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Sir Elton John left stunned as he learns true inspiration behind Rocket Man

The singer’s long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin has revealed the true inspiration behind the number one hit

Evening Standard

Elton John has just found out what really inspired his track Rocket Man, fifty years after its release

Elton John, surprisingly, has only just discovered the story behind his classic 1972 hit Rocket Man, while in an interview with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin

Louder

American Idol contestant calls Katy Perry’s ‘mom shaming’ comments ‘hurtful’

“I mentioned that I had three children and was a young mother and Katy Perry made a joke that wasn’t super kind,” contestant said

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Elton John setlist and tickets for Farewell Tour 2023 at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena

Setlist and remaining ticket options as Elton John comes to Liverpool on Thursday and Friday

Liverpool Echo

Sir Elton John shocked after learning the inspiration behind his iconic Rocket Man song

Rocket Man was written by Sir Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin and was released in 1972 but Elton never knew the story behind his own hit song

Daily Mirror

Houghton-le-Spring singer praised by Elton John bags spot at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

Tom A Smith will play on the BBC Music Introducing stage during the festival in Dundee, Scotland

Chronicle Live

Ed Sheeran ‘didn’t want to live any more’ after deaths of friends Jamal Edwards and Shane Warne

Singer tells Rolling Stone he sought therapy in wake of grief – and that as well as his forthcoming sixth album, he has two more records ready for release

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Bruce Springsteen among those to be honoured with US National Medal of Arts

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Vera Wang, and Mindy Kaling are also named as recipients in the ceremony, due to take place on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

My mother, the troll: ‘I think she lost sight of the McCanns’ humanity’

When Ben Leyland’s mum said she was in trouble, he had no idea she was about to be exposed for sending hundreds of abusive tweets about Madeleine McCann’s parents – or of the tragic end to her story

The Guardian - UK

In The Room with Lin-Manuel Miranda, the generous genius behind the runaway success, Hamilton

I've never been more hit up by people for tickets or access to somebody I was interviewing than in the lead up to Lin-Manuel Miranda – and I've sat down with Paul McCartney and Elton John, writes Leigh Sales.

ABC News

Prince Harry's stormy relationship with Elton John after Oscars invite 'snub'

Prince Harry and Elton John have always had a close bond, but a recent Oscars 'snub' and reports of a fallout suggests their friendship isn't as tight as it once was

Daily Mirror

Elton John's celebrity spats as Prince Harry and Meghan 'no shows' at Oscars party

Elton John's celebrity spats over his 60-year career have become notorious - from Simon Cowell to Madonna and even George Michael

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hit with mean label after Oscars no show

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been blasted as 'Hollywood nobodies' by author Tom Bower, who added he thinks King Charles could make them 'somebody' again

Daily Mirror

Glastonbury 2023 confirms first full stage line-up of big names for festival

West Holts is one of the biggest stages at Glastonbury Festival

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Daily Mirror

Man who changed name to Fire Exit declares he is 'more famous than Elton John'

A dad who legally changed his name to Fire Exit has now declared that his unique name is 'more famous than Elton John', claiming that he is now recognised all across the world

Manchester Evening News

ITV Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls calls for break as viewers left cringing at star's Oscar 'snub'

As expected the first ITV show of the week was dominated by coverage of the 95th Acadamy Awards

Daily Mirror

GMB star awkwardly snubbed from Elton John’s star-studded Oscars party live on air

Good Morning Britain's North American correspondent Noel Phillips was blocked by security from entering the party

Daily Mirror

Elton John's retirement plans MOCKED by Smokey Robinson ahead of Glastonbury

Smokey Robinson has taken aim at Sir Elton John as the legendary hitmaker plans to bow out after over six decades in the music industry – but not before playing Glastonbury

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Daily Mirror

Gift snub Elton John used to show Nik Kershaw they had lost touch

Nik Kershaw was a guest at Elton John's wedding to David Furnish in 2005 - but the 80s pop icon says he's 'slipped down the ladder' and received no Christmas gift last year, having once been treated to lavish hampers

Wales Online

BBC The Wheel's Kate Humble in tears after helping contestant win life-changing sum of money

The television presenter was left emotional after primary school teacher Fawziyah won a life-changing sum of money on the BBC One Show

Daily Mirror

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz match in suits as they lead stars at Oscars party

Brooklyn Beckham, 24 and Nicola Peltz, 28, looked sharp in matching suits as they attended the Women in Film Oscar party. The couple were said to be 'attached at the hip' for the entire night

Daily Mirror

Sir Elton John announces big career change at the end of his farewell tour

Music legend Sir Elton John, who will be cutting back on work after his farewell tour to spend time with his two children and husband, has recorded commercials for a US pension firm

The National (Scotland)

Rod Stewart reveals Celtic gift he sends Ange Postecoglou after every win vs Rangers

Sir Rod Stewart will embark on a pilgrimage to Ange Postecoglou's first house in Melbourne when he goes on tour to Australia.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart plots Celtic tour Down Under with Ange Postecoglou landmark pinpointed as he declares 'love' for boss

The Hoops-daft rocker is heading Down Under and wants to take the chance to visit the Parkhead gaffer's roots.

Daily Mirror

Kylie Minogue turns down playing King Charles coronation along with growing list of stars

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue reportedly turned down an invite to perform at King Charles' Coronation Concert, joining a growing list of musical icons refusing to play at the event in May

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