Elton John and Dua Lipa climb to Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart with Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) after three consecutive weeks at Number 2.
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Elton John joined the worldwide Global Citizen Live event yesterday, performing a string of hits and delivering a strong message on COVID vaccinations.The charity gigs, which aim to “unite the world to defend the planet and defeat poverty,” took place in numerous cities across the world during a 24-hour broadcast and livestream yesterday (September 25).In Paris, Sir Elton treated his audience to a performance of ‘Tiny Dancer’ at the base of the Eiffel Tower, before sharing some heartfelt words
.Elton John and Dua Lipa climb to Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart with Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) after three consecutive weeks at Number 2.
Ed Sheeran has asked for people in the UK to help Elton John knock him off the top of the singles chart this week.Sheeran has occupied the top spot in the UK for the past 15 weeks, firstly with his comeback single ‘Bad Habits’ and more recently with his latest track ‘Shivers’.The latest update from the Official Charts Company earlier this week revealed that John and Dua Lipa‘s ‘Cold Heart’ (PNAU remix) is on course to end Sheeran’s long reign at the top of the UK singles chart.Sheeran himself
Sir Elton John recently went through hip surgery after suffering an injury that caused ongoing pain, but the Rocketman singer will be making an appearance on our screens next week.SEE: David Furnish gives update on Elton John's health as he isolates ahead of surgery - EXCLUSIVEThe star will appear on the Graham Norton Show on Friday 22 October, alongside Eddie Redmayne, Stephen Merchant and Motsi Mabuse.
Elton John has set a new record in the UK charts with his latest single, ‘Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)’.The track, which also features Dua Lipa, is taken from John’s upcoming new collaborations album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’.As the Official Charts Company notes, ‘Cold Heart”s entry into the UK top 10 singles chart last month – where it currently sits at number two – means that John has now scored a top 10 song in the UK in six different decades.‘Cold Heart’ is John’s 33rd top 10 single in the UK, with
Elton John has achieved another career record: He’s now the first artist to have top 10 singles in the U.K. in six different decades.
Elton John sets a new record as the only act in Official UK Chart history to score a Top 10 single in six different decades, the Official Charts Company can reveal.
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