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Spinal Tap 2 doesn't quite go up to 11

It trades on former glories and gags far too much but it's good to see the band back together for this hit and miss and melancholic sequel

Movie Review • 14 Sep

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Billy Connolly unveils new artworks

Comedian Billy Connolly has spoken about being inspired by touring with Elton John in the 1970s as he releases new artwork.

Billy Connolly • 22 Aug

Mick Jagger of British rock band, The Rolling Stones (C-L) and his partner Melanie Hamrick attend a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit of French President to Britain. French Presid

Jagger and John among stars at French state banquet

Mick Jagger and Elton John topped the star-studded guest list for the French state banquet hosted by Britain's King Charles at Windsor Castle.

Entertainment • 09 Jul

Crafted by Iron Maiden artist Albert 'Akirant' Quirantes, the design of the new coins features the band's mascot Eddie in a dynamic pose

Iron Maiden's 50 years celebrated on new UK coins

Commemorative coins celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden have been launched by Britain's Royal Mint.

Music • 08 Jul

Kneecap. Photo credit: Joshua Mulholland

Kneecap reassert support for Palestine in new video

Irish rap trio Kneecap have reasserted their support for Palestine in the music video for new song The Recap.

Music • 07 Jul

Elton John vows 'we will not back down' on AI concerns

Elton John said "we will not back down" in an awards speech where he pleaded with the UK Government to "do the right thing" by strengthening copyright protections when artificial intelligence (AI) models learn from creatives' content.

Music • 05 Jun

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Uncharted with Ray Goggins continues with rap act Kneecap, there's Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd, David Frost v Elton John, and a documentary about Irish surgeon Denis Burkitt, and the Europa League Final . . .

Television • 20 May

George Michael song tops poll of UK's favourite songs

George Michael's hit song Careless Whisper has been voted the nation's favourite for a seventh year in a row, according to a Smooth Radio poll.

Music • 06 May

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Bradley Walsh is back with a new run of Blankety Blank, there's a super cast in The Parenting, and there's plenty of GAA and rugby action, starting with the hurling clash of Kilkenny and Galway . . .

Television • 22 Apr

Elton John and Madonna 'bury the hatchet' after feud

Madonna has said she has "buried the hatchet" with Elton John and hinted she will collaborate with him, after watching the pianist and singer perform with Brandi Carlile on Saturday Night Live.

Music • 07 Apr

Elton John has said he hasn't been able to see anything since last July

Elton on sight loss: It has been a very stressful time

Elton John has said losing his eyesight has been "distressing" and emotional for him.

Music • 06 Apr

Brandi Carlile and Elton John (pictured at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills in January) - The friends wrote and recorded their new album from scratch in 20 days

Elton John signals 'new beginning' with new album

Elton John says his new album is the "freshest" one he has done since the 70s, marking a "new beginning" for the singer.

Music • 04 Apr

An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile will air on Saturday, April 19, on ITV1 and ITVX

Elton John and Brandi Carlile debut new album

Elton John returned to the stage in London this week for a special performance where he reflected on how he "stepped up to the mark" while creating his latest album.

Music • 27 Mar

Elton: new acts should skip X Factor to 'play in a pub'

Elton John has warned new and emerging acts that instant TV fame such as The X Factor brings is the "worst thing" and reckons they should "play in a pub" instead.

Music • 20 Mar

U2 (pictured on stage in Seoul, South Korea in December 2019) will follow in the footsteps of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Kate Bush when they receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship in the UK

U2 to make history with songwriting honour in UK

U2 will make history as the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an Ivors Academy Fellowship in the UK, the highest honour the songwriting organisation bestows.

Music • 20 Mar

Elton John on Kneecap: "They're just extraordinary and they, what they talk about is political, and there's not many bands that do that."

Elton John praises Kneecap for being 'political'

Elton John has spoken of his admiration for Irish band Kneecap and their "energy" and "vitality".

Music • 04 Mar

Musicians release silent album in protest of AI

Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Damon Albarn are among more than 1,000 musicians who have come together to record a silent album in protest at proposed changes to copyright law around artificial intelligence (AI).

Music • 25 Feb

Elton John "I wanted to put all my old stuff to bed."

Elton John has 'new respect for sight-impaired people'

Elton John has said he has a "new respect for sight-impaired people" after he contracted an eye infection that affected his vision.

Music • 07 Feb

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

The Late Late Eurosong Special takes centrestage, Robert De Niro and Elton John are among Graham Norton's guests, Denise Van Outen lifts the lid on alcohol-free drinks, while Jodie Comer stars in The Bikeriders . . .

Television • 07 Feb

Brandi Carlile and Elton John. Photo credit: Peggy Sirota

Elton John collaborates with Brandi Carlile on new LP

Elton John has announced the details of his forthcoming studio album, which is a collaboration with six-time Grammy winning US singer Brandi Carlile.

Music • 05 Feb

Elton John warns AI would 'threaten' artist earnings

Elton John has warned that artificial intelligence will "dilute and threaten young artists' earnings even further" as he backed Paul McCartney's criticism of a proposed overhaul of copyright law in the UK.

Music • 26 Jan

Rod Stewart celebrates his 80th birthday with family

Penny Lancaster, the wife of Rod Stewart, says that she is "so blessed" to share the singer's 80th birthday with him and their children, as several of his celebrity pals also marked his milestone birthday.

Music • 10 Jan

Cara Delevingne as Elton John - 'Elton has always been an idol of mine, to say his music has had a deeply profound effect on me is an understatement' - Photos: Thomas Morgan

Cara Delevingne is Elton John for Step into Christmas

Actress and model Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in a new video for his classic festive song Step into Christmas.

Music • 19 Dec 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

New documentary Elton John: Never Too Late lands on Disney+, there's the last Late Late before Christmas, the great Alan Bennett is celebrated in 90 Years On, and Taron Egerton stars in the thriller Carry-on . . .

Television • 14 Dec 24

Elton John: "It's hard for me to see it"

Elton John reveals he has 'lost his eyesight'

Elton John has said he has "lost his eyesight" preventing him from watching his new musical.

Music • 02 Dec 24