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Music | Politics

Elton John backs Hillary Clinton

Elton-Hillary: One Night Only. Elton John performed a benefit concert for Hillary Clinton at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Wednesday night. "I never cease to be amazed at the misogynistic attitude of some of the people of this country, and I say to hell with it," said the openly gay artist. "I love you, Hillary, and I'll be there for you just like all the times you were there for me. Hillary should be the next President of America." Clinton introduced John as "a friend of Bill's and mine for many years," and recalled how moved she was when she heard him perform "Candle in the Wind" at Princess Diana's funeral. "What I want you to know is, I'm still standing," she said. Sir Elton John has long been a Democratic supporter. In 2000, he helped Al Gore raise money with a concert where he declared, "I think you're going to win it, baby."

Source New-York Daily News

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Events

One Mighty Weekend by Johnny Chisholm

This weekend is One Mighty Weekend at The Walt Disney World Resort Orlando. Over the past 14 years, the event, founded and produced by Johnny Chisholm, has grown to become America’s largest gay and lesbian celebration. The event has attracted 135,000 guests, including international visitors from 30 different countries around the globe and also has generated sizeable contributions to its beneficiary organization, the non-profit Elton John AIDS Foundation. This year, One Mighty Weekend’s headline performer will be five time Grammy winner Donna Summer. Also performing at One Mighty Weekend will be Emmy nominated comedienne Kathy Griffin.
Johnny Chisholm will bring the party to Europe on June 29 and 30, The Disneyland Resort Paris will be the site for One Mighty Party Paris, the first of four such annual events in Europe.

Source One Mighty Weekend

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Society | People | Music

Elton John fights Homophobia

In The Statesman, Elton John has released a statement against homophobia. "There has been substantial progress on gay rights in Britain, but we can't be complacent, not when homophobia still exists here and not when people around the world live in fear solely because of their sexuality... In some European countries, the bigots have a loud voice and they're not being shouted down. Pride marches are still banned in some cities in eastern Europe; gay people in Latvia were attacked and spat at when they tried to march last year... This month I celebrate my 60th birthday. It is 40 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK, and yet it is still sadly outlawed in many parts of the world. I want to shine a spotlight on William Hernández, his colleagues and the many, many individuals who stand up for human rights around the world, at great risk to their personal safety. People like William are a lot braver than me, because when the bigots shout abuse, he shouts back at them. And the more visible he and others are, the louder their voices become. Eventually, with support, they'll shout the bigots down."
"So, today, I shout out to William, a brave guy doing a dangerous and vital job. My voice has served me pretty well over the years; I hope maybe it can do him some good, too. But we need more voices. Whether the bigot is in our local pub or a thousand miles away, we should all stand up and speak out for basic human rights. I want to ask you, today, to add your voice."

Source New Statesman

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Religion | Politics | People | Music

Tobago & Trinidad fear Gay Stars

Philip Isaac, Archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago Church is trying to ban Elton John from the Caribbean island because he is gay. "The artist is one of God's children and while his lifestyle is questionable he needs to be ministered unto. His visit to the island can open the country to be tempted towards pursuing his lifestyle," said Philip Isaac. Elton John is expected to perform at the Plymouth Jazz festival next month and organizers said the star would perform as scheduled.
It is thought that no one has ever actually been turned away at immigration because of their sexuality but, apparently, under the country’s laws, homosexuals can be barred from entering the country!!

Source The Independent

People | Health | Events

Elton John Party raised $4.2 Million

Sir Elton John and David Furnish Raised $4.2 Million at the 15th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Party celebrating the Academy Awards. The event was held on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California and was co-sponsored by Audi, Chopard and VH1. This was one of the Foundation's most successful and visible fundraisers of the year, raising $4.2 Million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. The gala brought out some of the biggest and hottest celebrities from the entertainment community such as Chris O’Donnell (left picture), Victoria Beckham, Jon Bon Jovi, Sharon Stone, Keifer Sutherland, Naomi Campbell, Hedi Slimane, Roberto Cavalli, Macy Gray, Eric McCormack, Gloria Estefan, John Waters, Kevin Zegers, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Bernie & Heather Taupin, Marlee Matlin, Deborah Cox...
Established by Sir Elton John in 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations supporting innovative HIV/AIDS prevention education programs and direct care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Since its founding, EJAF has raised over $100 million to support worthy programs in 55 countries around the globe.

Source eltonjohn.com

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TV | Music

Robbie Williams in Drag

Today, Robbie Williams, in all it's drag queen glory, releases his new video for latest single She's Madonna, in collaboration with pop legends Pet Shop Boys. The video features appearances from drag queen Alexis Arquette. Watch it now...

Robbie Williams is also supposed to perform a striptease at Elton John 60th birthday's party on 25 March, on Tom Jones hit You Can Leave Your Hat On.

Source robbiewilliams.com

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Music

Mika, Pop Singer-Songwriter

Mika may not be worldwide famous yet but he'll be very soon. His debut single Relax Take It Easy, remixed by Moran & Rigg has already hit the best dancefloors and his "Queenest" new single, Grace Kelly is already available for download on iTunes. The 23-year old talented pop singer was born in Beirut, raised in Paris and then in London where he says he was "completely tortured"... "I was called the typical fag and all those other homophobic, horrible little comments that kids throw at each other. But it wasn’t just that. Sometimes my hair was way too long. I was tubbier then, so they would say I had child-bearing hips,” he said to The Times. His songs reminds sometimes gay icons Freddie Mercury, George Michael or Scissor Sisters but he admits himself being inspired by artists such as Prince or Elton John. His first album, Life In Cartoon Motion will be released on February 5th. Watch Mika's Grace Kelly video

Listen Relax, Take It Easy, Mika's debut single

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People | Movies

It’s A Boy Girl Thing Premiere

Geri Halliwell, Sting, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Graham Norton, Girls Aloud stars Cheryl Cole & Nicole Roberts, were among the celebrities to support Elton John on Monday night in Leicester Square in London at the premiere of his film It’s A Boy Girl Thing, held in support of the Elton John Aids Foundation.

The pop star has also revealed that he might have a bigger role than simply performing at the concert in memory of Princess Diana organised by her sons, Princes William & Harry. “They said there might be a role for me doing the MC bit by linking it all together, which I don’t mind doing... The princes will choose all the acts and if I can help co-ordinate it I will.”

Produced by Elton John, directed by Nick Hurran and starring Kevin Zegers (pictures above, seen last year in Transamerica), Samaire Armstrong, Sharon Osbourne, Maury Chaykin and Mpho Koaho, It's a Boy Girl Thing is a high-jinx, romantic comedy about next-door neighbours who live worlds apart. Woody Deane the school hunk and Nell Bedworth the school geek, life-long sworn enemies, wake up one day to find themselves in a very strange place: each others bodies. In theaters on December 29 2006. Watch the trailer...

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People | Music | Events

Diana Concert for AIDS charity

The National AIDS Trust (NAT) has expressed delight at being part of next year’s memorial concert for the late Princess Diana. Princes William and Harry yesterday unveiled plans for a Concert for Diana, to celebrate their mother’s life, and to raise money for several charities including those she was a patron of. This includes the National AIDS Trust, Deborah Jack, chief executive of the National AIDS Trust said: “Princess Diana made such an enormous difference to people living with HIV and AIDS, particularly in helping to break down stigma and discrimination".
Performers at the event, to be held at Wembley Stadium, so far include Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the English National Ballet, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Pharrell Williams, Joss Stone... All available tickets have been sold out within about 30 minutes of going on sale via the concert's website, www.concertfordiana.com.

Watch interview with Prince William and Prince Harry

Prince William said: "We both wanted to put our stamp on it. We want it to represent exactly what our mother would have wanted and how she was... It's got to be the best birthday present she ever had. The main purpose is to celebrate and to have fun and to remember her in a fun way."

Source Pink News

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Music | People | Politics

Australian PM slammed by Rock Stars

Elton John answered "up yours" when he was asked on Channel 7 network what he would say to Australian Prime Minister John Howard who, earlier this year, opposed gay marriage in Canberra. The star added he was unimpressed with the lack of Australian legislation to protect gay couples.
Howard doesn't seem to be famous rock stars' friend, he was already criticized this month by Bono during U2 Australian Tour promoting the Make Poverty History campaign: "He has also led your country to the bottom of the league table in terms of involvement with the world's most vulnerable populations" said the Irish singer.

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