Elton John shares uplifting news with fans after scary health update

Chris Willman Music WriterCelebrated newcomer Arlo Parks and the singer-producer Inflo were among those receiving special honors at the BMI London Awards, while Elton John and Ed Sheeran received awards for all-time or annual play in the U.K.The 2021 honors were again held virtually, with many of the winners turning in video acceptance speeches.

Elton John & Dua Lipa are set to dethrone Ed Sheeran from Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart First Look. Elton and Dua’s Cold Heart (1) is currently outpacing Shivers (2), which has now spent four weeks at the top of the chart.

Ed Sheeran’s Shivers holds at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart for a fourth week, holding off a strong challenge from Elton John & Dua Lipa’s Cold Heart (Pnau Remix).

DEALSThe parent company of French high-quality music platform Qobuz – Xandrie SA – has acquired Japanese hi-res download service e-onkyo from electronics manufacturer Onkyo Corporation. “Thanks to the acquisition of e-onkyo music, Qobuz has taken a new step in its international development and is successfully pursuing its growth ambitions on the Asian market”, says Qobuz Deputy CEO Georges Fornay.

Sir Elton John is due to have hip surgery after "falling awkwardly on a hard surface".The musician will be having his operation in the next few days which has pushed back his retirement tour.The 74 year old said: "I’ve had to postpone limbo dancing for a little while. I’m going to have my hip operated on early in October.

Ed Sheeran and Elton John are set to collaborate on a new Christmas single this year, the former has revealed.In an interview with Dutch radio station NPO Radio 2, Sheeran revealed that John reached out to him for the collaboration last year after he discovered that his own Christmas song ‘Step Into Christmas’ had hit the UK Top 10 for the first time ever.“Elton rang me on Christmas Day to say Merry Christmas. Elton rings me almost every single day,” Sheeran said.

Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he will be releasing a new Christmas single with Sir Elton John.

Elton John has revealed that he thinks Young Thug is the best freestyler he’s seen, even better than close friend Eminem.Young Thug features on John’s upcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ on the track ‘Always Love You’ alongside Nicki Minaj.Speaking in a new interview with Billboard, John says that when he was in the studio with Thug, he was “just blown away” before comparing his abilities to Eminem.

David Furnish has shared an update on husband Sir Elton John's health following his recent hip injury, which has forced him to pull out of numerous events and tour dates.MORE: Elton John and Rochelle Humes are among the winners of HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards 2021The Canadian filmmaker, who has been married to the singer since 2005, was in attendance at the HELLO! Inspiration Awards at the Corinthia London on Tuesday.WATCH: Alesha Dixon wipes Clara Amfo's tears of joy at the HELLO! Inspiration

HELLO! held its annual Inspiration Awards in an extremely special ceremony to commend inspirational figureheads across the UK.

A significant data leak of more than 11.9m files pertaining to the tax affairs of many rich, famous and political figures – dubbed the Pandora Papers – has shone a spotlight on people including Elton John and Shakira.

Elton John and Stevie Wonder have linked up for a new collaboration – listen to ‘Finish Line’ below.The track will appear on ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, John’s recently announced collaborations album which will also feature Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Eddie Vedder and more.’I couldn’t be more proud of ‘Finish Line’,” John said of the song in a statement.

Elton John and Charlie Puth have teamed up for a soulful new single.

Elton John has shared a new collaborative song with Charlie Puth, ‘After All’ – listen below.The emotionally charged track will appear on John’s forthcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, which is due to arrive on October 22 via EMI.“With ‘After All’ Charlie and I were in the studio, just the two of us.

Elton John has postponed the European leg of his farewell tour, saying he’ll undergo surgery after injuring is his hip in a recent fall.

Elton John is recovering.