Sir Elton John to miss Oscars bash

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWatching Elton John perform at Madison Square Garden always feels historic; although though he’s performed there more than 70 times, he frequently says it’s his favorite stage on Earth.Even more historic is the feeling of watching him play what he says will be his last show ever at the iconic venue. (Then again, this is a man whose 300-stop worldwide farewell tour began in 2018 and, due to COVID-19, may be going on considerably longer than the 74-year-old originally planned.)“This is definitely the most magical venue to play in the world,” an emotional John told the New York City crowd on an unseasonably warm Wednesday evening.

Elton John faced a terrifying situation when he was flying from the UK to New York, after his private jet suffered a hydraulic failure at 10,000 feet in the air. The iconic singer was traveling to New York City for a special performance of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at Madison Square Garden, however just an hour into the flight something went wrong with the aircraft and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing, quickly making a U-turn near the coast of southern Ireland.On top of the malfunction, the tripulation was facing winds reaching 8mph, making it harder for the pilot to land.

Elton John has reportedly been left “shaken” after his private jet was forced to make an emergency landing.Sources say the jet was flying over southern Ireland at 10,000ft, on its way from the UK to New York for a show at Madison Square Garden, when it was forced to land.According to The Sun, the plane took off around 10am UK time yesterday (February 22), but suffered hydraulic issues an hour into its journey and was forced to turn back, eventually landing at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire.An eyewitness commented: “The jet was being buffeted and couldn’t land. It was horrible to see.

Sir Elton John suffered a scary ordeal this week as he headed to New York to perform at Madison Square Gardens.MORE: 10 rare photos of Elton John's children with husband David FurnishHis private plane suffered hydraulic failure at 10,000ft, the Sun reports, and had to twice abort landing on a day that winds hit 80mph.WATCH: Inside the Beckhams' stunning homesShortly after 10am on Tuesday, Sir Elton, 74, left Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, but about an hour into the trip the pilot had to make a U-turn while approaching the coast of southern Ireland.READ: Elton John and David Furnish's wedding connection to Prince Charles and Duchess CamillaMORE: Inside Sir Elton John's $7.2million eccentric mansionThe private jet then returned to Farnborough, where ambulance crews, firefighters and police were on alert. Sir Elton's plane was forced to carry out an emergency landing (seen in 2019)Eyewitness Philip Thomson saw the incident and told the publication: "The terrible weather and epic gusts made it almost impossible to land.

Sir Elton John endured mid-air drama as his private jet suffered hydraulic failure at 10,000ft on Monday 21 February. Elton, 74, left Farnborough Airport for New York soon after 10am but one hour into the 3,000 mile trip, the singer’s £66 million jet’s hydraulics failed, according to reports. Gradual or sudden loss of pressure or flow resulting in a loss of power is common in hydraulic system failure, which is often caused by air and water contamination.

Elton John’s private plane has had to make an emergency landing following a terrifying engine emergency at 10,000ft.

“Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honoured at the GLAAD Media Awards for her efforts to advance acceptance for LGBTQ people of colour.

LOS ANGELES -- “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards for her efforts to advance acceptance for LGBTQ people of color.Rodriguez, the first transgender woman to receive a lead actress Emmy nomination, will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award given to LGBTQ media professionals who counter anti-LGBTQ bias.“Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is an undeniable talent who is changing the way audiences understand trans people while breaking down barriers for the trans community and LGBTQ people of color within the entertainment industry,” GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement.Rodriguez, who earned a Golden Globe Award for her role of Blanca on “Pose,” stars in Netflix's Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed film “tick…tick…BOOM!” and is to appear with Maya Rudolph in the announced Apple TV+ series “Loot.'' She also has an upcoming album release.Rodriguez will be honored at the April 2 awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Charlie Puth has revealed that Elton John told him the music he released in 2019 “sucked”.Puth was discussing his collaboration with John on ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday (February 7). During the interview, Puth opened up about the “brutally honest” criticism the pop icon gave him right before they started working together.

Elton John and David Furnish are celebrating after announcing that their Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party is returning after two years.MORE: Elton John makes unexpected revelation about life at family home amid Covid battleThe couple, who share two children together, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine, jointly revealed the news on their respective Instagram accounts.WATCH: David Furnish praises Meghan Markle as they work together on new show PearlThe party, which will benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation, will take place on 27 March and will include a performance from Brandi Carlile.MORE: Elton John's husband David Furnish pays tribute to singer following health battleSEE: 10 rare photos of Elton John's children with husband David Furnish"I'm so excited to welcome our friends back to West Hollywood Park this March for the return of #EJAFOscars!" David wrote alongside a video which announced the news. The couple announced the news ahead of the nominations being revealed"It's been over two years since we gathered in-person and we promise nothing but a spectacular evening, featuring a special performance by the gorgeously talented @BrandiCarlile, to mark @EJAF's 30th anniversary and raise funds for our life-saving work."Elton posted a picture of himself alongside Brandi to his nearly four million fans, and added: "#EJAFOscars is back.

Charlie Puth confessed that one of his biggest critics is Elton John.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorElton John is back.The legendary rocker and his husband David Furnish’s annual Oscar viewing party for the Elton John AIDS Foundation will return as an in-person event on March 27 after going virtual last year due to the pandemic. The AIDS organization announced Monday morning that Grammy winner Brandi Carlile will perform during the festivities, which take place in West Hollywood Park.“David and I are so grateful to celebrate 30 years of the foundation and especially grateful to Brandi Carlile and the many fabulous guests supporting us for another magnificent night in West Hollywood Park,” John said in a statement.

Elton John will be missing his annual Oscars party for the first time in 30 years.

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