Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
5 RuPaul duets that will snatch your wig, from Elton to Gaga
Drag Race UK vs The World came to a glittery finish on Tuesday, as Blu Hydrangea lip-sync battled her way through Jujubee and Mo Heart to be crowned the first-ever “queen of the mothertuckin’ world.”A much-discussed element of the latest Drag Race spinoff has been the grand prize.
Instead of $100,000, the winning queen received the aforementioned title and the opportunity to record a duet with host RuPaul.Here’s the aptly-named track they released — “Champion”:Blu joins good company of those who’ve belted it out with Ru — scroll down for some memorable Ru-ets over the years:In 1994, Elton John rerecorded his 1976 duet with Kiki Dee, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” with none other than RuPaul.
