Elton John

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Clipper will waive the standard $3 new-card fee for customers who choose Clipper on their phone.

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  • Clipper will waive the standard $3 new-card fee for customers who choose Clipper on their phone.
  • The $3 fee will be charged to customers who opt for a traditional plastic card.
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ELTON JOHN PARTNERS WITH JADU & SWEET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION

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Monday, June 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading into NFT.NYC, global music legend Elton John announces his entrance into web3 by partnering with Jadu and Sweet to auction a one-of-a-kind Rocket Man Jadu Hoverboard NFT in addition to releasing a series of access tokens that give holders the opportunity to unlock a host of future fan experiences as part of the the Rocket NFT Club (nft.eltonjohn.com).

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  • "Elton John has been on the frontline of innovation in music, fashion, and technology for over half a millenia.
  • "Together with Elton, we at Sweet look forward to continuing to reveal the additional benefits of the Yellow Brick Roadmap."
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organisations in the world.
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcome the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keeps us from ending AIDS.

Pop Artist Olivia Rox Gets Married ... in Her New Music Video 'Princess'

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

"Pop tour de force Olivia Rox introduces 'Princess,'a track from her debut album, Poprox, via Songbird Records.

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  • "Pop tour de force Olivia Rox introduces 'Princess,'a track from her debut album, Poprox, via Songbird Records.
  • Olivia first burst onto the scene on Season 15 of American Idol, where she was a Top 10 Finalist.
  • Three of her music videos 'It Girl,''Galileo' and 'Shooting Star' garnered nominations for Best Independent Music Video and Best Producer/Production.
  • "Princess" is available on allstreaming platforms globally including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, iTunes.

Usher to Host and Perform During the 2021 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” on Thursday, May 27 Live on FOX

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'iHeartMedia and FOX announced today that Usher will host and perform during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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  • b'iHeartMedia and FOX announced today that Usher will host and perform during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
  • The event will air LIVE from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
  • In addition to music, he established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations.
  • Past honorees of the iHeartRadio Icon Award include Bon Jovi.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI\xe2\x80\x99m excited to be hosting and performing during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards,\xe2\x80\x9d said Usher.

Royal Mint and Elton John announce charity auction - celebrating the artist's greatest hits

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'High resolution images can be downloaded from the following link: DOWNLOAD\nThe Royal Mint has created a one of a kind silver medallion celebrating Elton John\'s greatest hits, including \'Tiny Dancer\' released in 1971\nThe Royal Mint has announced a special charity auction in conjunction with Elton John to raise money for the Elton John UK Charitable Foundation.\n2021 sees the fiftieth anniversary of Elton John\'s iconic album \'Madman Across The Water\' featuring hits \'Tiny Dancer\' and \'Levon\'.

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  • b'High resolution images can be downloaded from the following link: DOWNLOAD\nThe Royal Mint has created a one of a kind silver medallion celebrating Elton John\'s greatest hits, including \'Tiny Dancer\' released in 1971\nThe Royal Mint has announced a special charity auction in conjunction with Elton John to raise money for the Elton John UK Charitable Foundation.\n2021 sees the fiftieth anniversary of Elton John\'s iconic album \'Madman Across The Water\' featuring hits \'Tiny Dancer\' and \'Levon\'.
  • Fifty years later, The Royal Mint is honouring the iconic career and hits of Elton with a piece of art of their own.\nTo mark the singer\'s iconic career, and raise funds for the Elton John UK Charitable Foundation, The Royal Mint will auction a one of a kind silver medallion.
  • Funds will be distributed to relevant organisations via Elton John\'s UK Charitable Foundation- a charity set up by Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish.
  • The charity was set up to allow Elton and David to make charitable contributions outside the world of HIV/AIDS.

Mary Wilson's Self-Titled Solo Album Makes Its Digital Debut; Includes 8 Bonus Tracks Featuring Rare Remixes, the Never-Before-Released Gus Dudgeon Sessions and a Brand-New song, "Why Can't We All Get Along"

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Ms. Wilson, who retained ownership of her solo recordings, wanted to make the album and much more - available to her many fans around the world.

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  • Ms. Wilson, who retained ownership of her solo recordings, wanted to make the album and much more - available to her many fans around the world.
  • Added to the album are eight incredible bonus tracks, four of them unreleased, including the legendary tracks recorded as a follow-up to the album produced by Gus Dudgeon (Elton John, Joan Armatrading, Chris Rea, et al).
  • "I finally decided how to work with Universal, and they are going to release new Mary Wilson recordings," she said.
  • Mary told Davis and Bond that their lyrics were able to capture and articulate her feelings into song and help her tell her story.

Elton John Unveils Previously Unheard Jazz Version of 'Come Down In Time'

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Friday, October 30, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his seminal album 'Tumbleweed Connection', Elton John has today unveiled a previously unheard jazz version of 'Come Down In Time'.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his seminal album 'Tumbleweed Connection', Elton John has today unveiled a previously unheard jazz version of 'Come Down In Time'.
  • Recorded on 20th March 1970 at London's Trident Studios, 'Come Down In Time (Jazz Version)' more than doubles the length of the final version (re-recorded 3 months later with different musicians) that appears on 'Tumbleweed Connection'.
  • 'Tumbleweed Connection' is a much-loved album within Elton John's back catalogue.
  • 'Come Down In Time (Jazz Version) ' is now available to buy here on 10" vinyl only.

Elton John Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of His Legendary Troubadour Performance

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Elton John celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his career-catapulting performance at the historic Troubadour, in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Elton John celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his career-catapulting performance at the historic Troubadour, in Los Angeles, CA.
  • His set consisted of songs off his debut album, in addition to many unreleased tracks such as the timeless "Your Song," from his then forthcoming eponymous album Elton John.
  • Also celebrating its 50th anniversary is the aforementioned, critically acclaimed debut album, Elton John.
  • On 30th October the original Elton John albumwill also be released as a limited-edition gatefold 1LP gold 180 gram vinyl edition with download code.

Elton John: Classic Concert Series

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Elton John is set to launch a weekly archival concert footage series entitled "Elton John: Classic Concert Series," featuring some of his most monumental concerts from around the world on his Official YouTube Channel .

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Elton John is set to launch a weekly archival concert footage series entitled "Elton John: Classic Concert Series," featuring some of his most monumental concerts from around the world on his Official YouTube Channel .
  • The series will raise funds towards the Elton John AIDS Foundation in support of COVID relief efforts.
  • So, I'm really happy to connect this YouTube Concert series to benefit our Foundation's urgent COVID response.'
  • The setlist rips through classic after classic, including 'Rocket Man,' 'Daniel and 'Bennie and the Jets.'

IMDb Takes Fans Behind-the-Scenes at Elton John’s Legendary, Star-Studded 2020 Academy Awards Viewing Party With Live Party Coverage and Analysis Co-Hosted by Aisha Tyler and Dave Karger

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

IMDb LIVE Presented by M&MS at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, co-hosted by actress/director Aisha Tyler and IMDb Special Correspondent Dave Karger , will provide fans with unique, entertaining and informative coverage of Hollywoods biggest night.

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  • IMDb LIVE Presented by M&MS at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, co-hosted by actress/director Aisha Tyler and IMDb Special Correspondent Dave Karger , will provide fans with unique, entertaining and informative coverage of Hollywoods biggest night.
  • The IMDb enhanced homepage will help customers worldwide discover and decide what to watch during awards season and throughout the year.
  • Hosted coverage during the IMDb LIVE broadcast will take place before, after, and during breaks in the Oscars telecast.
  • Entertainment fans can tune in from anywhere to watch IMDb LIVE at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party via IMDb mobile apps or directly at IMDb ( www.imdb.com ).