Elton John and David Furnish's Relationship Timeline

Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty The couple entered a civil partnership in December 2005 andofficially tied the knotnine years later once same-sex marriage became legal in the U.K. Their two sons, Zachary and Elijah, served as the ring bearers. “If you’d had said to me 10 years ago I’d be sitting on your show married to the man I love and have two beautiful children I would have said, ‘You put acid in my drink....

March 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2348 words · Lindsay Blanchard

Elton John Announces Book Detailing Final 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' Tour

Elton John performs in London in April 2023.Photo:Simone Joyner/Getty Images Simone Joyner/Getty Images Elton Johnis giving the yellow brick road a real send-off. On Wednesday, the “Tiny Dancer” musician, 76,announced on Instagramthat he would be releasing a book chronicling the journey of hisfive-year farewell tourtitledFarewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Lifevia Hyperion Avenue, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide. “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,” he wrote....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Kaitlyn Sanchez

Elton John Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary with Husband David Furnish: 'Happy Anniversary to Us'

Elton John and David Furnish in a photo shared on Dec. 21, 2024.Photo:Elton John/Instagram Elton John/Instagram Elton JohnandDavid Furnishare celebrating another year of marriage! The longtime copuple — who entered into a civil partnership in 2005 and wed nine years later when same-sex marriage became legal in the U.K. — marked a decade since their December 2014 wedding and 19 years since their civil partnership on Saturday, Dec. 21. John, 77, and Furnish, 62, posted a wholesomephoto on Instagramto celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Mr. Joseph Hobbs

Elton John Celebrates Emmy Win and New EGOT Status on Social Media: 'I Am on Cloud Nine'

Elton John performs in London in April 2023.Photo:Simone Joyner/Getty Images Simone Joyner/Getty Images Elton Johnis soaking in the moment. “We won an Emmy and I am on cloud nine!! Receiving this recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of everyone involved, and I am so deeply grateful,” John, 76,wrote on Instagram, celebrating the news. He also told fans that he unable to accept the award in person due to a recent “knee operation....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Andrew Smith

Elton John Clarifies His Fading Eyesight Is 'Not as Bad as It Seems' as He Jokingly Refers to Brandi Carlile as Rihanna

From Left: Elton John and Brandi Carlile at the 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Things are looking up forElton John! On Sunday, Jan. 5, the legendary musician, 77, presented the award for best original score - motion picture withBrandi Carlileat the2025 Golden Globes. Ahead of bestowing the win to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross ofChallengers, John assured fans that despite news of his declining eyesight, he was just fine — and fans can take his word for it....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Michael Leach

Elton John Is Bringing a Tammy Faye Musical to the London Stage

Elon John and Tammy Faye Messner.Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images; Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The story ofTammy Faye Messneris headed to the stage. Elton Johnis bringing his considerable musical talents to bear on a theatre adaptation of the life of the televangelist and her first husband, Jim Bakker. Tammy Fayeis set to premiere in October at the Almeida Theatre in London and will star Katie Brayben as Tammy, Tony-Award nomineeAndrew Rannellsas Jim and Zubin Varla as fellow televangelist Jerry Falwell....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Ashley Brown

Elton John Joins Chappell Roan to Perform 'Nothing Short of Magical' Duet at 2025 Oscars Party

Elton John and Chappell Roan perform at the 2025 Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy Awards viewing party.Photo:Michael Kovac/Getty Michael Kovac/Getty Chappell Roanjoined her friend,Elton John, for an incredible performance on Oscars night. In a clip shared on John’sInstagrampage, he belted out the lyrics while sitting at the piano as Roan danced and sang along beside him. John also donned a sparkly pink cowboy hat to perform Roan’s much-loved track “Pink Pony Club” with her at the star-studded event in West Hollywood....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Christopher Hess

Elton John Joins the EGOT Club While Picking Up First-Ever Emmy for Farewell Show

Elton John performs in London in April 2023.Photo:Simone Joyner/Getty Images Simone Joyner/Getty Images Elton Johnhas now been inducted into theEGOThall of fame. TheRocket Mansinger, 76, won an Emmy Award for outstanding live variety special forElton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, adding him to the short list of celebrities to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Amy Poehler, who presented the award, hinted at his new status in her introduction for his nomination saying, “Now I can’t speak for Elton but, ‘EGOT’ to be excited about that....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Julian Pena

Elton John Opens Up About Helping Britney Spears Return to Music: 'There's a Lot of Fear There'

Elton John is speaking out about working withBritney Spearson their throwback duet “Hold Me Closer.“In an interview withTheGuardianpublished Thursday, John, 75, said that when producer Andrew Watt initially finished the song’s remix, which includes extracts from 1971’s “Tiny Dancer” and 1992’s “The One,” they were unsure about who could join him on the track.John said the idea to bring in Spears, 40, then came from his husband,David Furnish.“He said it would be wonderful for Britney Spears to do it,” John told the outlet....

March 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Clayton Hardy

Elton John Previews Songs from His 'Devil Wears Prada' Musical Based on 'One of My Favorite Films'

Elton Johnis leveraging his musical prowess — and passion for fashion — forThe Devil Wears Prada: The Musical. “It’s one of my favorite films and the subject matter in the film screams out for music, as well,” says John, 75. “But I just thought, ‘You have to have characters that you can write [songs] for, and you have to have a backdrop which can inspire you musically,’ and the film does....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Anthony Young

Elton John Reveals the Special Role Lady Gaga Would Play in His Kids' Bedtime Routine When They Were Younger

Lady Gaga (left) and Elton John in 2016.Photo:Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Elton Johnis opening up about his kids' famous godmother. “We sang them to bed. We read them stories every night, even when they couldn’t understand what we were saying. It was a ritual that we held them,” he said. “Gaga, who’s their godmother, used to come and bathe them and sing them to bed,” John said of singerLady Gaga, 38....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Tara Hall

Elton John Reveals the Surprising Thing He Wants on His Gravestone — Which Ties to His 2 Children

Elton John in March 2024.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Elton Johnknows how he wants to be best remembered after he dies.As he was honored asTIME’s Icon of the Year, the singer, 77, reflected on fatherhood and how his role as a dad is his most important.“On my gravestone, all I want it to say is, ‘He was a great dad,' ” John told the outlet while speaking alongside his husband,David Furnish....

March 15, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Anthony Perez

Elton John Reveals Which of His Own Songs Are His Favorites — and Which Hit He Cannot Stand

Elton John on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ on Dec. 17.Photo:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Elton John’s gift may be his song, but that doesn’t mean he loves them all. During an appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colberton Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about which of his original songs are his favorites — and also revealed the one he simply can’t stand....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Ricky Allen