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Paul McCartney, Elton John, Other Stars To Perform At Big Bash For Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Some of the world’s biggest pop stars will perform in front of Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

The lineup will include former Beatle Paul McCartney, singers Elton John and Shirley Bassey and popular boy band JLS.

Melanie Amaro On Meeting Elton John For Their Super Bowl Spot & ‘The X Factor’ Judging Shakeup

Melanie Amaro didn’t just win a $5 million recording contract on “The X Factor” back in December, she won the starring role in Sunday’s Pepsi Super Bowl spot and she revealed her co-star – music legend Elton John – actually gushed over her at their first meeting.

Elton John’s Husband David Furnish Says No Feud With Madonna

Elton John’s husband, David Furnish, is backing off his previous comments slamming Madonna’s Golden Globes win last weekend for Best Original Song.

“Wow! What a tempest in a teapot. My comments regarding The Golden Globes have been blown way out of proportion,” David wrote on his Facebook on Thursday.

Elton John Signs Book Deal For Personal Account Of The World’s AIDS Crisis

Elton John is writing his first book, a personal account of the AIDS crisis.

The musician says “Love is the Cure: Ending the Global Aids Epidemic” will include memories of friends who died of AIDS-related illnesses, including Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.

Elton John’s Wants Justin Timberlake To Play Him In Biopic

Although he is still touring the world, Elton John’s life story is set to be chronicled in a feature film, and the British superstar has another singing sensation he hopes will play him when the project finally begins shooting.

“No. 1 on my wish list is Justin Timberlake, because he played me before in a David LaChapelle video of ‘Rocket Man’ and was superb,” Elton told the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday edition.

Elton John Among 400 Guests For Private Elizabeth Taylor Memorial Service

Colin Farrell, Michael Caine and Elton John joined family and friends of Elizabeth Taylor during a private memorial service for the Oscar-winning star.

Singer Elton John Pleads With Fla. Gov. Rick Scott To Not Cut Funding For HIV/AIDS Patients

Singer Elton John is urging Florida Gov. Rick Scott to protect a program that helps low-income HIV/AIDS patients get medication needed to control the virus.

Elton John Returning To The Las Vegas Strip For 3-Year Run At Caesars Palace

Elton John is returning to the Las Vegas Strip for a three-year run at Caesars Palace.

The five-time Grammy winner announced Monday he’ll return with his “Million Dollar Piano” show to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas starting in September.

Elton John Brings The Laughs On ‘Saturday Night Live’ As Tom Hanks, Carmelo Anthony & Jake Gyllenhaal Make Appearances

Elton John took over NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday night and judging by his performance – if there was ever any doubt – the bitch is back!

The star, who served as host and musical guest, opened the show as a Liberace-esque pianist on “The Lawrence Welk Show,” where Kristen Wiig popped out of Elton’s piano — with her gigantic forehead and child hands as Dooneese, before chasing Elton off the stage as she attempted to catch bubbles with her creepily tiny hands.

Elton John Dedicates Song To Elizabeth Taylor During Pittsburgh Concert

Elton John paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor during a concert in Pittsburgh by dedicating a song to the movie icon and AIDS activist.

Taylor died Wednesday. The singer is also active in AIDS awareness and said during Wednesday night’s concert that it was “a sad day because today I lost a friend and you lost a hero.”

Elton John, Helen Mirren Set To Host NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ In April

NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” has lined up Elton John and Helen Mirren for hosting duties on back-to-back shows in April.

The network announced Tuesday that John will pull double duty on April 2. He’ll host and share the stage with fellow musical guest Leon Russell. John will debut as host. It’s his first return to the show in nearly three decades.

Cameron Crowe Documentary ‘The Union,’ Elton John Performance To Open Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival will open with Cameron Crowe’s documentary “The Union” and a performance by its British subject, Elton John.

Opening night of the 10th annual Tribeca Film Festival was announced Wednesday. Crowe’s film, which depicts the recent collaboration between John and Leon Russell, will premiere April 20 at a free, outdoor screening at the World Financial Plaza.