David Furnish Slams Anti-LGBTQ Legislation at Elton John Oscar Party: ‘It’s Just Politicians Trying to Score Points’

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Sir Elton John has celebrated his 76th birthday and his family made sure to pull out all the stops to ensure the musical icon had the most memorable time. The Grammy winner - who recently threw his star-studded annual Oscars viewing party - spent his special day at home with his husband, David Furnish and their two children, Zachary, 13 and Elijah, 10.

Elton John has paid tribute to Paul O’Grady after news of his death was announced earlier today (March 29).O’Grady, the TV presenter, actor and comedian known for his scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage and hosting shows including Blankety Blank, died last night (March 28) at the age of 67.John is among a host of celebrities who has remembered the star. In particular, the musician praised O’Grady for his support of LGBTQ+ rights and his AIDS and HIV activism.“Saddening news to hear of Paul O’Grady’s passing this morning,” John began his message on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair.“A brilliant entertainer, wit, and supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and the fight against AIDS and HIV who I was fortunate enough to spend time with including when he hosted @davidfurnish’s and my Stag Party before our Civil Partnership in 2005.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)“Thank you for all the joy you brought into the world, Paul.

Prince Harry could be staying with pop legend Elton John during his trip to the UK, according to a royal expert.

Prince Harry and Elton John make their way out of the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday afternoon (March 27) in London, England.

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Taking legal action. Prince Harry went to court on Monday, March 27, for his lawsuit against the publishing company Associated Newspapers Limited.

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Sir Elton John was left surprised after discovering the true inspiration behind his 1972 hit song, ‘Rocket Man’.The legendary singer-songwriter sat down with the track’s co-writer, Bernie Taupin, in a new interview – where the two uncovered that Sir Elton never knew the story behind his own hit song.Sir Elton and Taupin met in 1967 after they both said yes to an advertisement for songwriting. Skip forward five years, and the duo released their first hit track – ‘Rocket Man’.“‘Rocket Man’ was our first-ever Number One record I think – and it was on the ‘Honky Chateau’ record,” Sir Elton said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited to Sir Elton John’s annual Oscars bash, a royal expert has said. The snub proves the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “nobodies in Hollywood”, author Tom Bower added. Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, failed to appear at any Academy Awards 2023 events over the weekend.

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have shared a heartbreaking family loss. Sir Elton and David say their sons are devastated by the sad loss in their family. Their beloved dog Marilyn passed away last week, just shy of her 18th birthday.

Rina Sawayama performed at Elton John‘s Oscars viewing party in Los Angeles, California last weekend – watch the footage below.John has held the annual invite-only event for the last 30 years in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which he launched in 1992. Funds are raised through high-price tickets and a celebrity auction.Footage has since emerged of Sawayama performing the ‘Hold The Girl’ tracks ‘This Hell’ and ‘Catch Me In The Air’ at the 2023 party.

Elton John and his husband David Furnish were left heartbroken following the devastating loss of their beloved pet dog, Marilyn.Their sad loss had a particularly big impact on the couple's two boys, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine. Speaking exclusively to HELLO!, David explained: "[They] are so upset as well, they have not known life without Marilyn in it - she's been there for their whole lives."WATCH: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoHe continued: "It will take some time to adapt.

Taking a page from her daughter’s playbook! Kyle Richards looked unreal at Elton John‘s 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 12 — rocking a dress she borrowed from her 26-year-old daughter.

Hundreds of celebs were in attendance at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, making it one of the most star-studded events of the year!

Elton John hosts an annual Academy Awards viewing party and he was joined by his husband David Furnish at this year’s event!

Versace really brought out all the stars.

A good day to be in L.A.! Versace closed out fashion month in the City of Angels, presenting its fall 2023 runway show in front of Hollywood’s biggest names on Thursday, March 9.