Elton John Biopic in Development
Like John Lennon’s Nowhere Boy, and Johnny Cash’s Walk the Line, Elton John recently revealed that a biopic is in development based upon his life’s events.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsElton John and Leon Russell Photos - Tulsa, OK
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Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsWatch My Morning Jacket Perform Elton John's "Rocket Man"
Until last night, My Morning Jacket hadn’t tackled Elton John’s “Rocket Man” since 2001.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Elton John and Leon Russell's New Album
NPR is streaming The Union, Elton John’s forthcoming collaboration with Leon Russell.... read more
Found in: Music, News17 Great Non-Hallelujah Leonard Cohen Covers
There are reportedly over 1,500 covers of Cohen songs. While it may seem like 1,499 of them are covers of "Hallelujah," the Canadian songwriter has a deep, rich catalog that's been well mined. Here are 17 worthy takes on his work. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch the Trailer for Gnomeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare’s age-old tale of two lovelorn, star-crossed lovers has seen quite a few remakes in its time. (Remember this cinematic gem?) Now, thanks to the magic of CGI and Touchstone Pictures, the famed tragedy will be receiving a treatment that’s a pretty far cry from its theatrical beginnings.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsT Bone Burnett Premieres The Speaking Clock Revue Concerts Feat. Elton John, Elvis Costello, Jeff Bridges and More
The Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer unveils a multi-artist concert extravaganza. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 23 Greatest Sci-Fi Songs of All Time
Good sci-fi stories can easily be found in movies, TV, books and video games, but what about music? The following 23 songs tell tales of woe, wonder and alien love. And there will be robots. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayElton John Maybe Working on Animal Farm Musical, Twitter Definitely Helping Out With #eltonanimalfarmsongs
Saturday Night’s all right for fighting…the capitalist human oppressors.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsEgyptian Musician Union Tries to Ban Elton John Performance
The head of Egypt’s musician’s union, Mounir al-Wasimi, is trying to ban a private performance by the “Rocket Man” according to the Guardian. He and other Egyptian authority figures are afraid that Sir Elton John will promote fitna, or the social discord they believe to be derived from freedoms in society. Al-Wasimi cites the fact that John is openly gay, has previously criticized organized religion and has said he thinks Jesus was gay.... read more
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