career. The colorful biopic gives us the downs as well as the ups and unapologetically leaves nothing out.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, John explained that it was important to him that the film didn’t try to glamorize his life. He wanted it to depict things exactly how they were.

He revealed: “This is how my life was, and I didn’t want to cover it and gloss it over. And it’s difficult to watch because I thought, ‘God, I don’t want to go back there. Thank God I came out of it’.”

He also added that the film’s depiction of how success affected him was accurate. He said: “Success was fantastic, and then I couldn’t cope with it. And you can’t leave out the bad.”

You can watch Rocketman in movie theaters now.

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Timberlake’s name came up because he did an amazing job embodying John’s spirit in the music video “This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore”. He rocked a series of flamboyant outfits, looking just like the younger version of the fellow singer, but it wasn’t enough to win the role.

John’s husband and Rocketman producer David Furnish discussed Timberlake’s involvement with The Hollywood Reporter but admitted there was never a formal offer on the table.

“We never formerly approached Justin because we weren’t ever at a stage where it was the right time to approach him. But he did an amazing job in the video. He put on a prosthetic nose, and it turned out to have been some really interesting acting work as well,” said Furnish.

Rocketman had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival, and it’s opening in theaters on May 31st. In addition to Egerton, it also stars Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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Multiple outlets confirm that Rocketman’s world premiere has been set for May 16. 

“We are incredibly honoured and excited to premiere our movie Rocketman at the Cannes film festival on May 16th. This has been a labour of love for all of us and we couldn’t dream of a better launching pad for this very special film,” said producers Rocket Pictures and Marv Films in a statement.

The film stars Taron Egerton as the musical icon. It is directed by Dexter Fletcher, who took the reins on the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody after director Bryan Singer was fired.

The film is about the fantastical human story of John’s breakthrough years. It follows John’s early days as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music up to his eventual musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. The film is titled after John’s 1972 song “Rocket Man”.It also stars Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, and Bryce Dallas Howard.

A domestic release has been slated for May 31.

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The yet to be titled upcoming memoir is due to be released on October 15.

The news was announced by the “Rocket Man” himself Friday. “My life has been one helluva roller coaster ride and I’m now ready to tell you my story, in my own words. My first and only official autobiography will be released October 2019,” he tweeted.

“I can’t wait for you to read because it’s the truth and so many books that have been written about me haven’t exactly been truthful,” he added. 

The iconic musician is currently on his farewell tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, and plans to retire from music once the tour finishes in 2021 after more than 300 shows.

The new memoir will arrive after the upcoming biopic about John’s life, Rocket Man, due out this May, starring Taron Egerton as the musical genius.

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The first official photo from the upcoming Elton John biopic titled Rocketman has dropped and it even got John himself all excited. 

The image is of Taron Egerton in character as the pop icon. We’re talking about a complete transformation with Egerton clad in a gold lamé jacket paired with glittery sunglasses and winged boots while lounging on a couch inside a private plane. John himself took to social media, sharing the image on Instagram and writing, “Words cannot describe how proud and excited I am. Hold on to your glasses, this is going to be a wild ride!”

The feature is described by the studio as an “uncensored human story”. The “epic musical fantasy” will retell the musical icon’s early years. 

Also starring in the Dexter Fletcher helmed biopic are Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones, and Bryce Dallas Howard. 

Rocketman will premiere on May 31, 2019.

An epic musical fantasy. An uncensored human story. Take a first look at @TaronEgerton as Sir @eltonofficial in #Rocketman, coming soon. pic.twitter.com/B3BRCnLZs8

— Paramount Pictures (@ParamountUK) September 28, 2018

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Elton John has made sure that he has no concerts planned for one particular weekend in May, that is of course the weekend the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to get married.

Announcing a scheduling conflict on Friday, the 70-year-old singer has pushed his concerts at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that were set for Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. Instead, the performances will take place on Sunday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 16.

John, who was very close friends with Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, has yet to confirm whether he has been invited or perhaps will he be performing at the royal wedding on May 19.

ET reported that when asked at this year’s GRAMMYs, John simply responded, “I have no idea. No one’s been invited yet.” John’s husband, however, gave a bit more of an enthusiastic answer saying, ”crossing our fingers!”

In a recent interview on ITV’s Lorraine, John spoke of how big a love Harry and Markle share.

“I spent some time with him at Google camp in Sicily last summer, and I could tell that he was totally in love.And I thought, ‘Good for you,'” Elton continued. “Both those boys seem to have be ecstatically happy and that’s all you want people to be, no matter who they are. When people get married, you want it to last. You want them to be happy. I’m happy for him. I hope they have a wonderful day.”

It’s safe to say that John’s rescheduling move, is almost as good as an official confirmation of attendance at the highly anticipated royal wedding.

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John’s Disney+ special won the award for outstanding variety special at the Primetime Emmys on Monday night, beating the likes of the most recent Oscars and Tony Awards shows, Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, and Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.

This victory finally helped John win one award that had been eluding him for years and officially become the EGOT winner. He’s also the recipient of five Grammy awards, two best original song Oscars for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King and “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman, and one Tony for the best original score for Aida.

John wasn’t present at the ceremony, but he acknowledged this historic honor in an official statement.

“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight. The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world,” said John in a press release.

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John released an official statement confirming he’ll perform on the Pyramid Stage on June 25, 2023 and said he couldn’t be more excited to be headlining this event.

“The festival’s genuine, enthusiastic support for the best emerging talent is something I’ve long admired.  There is no more fitting way to say goodbye to my British fans. I can’t wait to embrace the spirit of the greatest festival in the world. It’s going to be incredibly emotional,” said John in a statement.

Glastonbury co-organizer Emily Eavis echoed his words, saying it gives her enormous pleasure to announce that the one and only Elton John will make his first Glastonbury appearance next year and have “the mother of all send-offs” at their festival.

John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour kicked off back in 2018, and it’s expected to consist of over 300 concerts worldwide. It has grossed $358.6 million across 179 shows so far, and it’s on the quest to become one of the highest-grossing tours of the 21st century.

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It’s no secret that the music icon was extremely prolific during the ‘60s and ‘70s, but most of his creations from those years have yet to be released for the public to hear. Until now that is. 

On November 13, Elton will finally unveil much of his previously unheard music with the world with the release of an eight-disc collection titled Elton: Jewel Box.

While we eagerly wait for the collection to drop, John released a video for “Regimental Sgt. Zippo,” a track and clip inspired by The Beatles during their psychedelic era. “From the album that never was … Regimental Sgt. Zippo was going to be the title track of my unreleased debut album in 1969,” John wrote on Twitter. “You can find it on my upcoming Jewel Box!” 

Listen and watch it below now!

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The iconic singer-songwriter, who co-wrote the original film’s songs, tells British GQ that he’s disappointed with the new iteration’s music.

“The new version of The Lion King was a huge disappointment to me because I believe they messed the music up,” he said. “Music was so much a part of the original and the music in the current film didn’t have the same impact. The magic and joy were lost. The soundtrack hasn’t had nearly the same impact in the charts that it had 25 years ago when it was the bestselling album of the year. The new soundtrack fell out of the charts so quickly, despite the massive box-office success.”

John also expressed his desire to have been more involved in the project. 

“I wish I’d been invited to the party more, but the creative vision for the film and its music was different this time around and I wasn’t really welcomed or treated with the same level of respect. That makes me extremely sad. I’m so happy that the right spirit for the music lives on with the Lion King stage musical.”

The news Lion King hauled more than $1 billion worldwide.

The post Elton John: The ‘Lion King’ Remake is a “Huge Disappointment” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

According to the legend himself, the movie is a true depiction of Elton John’s life and career. The colorful biopic gives us the downs as well as the ups and unapologetically leaves nothing out.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, John explained that it was important to him that the film didn’t try to glamorize his life. He wanted it to depict things exactly how they were.

He revealed: “This is how my life was, and I didn’t want to cover it and gloss it over. And it’s difficult to watch because I thought, ‘God, I don’t want to go back there. Thank God I came out of it’.”

He also added that the film’s depiction of how success affected him was accurate. He said: “Success was fantastic, and then I couldn’t cope with it. And you can’t leave out the bad.”

You can watch Rocketman in movie theaters now.

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Timberlake’s name came up because he did an amazing job embodying John’s spirit in the music video “This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore”. He rocked a series of flamboyant outfits, looking just like the younger version of the fellow singer, but it wasn’t enough to win the role.

John’s husband and Rocketman producer David Furnish discussed Timberlake’s involvement with The Hollywood Reporter but admitted there was never a formal offer on the table.

“We never formerly approached Justin because we weren’t ever at a stage where it was the right time to approach him. But he did an amazing job in the video. He put on a prosthetic nose, and it turned out to have been some really interesting acting work as well,” said Furnish.

Rocketman had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival, and it’s opening in theaters on May 31st. In addition to Egerton, it also stars Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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Multiple outlets confirm that Rocketman’s world premiere has been set for May 16. 

“We are incredibly honoured and excited to premiere our movie Rocketman at the Cannes film festival on May 16th. This has been a labour of love for all of us and we couldn’t dream of a better launching pad for this very special film,” said producers Rocket Pictures and Marv Films in a statement.

The film stars Taron Egerton as the musical icon. It is directed by Dexter Fletcher, who took the reins on the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody after director Bryan Singer was fired.

The film is about the fantastical human story of John’s breakthrough years. It follows John’s early days as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music up to his eventual musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. The film is titled after John’s 1972 song “Rocket Man”.It also stars Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, and Bryce Dallas Howard.

A domestic release has been slated for May 31.

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The yet to be titled upcoming memoir is due to be released on October 15.

The news was announced by the “Rocket Man” himself Friday. “My life has been one helluva roller coaster ride and I’m now ready to tell you my story, in my own words. My first and only official autobiography will be released October 2019,” he tweeted.

“I can’t wait for you to read because it’s the truth and so many books that have been written about me haven’t exactly been truthful,” he added. 

The iconic musician is currently on his farewell tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, and plans to retire from music once the tour finishes in 2021 after more than 300 shows.

The new memoir will arrive after the upcoming biopic about John’s life, Rocket Man, due out this May, starring Taron Egerton as the musical genius.

The post Elton John Announces First Autobiography appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The first official photo from the upcoming Elton John biopic titled Rocketman has dropped and it even got John himself all excited. 

The image is of Taron Egerton in character as the pop icon. We’re talking about a complete transformation with Egerton clad in a gold lamé jacket paired with glittery sunglasses and winged boots while lounging on a couch inside a private plane. John himself took to social media, sharing the image on Instagram and writing, “Words cannot describe how proud and excited I am. Hold on to your glasses, this is going to be a wild ride!”

The feature is described by the studio as an “uncensored human story”. The “epic musical fantasy” will retell the musical icon’s early years. 

Also starring in the Dexter Fletcher helmed biopic are Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones, and Bryce Dallas Howard. 

Rocketman will premiere on May 31, 2019.

An epic musical fantasy. An uncensored human story. Take a first look at @TaronEgerton as Sir @eltonofficial in #Rocketman, coming soon. pic.twitter.com/B3BRCnLZs8

— Paramount Pictures (@ParamountUK) September 28, 2018

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Elton John has made sure that he has no concerts planned for one particular weekend in May, that is of course the weekend the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to get married.

Announcing a scheduling conflict on Friday, the 70-year-old singer has pushed his concerts at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that were set for Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. Instead, the performances will take place on Sunday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 16.

John, who was very close friends with Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, has yet to confirm whether he has been invited or perhaps will he be performing at the royal wedding on May 19.

ET reported that when asked at this year’s GRAMMYs, John simply responded, “I have no idea. No one’s been invited yet.” John’s husband, however, gave a bit more of an enthusiastic answer saying, ”crossing our fingers!”

In a recent interview on ITV’s Lorraine, John spoke of how big a love Harry and Markle share.

“I spent some time with him at Google camp in Sicily last summer, and I could tell that he was totally in love.And I thought, ‘Good for you,'” Elton continued. “Both those boys seem to have be ecstatically happy and that’s all you want people to be, no matter who they are. When people get married, you want it to last. You want them to be happy. I’m happy for him. I hope they have a wonderful day.”

It’s safe to say that John’s rescheduling move, is almost as good as an official confirmation of attendance at the highly anticipated royal wedding.

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