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Elton John says he ‘startled’ doctor with request before kneecap surgery

Singing legend underwent a double knee replacement in 2024

The Independent UK

Watford FC release Sir Elton John-inspired jersey

Pop star Sir Elton John has inspired Watford FC's new jersey.

BANG Premier

Rob Reiner reveals hilarious Spinal Tap line that Paul McCartney came up with

Beatles singers appears in film alongside fellow guest stars Elton John, Lars Ulrich, Questlove and Chad Smith

The Independent UK

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues review: the rocks gods of mockumentary turn it up to, er, 10½

4/5 Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest and co and back for one last blow-out with Elton John and Paul McCartney adding the superstar sparks

Evening Standard

Watford release Elton John kit celebrating 50 years since he became chairman

The blue kit is inspired by the colour Watford wore during the singer’s early days as a supporter.

Evening Standard

"It's up to King Charles, it's not up to us." British rock legends Spinal Tap play down speculation over possible knighthoods, excite US talk show host with surprisingly meaty Big Bottom

Could we soon see Spinal Tap trio on their knees awaiting the touch of King Charles' sword? Time will tell

Louder

“Roger Waters’ Amused To Death is something you have to pay attention to. If it had Pink Floyd on the cover, it would have sold millions”: BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty’s prog record collection

The pundit, who met John Wetton and Geoff Downes through their mutual love of the sport, recommends albums by Asia, Supertramp, Marillion and others

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Duncan James jokingly hits out at Mariah Carey for duetting with Westlife instead of Blue

In an interview to mark 25 years in music for Blue, singer Duncan James has jokingly hit out at Mariah Carey for doing a duet with Westlife instead of his group.

BANG Premier

"It's so broad a concept that it's impossible to answer objectively": We asked who the 'big four' of classic rock were and you did not hold back

The results are in, and a Mount Rushmore of classic rock is ready to be carved

Louder

Lewis Capaldi reveals Elton John offered support after Glastonbury gig

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The Independent UK

“Good Luck With Bookin’ That Stage”: 24 Savage Celebrity Call-Outs On Social Media

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“Never in a million years did I think that doing those once-a-month Friends sessions would turn into the highest-paying gig I've ever had”: Elton John bassist Matt Bissonnette looks back on one of his best gigs – playing on the Friends soundtrack

Despite playing with bona fide stars, Bissonnette reveals that playing on the hit show was his most lucrative gig

Guitar World

"The band were honoured to have two Knights grace them with their presence." Film director Rob Reiner reveals how he got Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John to appear in the new Spinal Tap movie

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues comes complete with two Knights of the Realm

Louder

“Spinal Tap was getting ready for one of its shows. Paul McCartney was in another room rehearsing, and he happened to walk in one day”: Spinal Tap director Rob Reiner on the real-life encounter that inspired a scene in the highly anticipated sequel

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will see Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls reunite after 41 years – alongside on-screen appearances by McCartney and Elton John

Guitar World

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“C’mon bro... It could generate $2M for teen cancer”: Zak Starkey pleads with Axl Rose to give the go-ahead for charity cover of Bolan classic

Axl sang on an all-star version of Children Of The Revolution

Evening Standard

Elton John says Steve Wright helped him get first solo UK number one single

Take That singer Gary Barlow was also among the stars paying tribute to the late radio DJ.

Louder

"I've been waiting seven years": Zak Starkey implores Axl Rose to return master tape he says could raise $2m for teenage cancer charity

"C'mon, bro"

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly reveals Elton John inspiration as comedian unveils new limited-edition artwork

The comedian, actor and artist – affectionately known as The Big Yin – has released four pieces as part of his long-running Born on a Rainy Day series

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Billy Connolly speaks about Elton John’s inspiration as he releases new artwork

The 82-year-old’s new piece Saturday Night shows a colourful piano player in action.

The Independent UK

Elton John left in stitches as David Walliams entertains music legend on Cannes holiday

Sir Elton John danced alongside David Walliams as the pair dined in Cannes with the cast of Netflix's Heartstopper.

The Guardian - AU

What happened to Alex Lloyd? His Australian Story episode is a tremendous act of bravery

Celebrity culture remains frighteningly inhumane, but the episode about the singer of the 2001 elegiac hit Amazing is a heartening reminder of how far we’ve come since the 2000s

BANG Premier

JoJo Siwa shares unexpected dream collaborator

JoJo Siwa is keen to play on rumours that Eminem hates her by teaming up with the rapper for a diss track.

Louder

Filmmaker Marty DiBergi is hosting a live Q&A with Spinal Tap legends David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls ahead of the release of his new documentary Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

"Why don't you just make ten louder, and make ten be the top number, and make that a little louder?"

The Guardian - UK

Monstering the Rocketman review – Elton aims for the Sun in skewering of 80s tabloids

Headlines punctuate Henry Naylor’s play about the newspaper’s campaign against Elton John and the multiple lawsuits launched by the singer

MusicRadar

"This isn't just a piano, it's the 1901 Steinway B heard across albums from Elton John, David Bowie, and Fleetwood Mac": Spitfire Audio's latest instrument captures the sound of the historic Strawberry Studios

Château Piano samples a 1901 Steinway B found in an 18th-century French manor house and residential studio beloved by '70s icons

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