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Elton John and The Killers to release Christmas single?
If you're not a big fan of Christmas, then I'd stay well indoors this year, The Killers are rumoured to be teaming up with Elton John to release a seasonal single.
Apparently, nothing has been laid down on tape yet, but given a 'tentative title' of 'Joseph, Better You Than Me.'
I don't know whether to laugh or cry... If you're not a big fan of Christmas, then I'd stay well indoors this year, The Killers are rumoured to be teaming up with E... more -
Sergio's White Hot Top 5 Goes Country
This week, Kenny Chesney jams with the Wailers, Keith Urban wows a live audience, Darius Rucker sings about double negatives, Jimmy Wayne was totally right about you, and Andy Griffith talks over Brad Paisley.
Sergio's White Top 5 is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania. This week, Kenny Chesney jams with the Wailers, Keith Urban wows a live audience, Darius Rucker sings about double negatives, Jimmy Wa... more -
Elton John and Lily Allen: battle for the rehab queen?
I know, I know, we were also asking Lily who ... 'apparently she's one of the many UK singers two steps away from rehab's doorstep ...; making us wonder, what's up with the air over there that so many British entertainers are either drunk or doing doing drugs (check out the video).
"I'm not defending my drunkenness because I don't need to," says Allen. "I'm 23 it was an awards ceremony - I drank the free champagne, how awful of me." Um, yeah we kinda think she coulda saved getting smashed until after presenting her one award ... 'to avoid looking like a sloppy-wanker ..." I know, I know, we were also asking Lily who ... 'apparently she's one of the many UK singers two steps away from rehab'... more -
Elton John and Lily Allen clash at awards show
A visibly tipsy Lily Allen got into a profanity-laced verbal spat with Elton John onstage as the two hosted the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London Tuesday night.
As Allen introduced a segment as a "very special point in the evening," according to the The Times of London, John questioned: "What, you are going to have another drink?"
In front of an audience that included Gordon Ramsay, producer Mark Ronson (brother of Samantha) and London mayor Boris Johnson, the 23-year-old pop star shot back, "F--- off Elton, I'm 40 years younger than you. I have my whole life ahead of me." To which the 61-year-old John replied, "I could still snort you under the table."
Allen followed the exchange with a crude ad lib when 82-year-old Tony Bennett was presented with the night's Inspiration Award. As John introduced Bennett, pointing out his age, Allen broke in, declaring: "I'll still [have sex with] him." A visibly tipsy Lily Allen got into a profanity-laced verbal spat with Elton John onstage as the two hosted the GQ Men of the Year Awa... more -
The Time & The Face?
Couples without faces have been spotted at Harrods, Wimbledon and at a party hosted by Elton John. Are they creepy, high society robots, or an attempt at something more sinister, like marketing? Couples without faces have been spotted at Harrods, Wimbledon and at a party hosted by Elton John. Are they creepy, high society robot... more
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Elizabeth Hurley Leaves for the 2008 White Tie and Tiara Ball
Check out these photos of actress Elizabeth Hurley as she leaves her home for Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball on June 26, 2008 in London, England. Check out these photos of actress Elizabeth Hurley as she leaves her home for Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball on June 26, 2... more
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An end to baldness.. via cloning.
The latest results of the Phase II trial, known as “follicular cell implantation”, has already shown positive results in continuing clinical trials on human beings. The work, being carried out by a British team, is being hailed as a major advance in hair restoration and is backed by a £1.9 million government grant. The latest results of the Phase II trial, known as “follicular cell implantation”, has already shown positive results in continuing cl... more
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Elton John was right: Mars ain’t the place to raise your kids
It was a sad day for little green men on July 14, 1965, when cameras aboard Mariner 4 took a series of photographs that dispelled at a stroke decades of speculation about life on the Red Planet.
The images, taken from 6,000 miles above the planet’s surface, forced writers and film-makers to abandon lurid tales of ancient Martian civilisations and concentrate instead on human attempts to settle on Mars.
It was an abrupt end to a canon of literature inspired by Giovanni Schiaparelli’s observation in 1877 that the Martian landscape appeared to be riven with channels, which authors interpreted as canals constructed by intelligent creatures.
H. G. Wells created a hostile race of Martians who attempt to conquer the earth in War of the Worlds, published in 1898. Four decades later a radio adaptation featuring mock news broadcasts was so convincing that New Yorkers fled their homes in terror. Edgar Rice Burroughs, the author best known for creating Tarzan, portrayed Mars as a planet occupied by green men with four arms and red humanoid creatures in A Princess of Mars in 1911.
Before he created the Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis created Out of the Silent Planet, a story of several intelligent and peace-loving species living on a dying world.
Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov also wrote novels in the 1950s about hidden indigenous peoples of Mars.
Films included Robinson Crusoe on Mars in 1964, a reimagining of Daniel Defoe’s novel, and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, also in 1964, a comedy often cited as the worst film ever made.
Mariner’s photographs and the Viking missions in the late 1970s caused authors to concentrate on human colonisation of the planet. Several American writers explored the possibility that settlers on Mars, like American colonists during the War of Independence, would seek independence from their imperial masters.
Kurt Vonnegut’s The Sirens of Titan, published in 1969, imagined a demagogue who uses Mars as a base for an army of brainwashed earthlings and sends them on an ill-fated mission to invade Earth.
Steven Spielberg also revived the invading Martian with his reworking of War of the Worlds, starring Tom Cruise as a family man on the run from hostile alien forces.
In the music world, David Bowie inspired his fans to question whether the planet could support organic life in Life on Mars, although the song itself did little to answer the question.
Perhaps more insight was offered by Elton John in Rocket Man in which he cautioned against settling on the Red Planet. “Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids/ In fact it’s cold as hell/ And there’s no one there to raise them/ If you did.” It was a sad day for little green men on July 14, 1965, when cameras aboard Mariner 4 took a series of photographs that dispelled at a... more -
Robert Downey, Jr: The Iron Man returns from the Dark Side
This article is a tribute to Robert Downey Jr, and to his successful battle to return from the self-destructive dark edge. It includes a number of wonderful photographs, two music videos ("I Want Love" and "Smile" from "Chaplin"), two Sam Taylor-Wood experimental films in which Downey appears ("Pieta" and "Men Crying"), and the official "Iron Main" trailer. In addition, the article presents music audio and an outstanding photo-gallery.
Please have a look and enjoy yourselves!! This article is a tribute to Robert Downey Jr, and to his successful battle to return from the self-destructive dark edge. It include... more -
Elton John raises $2.5 million for Clinton campaign
Experience is central to Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid, and Wednesday night she tapped one of pop music's most venerable rockers to help fill her campaign coffers with $2.5 million.
"I've always been a Hillary supporter," John, 61, said before launching into his 1970 breakthrough hits, "Your Song" and "Border Song." "There is no one more qualified to lead America."
The English singer, composer and pianist added: "I'm amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some of the people in this country. And I say to hell with them .... I love you Hillary, I'll be there for you." Experience is central to Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid, and Wednesday night she tapped one of pop music'... more -
Are Elton and Hillary breakin' the law?
Rumours have emerged that Hillary Clinton's planned 'One Night Only' gig, which will see Elton John perform, could actually be deemed illegal under US law.
According to reports, the FEC is looking into whether Elton John performing at the event could be interpreted as 'foreign intervention' within the Clinton campaign.
In 1966 the FEC initiated the Foreign Agents Registration Act which was intended: "to 'minimize foreign intervention' in U.S. elections by establishing a series of limitations on foreign nationals." An act which was then incorporated into the 1974 FECA (Federal Election Campaign Act) which "prohibits any foreign national from contributing, donating or spending funds in connection with any federal, state, or local election in the United States"
So, do you think that having Elton John playing at the 'One Night Only' gig falls under the FECA's ruling, or do you just think that all the candidates should be allowed to pick their own music star and then have one big party? If it's the latter, requests below. Rumours have emerged that Hillary Clinton's planned 'One Night Only' gig, which will see Elton John perform, could actu... more -
Duets and dont's
That's the way to duet ... Elton John and Eminem // Name the worst dynamic duo you've ever witnessed.
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Inappropriate things said by the cast of Reno 911 Miami
Trudy, Lt. Dangle and Travis Jr. visited The Chemosphere when they were promoting Reno 911 Miami and said some things we decided not to air on TV. Trudy, Lt. Dangle and Travis Jr. visited The Chemosphere when they were promoting Reno 911 Miami and said some things we decided not t... more
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Elton John joins Hillary Clinton for 'One Night Only'
Sir Elton John will perform at a solo concert fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on April 9th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, it was announced today.
The event, called Elton and Hillary: One Night Only, is Elton John's first public solo concert in New York City without his band since his solo concert at Madison Square Garden in October 2000.
"I'm not a politician but I believe in the work that Hillary Clinton does," said Elton. "I'm excited to support Hillary by performing at what will be a truly memorable night."
Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.HillaryClinton.com/Elton or call the campaign office at 212-213-3717. Sir Elton John will perform at a solo concert fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on April 9th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, i... more -
Joe Meets Celebrities
Including George Lucas, Prince and Eddie Van Halen. This is the celebrity interviews portion of "Joe Does the Oscars," followed by an additional reel of clips that didn't make the final cut. Thought it would be cool to see if the interviews stood on their own. Including George Lucas, Prince and Eddie Van Halen. This is the celebrity interviews portion of "Joe Does the Oscars," follo... more
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Joe Does the Oscars
Joe Hanson finds a space on the red carpet... and takes on Hollywood's finest as they come out in style for the Academy Awards.
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Naked fear on display
Last week a small art gallery in the north of England did a remarkable thing: it called the police and informed on itself. Staff at the Gateshead Baltic Centre were so worried that a photograph of two young girls ? one naked ? by the female American artist Nan Goldin might be considered child porn that they phoned the police and had them come and take the questionable picture away. Last week a small art gallery in the north of England did a remarkable thing: it called the police and informed on itself. Staff at th... more
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Sir Elton John: SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET
Yes, really. Sir Elton John has come out against the Internet itself, claiming it is ruining music and killing art saying "I do think it would be an incredible experiment to shut down the whole internet for five years and see what sort of art is produced over that span" and "Lets get out in the streets and march and protest instead of sitting at home and blogging". And here I sit posting to current.com... doing my part to destroy artistic movements around the world. Yes, really. Sir Elton John has come out against the Internet itself, claiming it is ruining music and killing art saying "I do ... more
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