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Elton John’s husband David Furnish has been called as a witness for the defense in the Kevin Spacey trial.

Elton John is currently working on two musicals, and is already open to ideas regarding a third.The update was shared by the musician’s husband David Furnish, who opened up about Sir Elton’s current creative projects during a new interview.Speaking to The Sun at the 32nd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars viewing party last weekend (March 10), Furnish revealed that the renowned singer, songwriter and pianist currently has his hands full with two musicals.The first of which is The Devil Wears Prada – which premiered in the UK back in July – and Tammy Faye, which recently relocated to a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway.However, although Furnish said that they were “quite busy as it is” with the two projects, they haven’t closed themselves off to the idea of taking on a third (via The International News).“[As for] a catalogue musical? We’re always looking at it,” he revealed. “I haven’t found anything yet that really covers… I think if we wanted to do it, we would want to do it in a way that was really innovative and really exciting and different.“We’re open to any great ideas and it’s a wonderful catalogue,” he added.Elsewhere on the night, Furnish also shared an insight into his partner’s health ahead of him going into surgery.The procedure is set to be a knee operation and, according to his partner, should leave the ‘Rocketman’ singer feeling like “a new man”.“He’s doing amazing,” he told the outlet during the viewing party.

Rance Collins Sir Elton John retired from touring last July, but the legendary singer got back behind the piano in front of a star-studded audience at his annual Academy Awards viewing party, benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation. The crowd, which included Patricia Arquette, Donatella Versace, Sharon Stone, Zooey Deschanel, Brandi Carlile, Danny DeVito, Rhea Pearlman, Tim Allen, Elizabeth Hurley, Alexis Bledel, Eric McCormack, Avril Lavigne, Heidi Klum and Melanie Lynskey, was regaled with a rousing rendition of “Are You Ready for Love,” assisted by the night’s musical headliners, the trio Gabriels.

Sir Elton John's husband David Furnish has given a health update on the superstar after he was "unable to walk" down the red carpet during his own event.The couple attended the 32nd Elton John AIDS Foundation's 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, not long after the Rocketman singer had a knee replacement in January. Elton, 76, is due to have another operation on his knee next month but his husband David, 61, said he could be "breakdancing" in no time.

Elton John and Prince Harry used to be great pals, but now the prince is reportedly 'blacklisted' from Elton's star-studded Oscars party. Harry, 38, was always a welcome guest at the annual Hollywood event, thanks to his close friendship with the 76-year-old Rocket Man singer.

Elton John always brings together so many celebs during the Academy Awards every year and he hosted yet another star-studded party!

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly not invited to Sir Elton John's annual Oscars party in 2023, according to royal expert Tom Bower. The author suggested the snub shows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "nobodies in Hollywood".

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Elton John’s touring life may have come to an end last year with his five-year, 330-concert worldwide Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, but the work continues, including recording new music. “He’s been working away,” says his husband and manager David Furnish. “I don’t think you’re going to have to wait too long [for new music].

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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.

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 just became an EGOT winner!

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Elton John and Brandi Carlile apparently have recorded a new album together, according to an interview with Elton’s longtime friend, the Who’s Pete Townshend, that was published by Clashmusic late last month. Speaking about Elton’s plans now that he’s retired from touring, Townshend said, “Elton is so fraught with loss at not knowing what to do next.

Ellise Shafer Prince Harry can continue with his privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers, a U.K. judge ruled on Friday. As the BBC reports, the case also involves six other celebrities, including Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Sir Simon Hughes and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, who are all claiming that Associated Newspapers has partaken in “gross breaches of privacy” and unlawful information gathering.

Prince Harry looks set for a courtroom battle with The Daily Mail newspaper’s publisher in the UK.

Elton John has spoken out against Suella Braverman’s calls to ban LGBTQ+ asylum seekers from coming to the UK.The home secretary faced backlash this week after she said that “simply being gay, or a woman” is not enough of a reason to gain refugee status in the UK.Addressing a US think tank on Tuesday (September 26), she said (via Sky News): “There are vast swathes of the world where it is extremely difficult to be gay, or to be a woman. Where individuals are being persecuted, it is right that we offer sanctuary.“But we will not be able to sustain an asylum system if in effect simply being gay, or a woman, and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin is sufficient to qualify for protection.”Music icon John has now responded to the home secretary and accused her of “legitimising hate and violence”.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)In a statement released alongside husband David Furnish through their AIDS Foundation, they said: “We are very concerned about the UK Home Secretary’s comments stating how discrimination for being gay or a woman should not be reason enough to qualify for protection under international refugee laws.“Nearly a third of all nations class LGBTQ+ people as criminals and homosexuality is still punishable by death in 11 countries.”It went on: “Dismissing the very real danger LGBTQ+ communities face risks further legitimising hate and violence against them.”The statement concluded that leaders “need to provide more compassion, support and acceptance for those seeking a safer future”.John has shared statements via his foundation in the past to call out homophobia.

Sir Elton John has an extravagant number of homes dotted all around the world and is reportedly resting up at one of his most luxurious abodes in the south of France. Reports revealed that the Rocket Man singer, 76, was taken to the orthopaedic department at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital on the evening of Sunday, 27 August after suffering some minor injuries from a household fall.

Elton John is back home after a brief hospitalization over the weekend after falling at his villa in Nice, France. The 76-year-old singer was taken to the orthopedic department of the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco where he was treated for minor injuries.«We can confirm that following a slip yesterday at his home in the south of France, Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure,» John’s rep tells ET.

Elton John is said to be doing well and recovering at home after being hospitalized for a fall at his villa in Nice, France.

Elton John is recovering.

Elton John was admitted to hospital after suffering a fall at his villa in France.The 76-year-old singer, who recently retired from touring, spent the night at the Princess Grace hospital in Monaco, where he was treated for minor injuries.A spokesperson told BBC News that the singer was hospitalised “following a slip yesterday at his home in the south of France”.“Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure. Following check-ups, he was immediately discharged this morning and his now back at home and in good health.”Earlier this month, John was seen at a dinner party with Kevin Spacey, one month after giving testimony in the actor’s sexual assault trial.In a video uploaded by a band named The Snugglers on Instagram, the pair are seen alongside John’s husband David Furnish having dinner at restaurant La Petite Maison in Nice, France.Last month (July 26), Spacey was cleared of nine sexual offence charges in London after a four-week trial, including seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity.John held the final concert of his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour at Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena last month.

Elton John had a fall at his villa in Nice, France, over the weekend.

We are sending all the love and well wishes in the world to Elton John, who is right now dealing with the aftermath of a scary fall at his home in the south of France.

Elton John is resting up at home in the south of France after being seen by doctors at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital. Reports reveal that the Rocket Man singer, 76, was taken to the orthopaedic department on Sunday evening after suffering some minor injuries in a household fall. One of his representatives revealed to MailOnline that Elton was discharged on Monday morning and is now feeling much better.

singer told the Daily Mail that John, who is currently vacationing in France with his husband and two sons, was released from the hospital on Monday and is in good health. “We can confirm that following a slip yesterday at his home in the south of France, Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure,” said the representative in a statement.

Elton John is getting in some quality time with Kevin Spacey after the actor was found not guilty in his sexual assault case in the United Kingdom.

Elton John has been seen at a dinner party with Kevin Spacey, one month after giving testimony in the actor’s sexual assault trial.In a video uploaded by a band named The Snugglers on Instagram on Wednesday (August 16), the pair are seen alongside John’s husband David Furnish having dinner at restaurant La Petite Maison in Nice, France.The band, who performed Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ for the bash, wrote in the caption: “We had the chance to perform for those absolute legends: Sir @eltonjohn & @kevinspacey ! In this clip sir Elton is singing with us. Feeling blessed.”Last month (July 26), Spacey was cleared of nine sexual offence charges in London after a four-week trial, including seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity.A post shared by The Snugglers (@snugglers.music)The actor was accused of the charges by four men, in incidents alleged to have taken place between 2001 and 2013.John and Furnish both provided evidence in the trial, where they shared recollections around a 2001 party hosted by them at the latter’s home in Windsor.

Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have given evidence as defence witnesses at the sexual assault trial of actor Kevin Spacey.The Hollywood actor – famed for his roles in American Beauty, Baby Driver, House Of Cards and more – is on trial accused of 12 sexual offences against four men between 2001 and 2013 including sexual assault and indecent assault. The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all accusations.Now, while on trial following the allegations, music icon Elton John has been called as a defence witness and given evidence to the court.Sir Elton and his partner were called to share their recollections about Spacey’s attendance at a 2001 party hosted by the musician and Furnish at the latter’s home in Windsor.

Kevin Spacey ‘s lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault trial, calling Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner’s accusers at the end of the defense case.

Elton John appeared remotely Monday during Kevin Spacey's criminal sexual assault trial. John testified remotely in Spacey's defense, confirming the "American Beauty" star only attended one of the musician's annual gala parties in 2001. One of Spacey's alleged victims claimed the actor assaulted him while the two were driving to John's White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005.

Kevin Spacey was “like another son” to late Glengarry Glen Ross co-star Jack Lemmon, a court heard today at the American Beauty actor’s UK sex offenses trial.

Elton John testified Monday for the defense in Kevin Spacey 's sexual assault trial. John appeared remotely from Monaco to testify after his husband, David Furnish, said Spacey only once attended the annual gala the singer held at his Windsor home. One of the alleged victims accused Spacey of aggressively grabbing his crotch while he was driving with him to the ball in 2004 or 2005. Spacey testified that he only attended the event in 2001.

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, just testified in Kevin Spacey‘s ongoing trial in London.

K.J. Yossman Elton John and David Furnish have taken the stand as part of Kevin Spacey’s defence in the actor’s trial for sexual assault in the U.K.

Guess they do have some talent… enough for Netflix to stick around, at least!