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.
MTV VMAs 2022: Lil Nas X, Elton John and Doja Cat among LGBTQ+ artists nominated
The nominees for MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards (VMAs) are out, and a number of LGBTQ+ stars are in the spotlight! Lil Nas X shines in joint place with Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar for the most nominated artist.
The star is nominated for seven different awards including Artist Of The Year and both Best Collaboration Of The Year and Video Of The Year for Industry Baby with Jack Harlow.
Queer artists are actually dominating multiple categories. Dove Cameron, Maneskin, Remi Wolf, Omar Apollo, Nessa Barrett and Doechii are all up for PUSH Performance Of The Year.
Meanwhile, Doja Cat is nominated in five categories, and GAY TIMES Honours recipients Rina Sawayama and Charli XCX are nominated for Video for Good and Best Metaverse Performance, respectively.
