Yard Act’s James Smith on Elton John collab: “It was bananas”

Britney Spears has been secretly recording a duet with Elton John, which will mark her official return to music after six years of silence. The two have been updating his classic song "Tiny Dancer" at a Beverly Hills recording studio."This was Elton's idea, and Britney is a huge fan.

Elton John is saying his last goodbyes to the New York area this weekend with his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.After beginning way back in September 2018, the swan-song trek — from the man who gave us “Your Song” with his first hit 52 years ago — pulled up his piano to MetLife Stadium on Saturday night for the first of his two final local shows.And from the moment he launched the show by striking the unmistakable chords of his 1973 classic “Bennie and the Jets,” the 75-year-old music legend had the crowd rocking instead of fighting on this Saturday night.Sparkling from the outset, the singer wore a glittery black-and-white ensemble that, despite the pink-and-green flowers adorning his tailcoat, was relatively understated by the young Elton’s standards. John was awfully robust of voice and vigorous of fingers for a man who is retiring from the road.Perhaps it helped that John had five days of rest since his last concert on this stadium tour, which continues at MetLife on Sunday night.

HELLO! is delighted to announce the judging panel line-up for this year's Inspiration Awards.MORE: Submit your #HellotoKindness nominee in this year's Inspiration AwardsWomen's Hour and Countryfile presenter Anita Rani will join Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe, Julia Bradbury, Saira Khan and our editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon to help whittle down the shortlist for two prestigious awards ahead of this year's ceremony, which will take place on 4 October at Corinthia London Hotel.WATCH: The biggest moments from last year's awardsAnita will once again be hosting the lunchtime event, which is sponsored by luxury childrenswear retailer Childsplay Clothing and celebrates Britain's most selfless and giving individuals who have gone that extra mile to help others who are in need of support.READ: Time to NOMINATE your Star Mum in this year's Inspiration AwardsMORE: Anita Rani joins HELLO! to launch this year's Inspiration AwardsEach category shines a spotlight on people - both famous and not - who have inspired others with their bravery and kindness, with last year's winners including Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Clara Amfo and Rochelle Humes.This year, two of the categories will be voted for by you, with Anita, Johannes, Julia, Saira and Rosie choosing a shortlist of your nominees for the Star Mum and #HelloToKindness awards."These awards are so special because they offer an opportunity to find some of Britain's true heroes - the everyday superstars who are making lives better for others on a daily basis," HELLO!'s editor-in-chief Rosie said.

Lady Gaga's stadium tour for the summer, has finally begun in Düsseldorf.MORE: Lady Gaga shares her at-home makeover and she looks phenomenal The legendary pop singer is playing 20 shows while on tour in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia in support of her most recent album Chromatica.One of the most renowned artists of our time, Lady Gaga delights fans who have been patiently awaiting the tour that was delayed in 2021 by resuming her legendary voice, distinctive stage presence, and extravagant costumes.WATCH: Discover Lady Gaga's most jaw-dropping outfits and red carpet moments of all timeGaga posts new images from her most recent tour to Instagram in an emotional statement about being back on stage, expressing gratitude to those who supported her in helping her setlist come to life. Being able to tour again for the first time since 2018 was definitely a memorable experience for Gaga.MORE: Lady Gaga sends fans wild with cheeky poolside pictureThe Born This Way singer captions the photos: “I’m so incredibly grateful to everyone who worked with me to build this show, and helped me express a vision of freedom and joy through music, dance, fashion, art and technology.”She continued: “I never thought I’d be on stage like this again.

Elton John will play five special ‘encore’ concerts in Australia and New Zealand next year, extending his ongoing multi-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which will mark his final run of shows.John will kick off the new round of dates in Newcastle, New South Wales on January 10, 2023 before heading to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. He will then head to New Zealand show in Christchurch on January 24.

Elton John has had one incredible career, but he's ready to hang up his touring shoes now as he continues on his Farewell Yellow Bring Road Tour.MORE: Elton John and David Furnish 'deeply saddened' as they pay tribute to 'great friend' following sad deathThe English singer has been on the road for years now, with the tour first kicking off in 2018, and is slated to finally wrap in July 2023.VIDEO: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoSpeaking to Music Week earlier in the week, he confessed that this was the finish line for him when it came to going on the road."I can tell you now that this is it," he shared. "I will not be devoid of music but as far as schlepping around the world doing shows, I don't want to do it anymore.

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Two things were inescapable in the long hot summer of 1976 - the energy-sapping heat and that twee Number One by Elton John and Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart - blaring from every radio.

Elton John has opened up about the resurgence of legacy arts on the Official Charts over the past year, and admitted he would like to see some new blood re-enter the charts. 

Elton John has claimed that women are making the best music with the exception of a few names including Sam Fender.The pop legend was speaking in a new interview when he praised the work of Nova Twins, Wet Leg, Let’s Eat Grandma, The Linda Lindas and Haim for producing “the best music” in the current climate.He told Music Week: “It’s so great to see Nova Twins, Wet Leg, Let’s Eat Grandma, The Linda Lindas, Haim and all these girls rocking out and making the best music. Apart from Sam Fender, none of the boys are doing it, the girls are.

Legendary performer Elton John is saying goodbye. Wrapping up a 50-plus year career with a farewell tour, the British pianist and vocalist has created some of the most memorable and enduring music in the history of pop-rock, songs burned into the collective DNA of humanity. John kicked off the final leg of his North American farewell tour Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, home of baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies.

Elton John has joined forces with Yard Act for a new studio version of ‘100% Endurance’.The pop legend, who is a fan of the Leeds-based band, has contributed piano to the new version. ‘100% Endurance’ is the latest single released from Yard Act’s debut album ‘The Overload‘, which was released in January.Explaining how the collaboration came about, Yard Act frontperson James Smith said: “Within our camp we have a saying, ‘Mad shit happens when you do art’. It means what it means.

Phoebe Bridgers, Arlo Parks and Guy Garvey are the latest musicians to take part in CBeebies’ Bedtime Stories series, with the trio all reading a tale at Glastonbury over the weekend.They follow fellow artists Harry Styles, Dave Grohl, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Tom Hardy and Ed Sheeran in appearing on the children’s TV series in recent years.Parks read Once Upon A Rhythm, written by James Carter and illustrated by Valerio Vidali, for her segment, while Bridgers read The Spectacular Suit (written by Kat Patrick and illustrated by Hayley Wells).“It was an absolute pleasure to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story from Glastonbury and bring joy and dreams to young people – what a special moment!” Parks said in a statement about her story, which you can watch here (UK viewers only).A post shared by BBC Radio 6 Music (@bbc6music)Elbow frontman Garvey read his story, A Little Bit Brave (written and illustrated by Nicola Kinnear), to an audience of children.“The first time I did a CBeebies bedtime story it was for the rest of the band’s kids, I didn’t have any of my own. Now I’ve got one and they’ve got more,” Garvey said in a statement.“The book I’ve chosen is a favourite bought for me by my best friend Pete Jobson who also has a couple of munchkins.

Sir Paul McCartney has played a video featuring Johnny Depp as part of his Glastonbury set. The legendary Beatle made history as the oldest ever solo headliner in the festival’s history.