Elton John fears AIDS patients are being 'forgotten' during coronavirus pandemic

The North American leg of Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour has been postponed amid the Covid-19 health crisis.

Sir Elton John has postponed the remaining North American dates on his farewell tour.

As concern grows over the worldwide spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, the entertainment and sports industries are taking proactive measures to keep themselves and their audiences safe from the flu-like virus, which can be fatal in the most extreme cases.

As the nation gets ready to applaud the NHS and health workers this evening, Thursday 9 April, at 8pm, to thank them for putting their lives on the line amid the coronavirus outbreak, a whole host of celebrities have put together a candid video to share their gratitude.

Sir Elton John has unveiled the final note he ever received from his best friend Freddie Mercury, who lost his battle with AIDs back in 1991.The Tiny Dancer singer was close to the 45 year old and was one of the very few people allowed to spend time with Freddie before his death. Now, 29 years later, Elton is ready to talk about his last weeks with Freddie, when he was "too frail to get out of bed" and was riddled with pain from the lesions the condition caused him.

"We are with you, we are thinking of you, we will not leave anyone behind."

Elton John took to social media on Saturday with some big news to share about his charity, announcing that his Elton John AIDS Foundation is launching a $1-million COVID-19 emergency fund.

At 73 years old, Elton John says he's never seen anything quite like the devastation caused by the current coronavirus pandemic and it's reminded him to be mindful of all those suffering from infectious diseases across the globe.

Elton John has donated $1 million (£820,000) to a coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund to protect those living with HIV/Aids.

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

John Mayer got some wise words from legendary singer Elton John early in his career. On Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen”, Mayer video chatted with the host and was asked about the greatest piece of advice he received from a fellow musician.

John Mayer got some wise words from legendary singer Elton John early in his career. On Wednesday's, Mayer video chatted with the host and was asked about the greatest piece of advice he received from a fellow musician. 

Sir Elton John enlisted some of the biggest names in music to perform live from their homes in a televised concert to raise money for the coronavirus relief effort.

They know they're cute! Elton John and Lizzo excitedly greeted each other via video chat during the live iHeart Living Room Concert for America on Sunday (March 29) from their respective homes.While host John was wearing a more subdued pair of rose-colored glasses with his royal blue suit jacket and shirt, the "Truth Hurts" songstress brought a little extra glam when she signed on."Helloooo!" she screamed while sporting a pair of oversized rhinestone sunglasses that would've been right at home

Weekends aren't what they used to be but tonight's going to be really special.  Ellen DeGeneres, Lady Gaga, Ryan Seacrest, Melissas McCarthy and Ben Falcone join Elton John tonight for his benefit concert to raise relief funds for those affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release.  The group of star-studded celebs will join Elton John tonight for Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America.  This Sunday evening, all of your favorite celebrities will be