http://www.mail.com/people/1428-elton-john.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/1428-elton-john.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2103026-douglas-damon-dramatize-steamy-showbiz-affair.html NEW YORK (AP) — The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself. Liberace, forever hailed as Mr. Showmanship, was the excess-to-the-max pianist-personality whose onstage and offstage extravagance were legendary and who wowed audiences in Las Vegas and worldwide to become the best-paid entertainer on the pla... Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2103026-douglas-damon-dramatize-steamy-showbiz-affair.html 2013-05-22T22:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2100668-2-moroccans-tried-homosexuality-4-months.html RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court has convicted two men of homosexuality and public indecency, and sentenced each to four months in prison, in the latest case against gays in this North African nation. Prosecutors at the Temara court near Rabat, the capital, said at Monday's trial that the men, aged 28 and 19, were caught having sex in a car and arre... Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2100668-2-moroccans-tried-homosexuality-4-months.html 2013-05-21T17:55:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2075762-american-idol-to-final-2-singers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" finalist Angie Miller won't be tickling the ivories on this season's final showdown. The piano-playing 19-year-old singer from Beverly, Mass., was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest, leaving 23-year-old R&B vocalist Candice Glover of St. Helena Island, S.C., and 22-year-o... Fri, 10 May 2013 02:31:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2075762-american-idol-to-final-2-singers.html 2013-05-10T02:31:28Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2026834-tribeca-fest-dedicated-to-boston-opening-night.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Tribeca Film Festival opened in a spirit of brotherly love — both on the screen, and in thoughts for the people for Boston. Richard Belzer began by dedicating this year's festival, the 12th annual, to Boston following Monday's deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon. Tribeca is no stranger to such horror: It was founded by Robert De Niro... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:42:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2026834-tribeca-fest-dedicated-to-boston-opening-night.html 2013-04-18T03:42:24Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2010522-steven-tyler-joe-perry-honored-songwriting.html WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — They've been larger-than-life performers for decades, but now Steven Tyler and Joe Perry's songwriting skills are getting the attention. The Aerosmith veterans will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June and will receive the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Founders Award next week. Rockin... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:46:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2010522-steven-tyler-joe-perry-honored-songwriting.html 2013-04-10T14:46:24Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2005776-thatcher-profound-popular-culture.html LONDON (AP) — Margaret Thatcher was not just a political titan, she was a cultural icon — skewered by comedians, transformed into a puppet and played to Oscar-winning perfection by Meryl Streep. With her uncompromising politics, ironclad certainty, bouffant hairstyle and ever-present handbag, the late British leader was grist for comedians, playwrights, n... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:26:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2005776-thatcher-profound-popular-culture.html 2013-04-08T21:26:06Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1993050-john-taupin-honored-songwriters-hall-fame.html NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. John and Taupin, who teamed on most of the singer's best-known hits, will receive the Johnny Mercer Award during the June 13 ceremony in New York. A Tuesday news release says the award goes to previous... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:37:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1993050-john-taupin-honored-songwriters-hall-fame.html 2013-04-02T15:37:35Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1988924-quotes-phil-ramone-luminaries.html NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to Phil Ramone's death: "A friend, a musical genius and the most lovable person. It was a thrill for me to have worked with Phil, and I have so many wonderful memories." — Elton John "I'm so saddened to learn of Phil's passing. We first worked together in 1967 when I did a... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:03:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1988924-quotes-phil-ramone-luminaries.html 2013-03-31T00:03:44Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1922592-tribeca-to-open-with-documentary-national.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Tribeca Film Festival will open with a documentary about the National, along with a performance by the Brooklyn band. The festival announced Thursday that "Mistaken for Strangers," which documents the National on tour, will premiere April 17. The film is directed by Tom Berninger, brother to lead to singer Matt Berninger. ... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:07:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1922592-tribeca-to-open-with-documentary-national.html 2013-02-28T19:07:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1912638-bits-bump-night-kim-k.html Show Bits brings you the 85th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item. PARTY TIME FOR PREGNANT KIM KARDASHIAN Kim Kardashian didn't just step out at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar afte... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:35:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1912638-bits-bump-night-kim-k.html 2013-02-25T10:35:34Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unlike last year, when the Grammys became the Adele show, each of the leading nominees in a diverse and eclectic field got a chance to bask in the spotlight of music's biggest night. Fun., whose anthemic and semidark jam "We Are Young" dominated the charts in 2012, won song of the year. Gotye's massive and oddball pop hit, "Somebody I U... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html 2013-02-11T14:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882220-bits-its-after-party-time-grammys.html Show Bits brings you the 55th annual Grammy Awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item. AFTER THE GRAMMYS? INDIA! For the Grammy Awards official after-party, celebrants went to India. Actually, they just w... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882220-bits-its-after-party-time-grammys.html 2013-02-11T08:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year. It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers. "We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so," Marcus Mumford ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html 2013-02-11T05:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1880616-elton-john-shares-grammy-stage-with-young-rockers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John still fills stadiums worldwide on his own, but he'll share the spotlight with a dozen other musicians at Sunday's Grammy Awards. The 65-year-old entertainer rehearsed Saturday at Staples Center alongside young Grammy nominees Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown, Ed Sheeran and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes. John prepared for two pe... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1880616-elton-john-shares-grammy-stage-with-young-rockers.html 2013-02-09T21:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1879568-stars-salute-musicares-honoree-bruce-springsteen.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Be it concert or charity auction, Bruce Springsteen can bring any event to a crescendo. Springsteen briefly took over auctioneering duties before being honored as MusiCares person of the year Friday night, exhorting the crowd to bid on a signed Fender electric guitar by amping up the deal. The 63-year-old rock 'n' roll star moved the bi... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1879568-stars-salute-musicares-honoree-bruce-springsteen.html 2013-02-09T10:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1872150-elton-john-mumford-sons-to-pay-tribute-to-helm.html NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John and Mumford & Sons will hit the Grammys stage to pay tribute to Levon Helm. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that T Bone Burnett, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes will also perform "The Weight" at Sunday's awards ceremony in Los Angeles. "Can you think of a song that fit... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1872150-elton-john-mumford-sons-to-pay-tribute-to-helm.html 2013-02-06T16:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867240-sting-rihanna-mars-clarkson-to-sing-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Rihanna and Bruno Mars will hit the stage for a special performance at next week's Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Monday that they will perform together at the Feb. 10 awards show. Triple nominee Kelly Clarkson will also take the stage. Beyonce, Prince, Jennifer Lopez and country singer Hunter Hayes will be presenter... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867240-sting-rihanna-mars-clarkson-to-sing-grammys.html 2013-02-04T14:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1844954-luddites-they-raged-machine-lost.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Their name is synonymous with futile attempts to roll back technology — and with fuddy-duddies who can't figure out how to use the iPhone. The Luddites were British textile artisans who 200 years ago smashed the mechanized looms they thought threatened their jobs. They weren't the first to attack machines. They are named after a man who ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1844954-luddites-they-raged-machine-lost.html 2013-01-25T11:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy nominees Jack White, Carrie Underwood and the Lumineers will hit the Grammys stage next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that those acts will join previously announced performers including fun., The Black Keys and Taylor Swift at the Feb. 10 awards show in Los Angeles. White is nominated for album of the year and the ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-24T16:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1829514-items-famed-nightclub-studio-54-to-auction.html WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A trove of memorabilia from Studio 54 is going up for bid in an auction that is resurrecting those long-ago nights at the iconic 1970s clubhouse with a legacy greater than its lifespan. Mementos kept by the late Studio 54 co-owner Steve Rubell, including paparazzi photographs, letters and artwork once belonging to the New York... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1829514-items-famed-nightclub-studio-54-to-auction.html 2013-01-18T16:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824160-elton-john-david-furnish-welcome-2nd-son.html LONDON (AP) — Elton John and David Furnish say they have become parents for a second time. The couple say they are "overwhelmed with happiness" at the birth of Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John. John's spokeswoman Fran Curtis confirmed an announcement on the singer's website that the baby was born Friday in Los Angeles. The infant, born to a surrogate mot... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824160-elton-john-david-furnish-welcome-2nd-son.html 2013-01-16T12:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1817696-crime-writer-cornwell-personal-courtroom-drama.html BOSTON (AP) — For more than two decades, crime writer Patricia Cornwell has famously dramatized the life of a fictional medical examiner in her best-selling books. Now, she has her own personal drama unfolding in federal court. Cornwell, a wildly successful author through her novels about Dr. Kay Scarpetta, is suing her former financial management firm an... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1817696-crime-writer-cornwell-personal-courtroom-drama.html 2013-01-13T17:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1795522-jon-stewart-to-host-grammys-musicares-tribute.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Stewart is hosting the MusiCares salute to Bruce Springsteen. The Recording Academy also announced Wednesday that Elton John, Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, Sting, Mavis Staples and Kenny Chesney will be among more than a dozen performers who will help pay tribute to Springsteen during the Feb. 8 benefit concert, held in Los Angeles tw... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1795522-jon-stewart-to-host-grammys-musicares-tribute.html 2013-01-02T13:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1723334-elton-john-dedicates-beijing-to-dissident.html BEIJING (AP) — Pop icon Elton John publicly dedicated his only concert in Beijing to Chinese artist and political critic Ai Weiwei, sending a murmur of shock through an audience accustomed to tight censorship of entertainment. Minutes into a more than two-hour show Sunday night, John told the audience that the performance was dedicated "to the spirit and ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1723334-elton-john-dedicates-beijing-to-dissident.html 2012-11-26T08:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1722514-rolling-stones-mark-50th-year-with-london.html LONDON (AP) — The Rolling Stones made a triumphant return to the London stage on Sunday night in the first of five concerts to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut as an American-oriented blues band. They showed no signs of wear and tear — except on their aging, heavily lined faces — as frontman Mick Jagger swaggered and strutted through a stellar two... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1722514-rolling-stones-mark-50th-year-with-london.html 2012-11-26T01:29:00Z