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16.01.2024 - 03:35 / variety.com
Zack Sharf Digital News Director The prestigious EGOT club just got a new member: Elton John. The music icon officially became an EGOT winner at the 2023 Emmys when his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” took home the award for outstanding variety special. “I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” John said in a statement.
“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world. Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful.” John did not attend the Emmys ceremony as he was home due to a knee injury.
The Emmy was the final award John needed to secure his status as an EGOT winner. He previously won two Oscars for best original song thanks to “Rocketman” (“I’m Gonna Love Me Again”) and “The Lion King” (“Can You Feel the Love Tonight”), a Tony Award for best original score (“Aida”) and six Grammy Awards. Only 24 stars who have achieved this Hollywood honor.
John’s EGOT win is his latest awards victory in a career packed with milestones. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, and he holds the record for biggest-selling physical single of all time thanks to the 33 million copies sold for “Candle in the Wind 1997.” John’s greatest hits album “Diamonds” was released in 2017 and spent a staggering 300 consecutive weeks in the top 75 of the UK album charts. The EGOT club also includes the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and more.
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Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Succession” Emmy winner Sarah Snook said on a recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program that she was too “young and naive” to push back against a film producer who openly berated her for eating cake on set. It was one of two instanced of body shaming that Snook remembered during an interview with The Sunday Times published earlier this month.
Sir Elton John has announced a new book detailing his five-year farewell tour, entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour.Earlier today (January 25), Elton John took to his Instagram account to announce the release. “I am incredibly excited to announce my new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life On Tour, which goes behind the scenes on my final tour, from Allentown, PA, to Stockholm, Sweden and everywhere in between,” its caption read.
Amazon MGM Studios and MRC have rounded out a star-studded cast for their action thriller G20, produced by and starring Viola Davis, which has resumed production. In addition to Anthony Anderson (black-ish), who is coming off of hosting a well-received Emmys ceremony, the list includes Marsai Martin (black-ish), Ramón Rodríguez (Will Trent), Antony Starr (The Boys), Douglas Hodge (The Great), Elizabeth Marvel (The Color Purple), Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus), Clark Gregg (Painkiller), Christopher Farrar (Home Team), John Hoogenakker (Waco: The Aftermath) and MeeWha Alana Lee (Umma).
Katherine Heigl recreated a key scene from her 2008 movie “27 Dresses” at a 2024 Emmys after-party in LA on Monday night.Heigl, 45, who attended the ceremony as part of a “Grey’s Anatomy” reunion, took center stage in her long Reem Acre red gown at the after-party by swinging her hips and dancing solo to Elton John’s 1974 hit song “Bennie and the Jets.”In “27 Dresses,” in which she co-starred opposite James Marsden, Heigl’s character, Jane, and Marsden’s Kevin bond over their love for “Bennie and the Jets.” They then get up on a bar and sing along to the tune — leading the crowd in a jumbled sing-along (Jane is barefoot) and ending the iconic scene by kissing each other.Earlier in the scene, Jane and Kevin totally mix up the song’s lyrics — Jane says “She’s got electric boobs” instead of “She’s got electric boots” — adding to the couple’s joy in their barroom.Heigl’s dance Monday night at the Emmys after-party was posted on Instagram by the party’s DJ, Benjamin Walker, who added: “I love a good rom-com so when I saw @katherineheigl, I knew IMMEDIATELY there was one song to end the night and one song only … #IYKYK #27dresses.”“27 Dresses,” which also co-starred Malin Akerman, Edward Burns and Judy Greer, was directed by Anne Fletcher and revolved around Jane, who’s “always the bridesmaid, never a bride” and has been in 27 weddings wearing different dresses.Eventually she falls in love with Kevin after he writes an article about her experience as a professional bridesmaid.The movie’s main characters reunited for an Entertainment Weekly photo shoot in 2019, and said they would be interested in doing a sequel, should the opportunity arise.“I want to do a sequel,” Heigl said at the time.
Prince Harry has dropped his libel claim against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, according to the paper’s sister title, the Daily Mail.
the Telegraph reported.Harry now faces having to pay the newspaper’s $316,774.25 fees as well as his own attorneys – which could result in a bill totaling over $950,000.The California-based prince’s decision to drop the case was first reported by the Mail on Sunday’s sister publication, the Daily Mail.Harry had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article that accused him of misleading the public about his willingness to pay for his personal security, the Telegraph explained.Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, famously lost their personal security when they stepped down from royal duties in 2020.In the article, the Mail on Sunday alleged that Harry only offered to pay for his own protection after he filed a legal complaint against the Home Office.In December, he lost his attempt to have the paper’s defense thrown out – meaning the litigation would proceed to the High Court, where Harry would have to prove that the story actually caused “serious harm,” the Telegraph said.The publisher, Mr.
Joe Biden hasn’t had anything to say so far about Donald Trump’s big win at the Iowa caucuses last night, but when it comes to Elton John, the man in the White House was ebullient this morning.
Emmy Award Monday night.The “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker emerged victorious in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”While the icon wasn’t in attendance at the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater to accept his award due to a knee injury, his husband David Furnish, and the special’s executive producer Ben Winston picked up the award on his behalf.“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” the “Rocket Man” singer said in a statement.“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”The Brit also thanked everyone who has supported him throughout his glittering career, saying, “Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives.”“Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful,” he added.Furnish revealed that his famous hubby “screamed out loud” when he found out about his Emmys win.“We FaceTimed him. We woke him up in the middle of the night,” he shared.
Elton John has achieved EGOT status after being awarded a statue at the Emmys 2024 last night (January 15).The 75th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California yesterday, and were hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Anthony Anderson.John won the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) award for his concert film Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which was live-streamed on Disney+ in November 2022. The project captured the legendary artist’s final North American date on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.The musician was unable to attend last night’s ceremony as he is recovering from a knee injury.
Elton John just became an EGOT winner!
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Powerhouse “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunited for a revival of their “Weekend Update” co-anchor gig at Monday’s Emmy Awards on Fox and got a round of thunderous applause in the room before their bit began. Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.
EXCLUSIVE: For their sports horror pic Goat, Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner looked to have found the actor to play their greatest of all time athlete as Deadline is hearing Marlon Wayans is set to star in in the pic. Justin Tipping is on board to direct the pic which is produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson. Executive producers are David Kern and Kate Oh.
After a month of party dresses, sequins and tailored suits, January is all about comfort over everything when it comes to what we’re wearing. Although we’d love nothing more than a month of staying home after so many parties and events, there’s no avoiding the fact that at some point of another, we’re going to have to leave the house, which is why we’re on the hunt for the perfect pieces to add to our wardrobes that manage to combine comfort and style.
Stacey Solomon has admitted to being left in tears as she was helped by her friends following her return to the UK after being rushed to a hospital in Jamaica. The Loose Women star recently enjoyed a big family getaway in the Caribbean.
Fat Dog have released their latest energetic single ‘All The Same’ and have shared new tour dates in the US.The track marks the band’s second release under their new label, Domino. Co-produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Geese, Shame, Blur) and the band’s frontman Joe Love, ‘All The Same’ features a retro beat reminiscent of old 80s-90s video games.
Amanda Holden has been branded "incredible" for posing in a dazzling gold bikini.The 52-year-old has posted a sizzling holiday picture to Instagram, enjoying an Aperol Spritz by the pool. She has sent her fans into a frenzy by showing off her washboard abs and radiant skin in Cape Town, South Africa.This is the second time the mum-of-two has updated her 2.1 million followers from her five-star hotel Mount Nelson. She used her latest bikini shot to promote second series of her TV series with friend and fellow host Alan Carr.
Generations of partygoers have been sharing their memories of one of Britain's longest-running nightclubs as it prepares to be demolished.
Kate Garraway announced on Friday the heartbreaking news that Derek Draper had passed away at the age of 56 after a lengthy Covid health battle.
Legendary singer Sir Elton John has sent his 'love and thoughts' to Kate Garraway and her family following the death of her husband Derek Draper.