Brandi Carlile and Elton John in March 2025.Photo:John Shearer/97th Oscars/The Academy via Getty John Shearer/97th Oscars/The Academy via Getty Elton JohnandBrandi Carlileare a match made in heaven.In anew interview with Themto promote their new collaborative albumWho Believes in Angels?, the two musicians spoke about their friendship — and John declared they’re “soulmates.““Well, I’ve been a fan of Brandi’s for a long time, but she had been a fan of mine for even longer, and I played and sang on one of her records,” said the “Rocket Man” artist, 77, referencing his piano and background vocal contributions on Carlile’s “Caroline” from her third album,Give Up the Ghost....

Elton John at an annual TIME dinner in N.Y.C. on Dec. 11, 2024 and Chappell Roan at the 67th Grammy Awards in L.A. on Feb. 2, 2025.Photo:Johnny Nunez/Getty; Noam Galai/Getty Johnny Nunez/Getty; Noam Galai/Getty Elton Johnis always there forChappell Roan! During an interview with the U.K.-based online publicationThempublished on Thursday, March 5, the British music icon revealed he’s in “awe” of the 27-year-old “HOT TO GO!” singer — and also shared that they FaceTime....

Elton John, pictured, at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020.Photo:Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Elton Johndoesn’t include his own songs in his playlist!On Friday, Feb. 7, the “Rocket Man” singer, 77, appeared onThe Scott Mills Breakfast Showwhich airs on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, alongsideBrandi Carlile, who isworking with himon the upcoming collaborative album,Who Believes in Angels?.He revealed that he “never” listens to his classic songs unless he has to....

Elton John and Queen Elizabeth II.Photo: Dave Thompson - WPA Pool/Getty Elton Johnis mourning the death ofQueen ElizabethII. “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth’s passing,” John, 75, wrote. “She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.” He concluded, “Queen Elizabethhas been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly....

Elton John attends ‘The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical’ charity gala night on Dec. 1, 2024.Photo:Dave Benett/Getty Dave Benett/Getty Elton Johnis sharinganother update about his eyesight.During the opening-night premiere ofTheDevil Wears Prada: The Musicalin London on Sunday, Dec. 1, the 77-year-old musician addressed the audience and revealed that he could not see the show due to his vision.“As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight....

Elton John and Ryan Reynolds.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Steve Granitz/WireImage, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Elton Johnis supportingRyan Reynolds' soccer journey. The singer and ex-soccer club chairman, 76, said in a new interview withBBCthat it’s “fantastic" that Reynolds, 47, has become a co-owner of Wrexham AFC.“It’s great. I phoned Ryan when they won and they got promoted, and I just think it’s fantastic,” John told the outlet, referring to the team’s National League win in April....

Elton John.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Elton John’s playlists are full of up-and-coming, mainly female musicians. In a new interview withMusic Week, the legendary British singer spoke about his current listening habits and declared that women are “making the best music” at the moment, shouting out all-female bands includingHaimandThe Linda Lindas. “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,” John, 75, told the outlet....

Elton John celebrates son Zachary’s birthday.Photo:Elton John/Instagram; Samir Hussein/WireImage Elton John/Instagram; Samir Hussein/WireImage Elton Johnis celebrating his older son’s birthday! On Wednesday, Jan. 1, the singer, 77, shared a carousel of photoson his Instagramfrom his holiday season, which included a picture of his son Zachary’s birthday cake. The cake was piped with blue frosting and read “Happy Birthday Zachary” in blue across the top, featuring rainbow sprinkles and striped candles that honored the newly minted 14-year-old....

New music fromElton Johnis on the way. During his Dec. 17 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertwithBrandi Carlile, the legendary singer revealed that he’s been considering his next steps. Colbert, 60, asked John, 77, if “the juices are flowing again” as far as new music goes after finishing hisFarewell Yellow Brick Road tourin July 2023 and “jamming with Joni” Mitchell. “You will be getting some more [music],” the “Crocodile Rock” singer confirmed....

Elton John.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage Elton Johnis gearing up for a performance at the White House. The “Rocket Man” singer will be entertaining the audience at an event held on the South Lawn on Friday called, “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme,“Deadlinereported. The invites have been sent out recently, and guests will be required to get tested for COVID-19 before attending, per the outlet. Elton John.Arne Dedert/picture alliance/Getty John’s performance was announced afterJames Taylorperformed at the White House this week to kick off the celebration of the passage of PresidentJoe Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, according toRolling Stone....

Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Albie Awards, Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Macmillan Elton Johnwill have some high-profile special guests when he plays his highly-anticipatedDodger Stadium concert— the final date of his farewell tour — on Sunday. All three artists have previously released collaborations with John. Nearly 50 years ago, he and Dee shot to No....

Elton John in 1973.Photo:Michael Putland/Getty Michael Putland/Getty But the haunting melodies of John’s greatest hits from this era, like that ode toMarilyn Monroe— which John and his songwriting partner, lyricistBernie Taupin, turned into an ode toPrincess Dianaafter her death in 1997 — reflected John’s inner turmoil at the time. He was in the throes of a stormy five-year relationship with his manager John Reid. “It was the same time John Reid broke my heart....

Elton John and David Furnish in September 2024.Photo:Sonia Recchia/Getty Sonia Recchia/Getty Elton Johnstruggled to open himself up when he metDavid Furnish.In acover story interview withTIMEon Wednesday, Dec. 11, the filmmaker, 62, revealed John “was very shut down in terms of accepting love” when he first met him in 1993 at a dinner party through a mutual friend.“He was very, very shut down in terms of accepting love,” Furnish told the publication....