Tag Archives: Elton John

A Cool Treat for a Hot Celeb

Forget about the life-size statutes, the park benches with engraved plaques and the namesake streets, avenues and boulevards. The one true way you can tell if you have arrived in Hollywood is when you get your own ice cream flavor. I certainly would consider it one of life’s highest honors. Jerry Garcia, Dave Matthews and Phish are among the lucky musicians who have gained the prestigious honor from Ben & Jerry’s and now legendary rocker Sir Elton John is being immortalized in frozen sugar and cream as well. This Friday you’ll get your first chance to dig into “Goodbye Yellow … Continue reading →

Legendary Musicians Get Rare Honor

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a friend or family member who loves the band U2 (hint, hint, mom) then you are in luck. Some of Africa’s top musicians just paid tribute to U2’s lead singer Bono and his humanitarian efforts by recording a new album of the rock band’s cover songs. In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 features singer Angelique Kidjo, hip-hop band African Underground All-Stars and Soweto Gospel Choir cover some of the Irish band’s best-known material. The new album also includes a performance by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry who teams up … Continue reading →

Bette’s New Home

Celine Dion made headlines (and multiple appearances on Oprah) in 2003 when it was announced that she would be moving to Las Vegas to serve as the headliner at Caesars Palace. Now, the singer says she is ready to move on (some tabloids are reporting that Dion is trying to get pregnant again) and will be replaced by another famous female crooner—Bette Midler. Midler’s got some big shoes to fill (though, I think she will slide into them nicely). After all, Dion’s show at the hotel’s 4,100-seat Colosseum has been sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run … Continue reading →

Top 10 Celebrity News Items for the Week of November 17, 2006

The celebrity news you may have missed! 10. Jessica Biel Dating Derek Jeter? There are reports circulating that actress Jessica Biel is dating Yankee Derek Jeter after the two were seen together at Hyde in Los Angeles. Beautiful, rich, famous, dating Derek…just gives me another reason to hate her – LOL! 9. “Lord of the Dance” Flatley Taken Ill I am surprised I haven’t read too much about this, but the Internet Movie Database has reported twice this week that Michael Flatley is suffering from a serious immune virus and has been in the hospital for the past two weeks. … Continue reading →

Disney Honors Legends

The prestigious Disney Legends Award is one of the ways that the Disney Company honors achievements in creativity, quality and innovation. Disney has been providing these awards for the last 19 years. This year, the Disney Legends Awards were presented to Singer & Songwriter Sir Elton John ABC News anchor Peter Jennings Actors Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran (Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson, Mickey Mouse Club) Actors Tim Considine and David Stollery (The Adventures of Spin and Marty) Actress Ginny Tyler (Mickey Mouse Club) Disney and Pixar animation story artist Joe Ranft Voice actor Paul Frees (Haunted … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Ideas From Elton John

Did you know that Sir Elton John loves candles? Who knew? Apparently, Bath & Body Works because the popular store is latching on to John’s star power and his passion for candles just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. The company unveiled “The Elton John Fireside Home Fragrance Collection,” yesterday. It features scented candles, scented stones and home fragrance oils. The items range in price from $7.50 to $16.50. The company says it expects to expand the collection to include soaps and other categories in the near future. Company officials say the line is inspired by John’s country estate … Continue reading →