Elton John
George Michael coin unveiled by the Royal Mint
Late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honored with a personalized collectible coin.
Britain's Royal Mint said on Feb. 26 the new coin, which depicts Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses, pays tribute to the music star's 1987 hit solo single "Faith."
Officially approved by Michael's estate, it was designed by artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana.
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Pearl Jam throws a party for new album
Pearl Jam blasted out their forthcoming album to a few hundred family, friends, industry insiders and reporters Wednesday, and the tracks showed they are doing anything but mellowing with age.
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Elton John achieves rare EGOT status
Elton John has achieved EGOT status. The famed British singer-pianist won an Emmy Award on Jan. 15 for best variety special (live) for "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium," a three-hour concert documentary that streamed on Disney+.
John said he was "incredibly humbled" for joining the elite group of EGOT winners who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
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Boots, Banksy, piano: Elton John puts items up for auction
Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's in New York, including monogrammed silver leather platform boots, a grand piano and a triptych by street artist Banksy.
Most of the items come from John's former home in Atlanta, a condo on Peachtree Road that was recently sold, the auction house said on Jan. 11.
Britney Spears shoots down album rumors
Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to "never return to the music industry."
At the same time, Spears noted in an Instagram post, she's still writing music - just for other people.
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US actor Kevin Spacey cleared of sex offences
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey was acquitted on July 26 in Britain of nine alleged sex offences, in the latest court victory for the Oscar winner who was one of the first huge stars felled by the #MeToo movement.
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Hot Tour Summer sees Taylor, Beyonce eye $1 bln mark
It's a pop queen's world and we're just living in it: Industry watchers are speculating over whether Tay or Bey could post the first billion-dollar tour, as 2023 witnesses an explosion of shows.
Britney Spears memoir set for October 24 release
Britney Spears will publish a highly anticipated memoir this fall, some two years after a court freed her from a strict conservatorship many deemed abusive and exploitative.
The magnetic pop star's book "The Woman In Me" is set for publication on Oct. 24, after Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, acquired it.
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Kissinger, you're pranked VIDEO
The 100-year-old former U.S. statesman has become the latest person to be pranked by a couple known as Vovan and Lexus, according to Russian media.
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Fans flock for Elton John's final farewell show
Emotional but excited fans from around the globe flocked on July 8 to Elton John's final farewell concert, bringing the curtain down on more than 50 years of live performances.
The 76-year-old singer and songwriter whose hits include "Rocket Man", "Your Song" and "Candle In The Wind" is playing the final gig of his last-ever tour in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
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