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News Articles: elton john

We've wrangled the great (like Chappell Roan), the middling and the truly misbegotten musical guests from <em>SNL</em>'s regular season into one digestible list.

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'SNL' just wrapped its 50th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

For a show that's never been shy about celebrating itself, Saturday Night Live was bound to lean hard into its 50th season. But the results were as mixed as ever.

May 19, 2025
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  • Stephen Thompson
Tracy Chapman performs during the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack

There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.

April 11, 2025
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  • Neda Ulaby
Katy Perry performs during the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX halftime show at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

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20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry

On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.

April 10, 2025
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  • Neda Ulaby
Singer/songwriters Brandi Carlile and Elton John

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new album

Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.

April 04, 2025
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By:
  • A Martínez and
  • Phil Harrell
Sir Elton John lived in Atlanta for more than 30 years. After moving away from the city in 2023, he donated his photography book collection to Emory University in 2024.

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How does one measure Elton John's impact on Atlanta? By the books, say Emory University librarians

Emory University recently acquired a collection of books from Sir Elton John after the singer moved away from Atlanta. GPB's Kristi York Wooten has more on the special gift.

December 27, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Elton John performs on the South Lawn of the White House on Sept. 23, 2022.<br>

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Elton John says he could not see his own musical because of an eye infection

Elton John said following a performance of The Devil Wears Prada, which he scored, that the effects of an eye infection have sharply limited his eyesight.

December 04, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie
Elton John is collaborating with eBay to auction off his fashionable belongings to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation. (Courtesy of eBay)

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Elton John partners with eBay to auction his 'Atlanta treasure'

In honor of Pride Month in June, legendary singer and performer Elton John announced his partnership with eBay to auction off his Atlanta fashion, including clothes, shoes, and accessories. 100% of sales will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

July 08, 2024
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  • Ambria Burton
(Bartolotti Media for Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty)

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Elton John sells Peachtree Road condo, continues decades of charitable work in Atlanta

Last week, the "Rocket Man" singer sold his Buckhead apartment for $7.225 million, but his work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation will continue.

November 02, 2023
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Elton John performs on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

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Glastonbury organizers say the festival will be Elton John's U.K. farewell show

Glastonbury Festival organizers say Elton John's performance on the 2023 festival's final night on June 25 will be his farewell show in the U.K.

December 02, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Elton John attends the photocall for the movie "Rocketman" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019 in Cannes, France.

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Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road. Hello, White House. Biden invites Elton John to perform

President Biden will host Elton John for a performance on the South Lawn of the White House Friday for an event called "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme."

September 20, 2022
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  • Eric McDaniel
Elton John performs during his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Jan. 19 in New Orleans. Despite being vaccinated and boosted, John has contracted COVID-19 and postponed two farewell concert dates in Dallas. John "is experiencing only mild symptoms," according to a statement.

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Elton John postpones Texas concerts after testing positive for COVID-19

John said that he's fully vaccinated and boosted, experiencing only mild symptoms, and expects to be able to perform at his scheduled show this weekend in Arkansas.

January 26, 2022
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  • Jonathan Franklin
Bernie Taupin and Sir Elton John are both on their way to Atlanta. John, for his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour, and Taupin for an exhibition of his visual art, called 'Lost & Found,' currently on view at the Bill Lowe Gallery in Atlanta.

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You've Heard His Music, Now See His Art: Elton John Lyricist Bernie Taupin's Art On View in Atlanta

You'll find it at the steps of the Capitol, hung from front porches, draped over the caskets of fallen soldiers, and splashed across bathing suits and...

November 01, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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OST Full Show: Reporter Daryn Kagan, Lyricist Bernie Taupin, Omni's New Album

Daryn Kagan covered everything from wars to the red carpet at CNN. Now, she chases down positive news stories . She joined On Second Thought to unpack...

November 01, 2019
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  • Amy Kiley ,
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Lucy Dacus' second album, "Historian," tops Paste Magazine's best 50 albums of 2018 list.

Exploring Paste Magazine's Top 50 Albums Of 2018 With Editor Josh Jackson

Paste magazine recently released its list of the top 50 albums of 2018 . "On Second Thought" favorites Neko Case, Elvis Costello and Janelle Mon áe made...

November 30, 2018
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  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

Music Minute: Elton John Bids Farewell To Atlanta

Elton John, one of the most prolific musicians and composers of the past 50 years, will perform in Atlanta for the last time this weekend.

November 30, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

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