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Elton John forced to cancel two shows after testing positive for covid

Sir Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result, has sadly been forced to cancel two of his concerts in Dallas, Texas.The 74 year old singer has been fully vaccinated and has also had the booster jab.Thankfully, the star, who is married to husband David Furnish and shared a rare insight into their Christmas with sons Zachary, 10, and Elijah, eight, a month ago, is only suffering from mild virus symptoms so far.The news was announced that the Your Song hitmaker unfortunately had to make the tough decision on Tuesday, January 25, with one of the shows scheduled to take place that night. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

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Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, cancels Dallas concerts: ‘I can’t wait to see you all soon’

Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19. The singer took to social media on Tuesday to share the news. "Hi everyone, wanted to send a message to let you know that I have contracted COVID and so have had to reschedule my shows in Dallas," the 74-year-old wrote on Instagram Story.

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Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, postpones Dallas shows

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 16: Elton John performs at Mt Smart Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Elton John Tests Positive for COVID-19, Postpones Dallas Concerts of 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' Tour

Elton John has to hit pause on the once again. In a statement released on his Instagram Story, the 74-year-old singer confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has to postpone the Dallas leg of his tour.«Hi everyone, wanted to send a message to let you know that I have contracted COVID and so have had to reschedule my shows in Dallas,» the statement read. «If you have tickets, you'll be contacted with the new dates really soon.

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Elton John Tests Positive for COVID-19, Postpones Tour Dates

Oh no! Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19, but fortunately, is only experiencing mild symptoms.

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Elton John, 74, tests positive for Covid as he's forced to cancel two concerts

Elton John has tested positive for Covid-19 and has had no choice but to cancel two concerts as a result.The iconic singer, 74, was forced to step back from two events in Dallas, Texas, for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour after he'd received a positive test - it was revealed on Tuesday.A statement on behalf of the legendary hitmaker read: "It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19."Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms. Fans should hold on to their tickets as they will be honoured at the rescheduled dates to be announced soon."The announcement finished: "Elton and the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour look forward to returning to the stage shortly."Last year, the I'm Still Standing chart topper resumed his long awaited tour after a two-year break - due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Just five days ago, Elton kick started the gigs once again and headed to New Orleans for the opening of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.In September of 2018 Elton delighted fans across the globe as he announced he would be returning to the road once more - before marking his retirement.

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Elton John Tests Positive For COVID-19

Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Elton John, 74, tests positive for COVID and is forced to cancel concerts in Dallas

Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19.The legendary singer, 74, has been forced to cancel two shows in Dallas, Texas, as a result, it was announced Tuesday.'It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19,' a statement confirmed.'Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms. Fans should hold on to their tickets as they will be honored at the rescheduled dates to be announced soon.' Canceled:Elton John, 74, tests positive for COVID and is forced to cancel concerts in Dallas: 'He is fully vaccinated and is experiencing mild symptoms' (Pictured, January in New Orleans)'Elton and the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour look forward to returning to the stage shortly.' The flamboyant British rocker had only just resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour on Jan 20., when he returned to the stage in New Orleans after a nearly two-year hiatus.Fans who purchased tickets have been told that they will be honored at a rescheduled date that will be announced in due course.Elton has been keeping busy during the pandemic, releasing a collaboration album aptly-titled The Lockdown Sessions, which he made during the first COVID-19 lockdown.

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Elton John finally returns to stage 2 years after hip surgery, COVID-19 delays

health delays — Elton John is resuming his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour.His retirement tour began in 2018, but due to a series of postponements, he was forced into a performance hiatus.But now, the 74-year-old British singer is back on the road and played at the Crescent City in New Orleans on Wednesday night.“Wow, we haven’t played a show since the 6th of March 2020. This is a new experience for us, I’ve never had this amount of time off in my life … playing music, well at least since I was 17 years of age,” the “Tiny Dancer” singer said to the New Orleans audience, who hung onto their coveted tickets for 745 days.“I can’t thank you enough for being so patient,” he continued.

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Elton John plans 150-date tour despite poor health, worried friends

forced him to reschedule his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. He was seen supporting using a cane Wednesday as he received a prestigious honor from Prince Charles.The musician leaned on the walking stick as he was made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honor for his music career and campaigning work on AIDS during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.“He is not Superman.

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Elton John provides health update after postponing tour

Elton John has updated fans on his health ahead of his upcoming hip surgery. In September, the Rocket Man star announced he was postponing the rest of his 2021 tour dates in the U.

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Ed Sheeran Says Elton John Has Called Him ‘Every Day’ Amid COVID-19 Battle

Elton John is showing Ed Sheeran some serious support after the “Bad Habits” singer shared that he tested positive for COVID-19. In a new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Sheeran revealed that the music icon has been checking on him daily.

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Ed Sheeran Says Elton John Has Called Him 'Every Day' Amid COVID-19 Battle

Elton John is showing Ed Sheeran some serious support after the «Bad Habits» singer shared that he tested positive for COVID-19.

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Ed Sheeran drops new music, says Elton checks in on his COVID recovery

“=” (pronounced “equals”), on schedule Friday morning.But the English singer-songwriter — who announced he had contracted the coronavirus last weekend — had to have a solo album release party from his quarantine. Still, he kept up with his promotional commitments virtually on Thursday with an Apple Music “First Listen” livestream event.“I rarely, rarely cancel s—t, but it was quite heavy at the beginning of the week, and I’ve rested a lot, [taken] a lot of vitamin C and zinc and D and these pills, and I feel a lot better now,” Sheeran, 30, told Zane Lowe in the event, which you can still stream on Apple Music. Sheeran has been getting so many well wishes that he’s stopped looking at them.

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Elton John will kick off North American farewell tour in Philadelphia next summer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Elton John performs live at Twickenham Stoop on June 3, 2017 in London, England.

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Peter Marshall Gets Ready To Celebrate 95th Birthday After Recovering From COVID-19

Famed gameshow host and musician Peter Marshall is getting ready to celebrate his 95th birthday.

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Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this year

Attending Elton John's long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. Now you can go — if you have $20.

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Celebrities who have had the Covid vaccine, from Dolly Parton to Elton John

Dolly Parton is the latest in a long line of celebrities who have been vaccinated against Covid-19. The country icon received the Moderna jab, which she partly funded, and shared the moment on Instagram, joking that she had got “a dose of her own medicine”.

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Elton John And Michael Caine Star In UK COVID-19 Vaccine PSA

The UK’s National Health Service is hoping a small dose of humour will help get the word out about COVID-19 vaccines for high-risk age groups.

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Elton John and Sir Michael Caine join NHS to promote COVID-19 vaccine

He adds: "Not many people know that."The showbusiness knights had their real jabs on the NHS and filmed the promo at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.Sir Elton said: "I wanted to take part in this film to help show people the benefits of getting vaccinated and how it helps protect ourselves and the people we love."More than 10 million in England have now had their jabs and the NHS is appealing to anyone over 70 who have not had it to come forward.NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: "Well over nine out of 10 people aged 75 and over have already taken up the offer of their NHS Covid vaccination, and now we want to encourage everyone in the high priority groups to do so."That's why we're grateful to Sir Elton and Sir Michael for

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Elton John and Michael Caine star in new NHS video to promote Covid-19 vaccine

Elton John and Michael Caine have both starred in a new lighthearted NHS video to help persuade people to get their Covid-19 vaccination.In the 90-second clip, the music and screen icons team up to reassure the public that the vaccines are perfectly safe, while also providing a comic edge.John is seen pretending to audition for a part to promote the vaccination, and acts out having a jab before he eventually sings his seminal 1983 hit ‘I’m Still Standing’.But after several takes, an unimpressed casting director tells him: “Thanks, Elton, we will let you know.”Elton replies: “Well at this short notice you won’t find anyone bigger.”The video then shows The Italian Job legend Caine having the vaccine, telling fans that it “didn’t hurt”.Elton

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Sir Elton John and Sir Michael Caine encourage people to get Covid-19 vaccine

Sir Elton John and Sir Michael Caine have joined forces in a new video to encourage people to get vaccinated against coronavirus.

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Elton John Says Homeschooling Sons During Pandemic Has Been ‘Hard’

Pandemic parenting has been hard on everyone, even Sir Elton John.

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Sir Elton John's sadness at coronavirus death of his South African doctor friend

Sir Elton John is mourning the Covid death of a pioneering children’s HIV doctor who he met in South Africa.

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Elton John Calls This a 'Lifesaver' Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Elton John is opening up about staying sober during the quarantine.

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Elton John confides in Meghan Markle about sobriety battle during Covid lockdown

Sir Elton John confided in pals Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex about how technology enabled him to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings during the coronavirus lockdown.Elton, 73, celebrated being sober for 30 years in 2020 as the world continued to be gripped by the virus, which caused a global lockdown.The star who is known for hits such as Don't Go Breaking My Heart featured as a guest on the holiday special edition of The Duke and Duchess' podcast, Archewell Audio in partnership with Spotify.During his appearance, Elton spoke about the support he receives from Alcoholics Anonymous and how he frequently kept in touch with his support group, despite the lockdown period.He said: "I'm a recovering alcoholic so I have an

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The 5 worst songs of 2020 sounded as lousy as this year felt

the punk-rock icon dropped a COVID-19 dirge right before Christmas. “COVID-19 is on the scene/The boys and the girls have stopped their world/Grandpa is dead/Got Trump instead,” he growls, later adding, “She’s only 19, but she can kill you.” Too soon, Iggy.

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Russell Brand and Elton John share mental health struggles with host of male celebs

We have all found lockdown a struggle and the impact on the nation’s mental health is undeniable.

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Stevie Wonder Releases Two New Songs, Gives Health Update Following Kidney Transplant

Stevie Wonder is releasing two brand new inspirational tracks simultaneously as he launches his new record label.

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Elton John announces new North American dates for final tour

NEW YORK – After postponing several shows because of the coronavirus pandemic, Elton John is saying hello to the yellow brick road of touring.The pop icon announced Wednesday that his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” will return to North America on Jan. 19, 2022, in New Orleans.

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Elton John warns it is ‘absolutely vital’ music venues survive pandemic

Elton John has warned it is “absolutely vital” beleaguered music venues survive the coronavirus pandemic.

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Elton John reaches out to GMB's Kate Garraway to 'help' husband Derek amid COVID-19 battle

Good Morning Britain on ITV, to ask the presenter what he could do to help while her husband Derek Draper continues to fight his coronavirus battle in intensive care.The former political adviser was admitted to hospital with COVID-19 on March 30.This revelation comes after Kate returned to Good Morning Britain today to talk to her co-presenters Piers Morgan, 55, and Susanna Reid, 49, about how many have been in touch throughout her family's heartbreaking ordeal.The star divulged: "People have been incredibly lovely."While Kate listed the people who have contacted her during the time Derek has been in hospital, she went on to announce: "Elton John! Elton John contacted me."He got in touch. It was so strange.

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Kate Garraway reveals Elton John offered to help her family as husband Derek Draper fights covid-19

Kate Garraway has revealed Sir Elton John offered to assist her family after her husband Derek Draper was hospitalised with coronavirus.Garraway returned to Good Morning Britain this morning to share an update on Draper’s condition, saying she has received enormous support from all over the UK.Speaking to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Garraway revealed some high-profile stars were among those offering their support - including none other than Sir Elton."Elton John contacted me... It was so strange, he was like; 'Hi Kate, it's Elton,'” she said.

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Kate Garraway reveals Elton John offered to help husband Derek Draper after he was put into a coma due to coronavirus

KATE Garraway has revealed Elton John offered to help husband Derek Draper after he was put into a coma due to coronavirus. The Good Morning Britain presenter appeared on Wednesday morning's show to speak about her husband's 100-day hospital battle.

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Elton John Launches YouTube ‘Classic Concert Series’ To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief

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Elton John and Kelly Clarkson help raise $700,000 for Los Angeles Covid-19 relief

Appearances by Elton John and Kelly Clarkson helped Los Angeles TV station KTLA raise more than $700,000 (£567,700) for Covid-19 relief.Kelly, Josh Groban, Annie Lennox, CeeLo Green and others were among the stars who sang during KTLA's Lead with Love: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon telethon on Saturday, for the city's Project Angel Food charity. As of Monday, their performances, as well as a fundraising message from Elton and his husband David Furnish, had raised $702,000 (£569,300), with donations still open.

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Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban & More Help Raise $700K for Project Angel Food's COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban, Annie Lennox, CeeLo Green and more during a KTLA telethon helped bring in about $700,000 for Project Angel Food's COVID-19 emergency fund.The “Lead with Love: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon” program, which aired on KTLA 5 on Saturday night (June 27) from 7 to 9 p.m., raised about $701,000 as of Sunday, according to the project's website, where donations are still welcome."Lead With Love" was hosted by KTLA’s Jessica Holmes with Sheryl Lee Ralph and Eric McCormack and also featured brief appearances by several stars, including Elton John and husband David Furnish, who encouraged viewers to show their support."We have always worked to make sure the most vulnerable people in the world are protected and cared

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Elton John’s Ex-Wife Launches Legal Action Against Singer

Elton John’s ex-wife Renate Blauel has launched legal action against the singer in London’s High Court.

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Elton John Demands Change After George Floyd’s Death: ‘The System Is Rigged Against Black People’

Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish discussed police brutality, equality, COVID-19, and a number of other important world issues with Katie Couric, as part of TIME 100 Talks on June 25. The interview addressed systemic racism and how the couple, who are founders of Elton John Aids Foundation, is getting involved with much-needed change. The interview comes as protests in the fight against police brutality continue, following the murder of George Floyd. Floyd, an unarmed Black man, died after being restrained by a white cop, Derek Chauvin during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25.

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Miley Cyrus has only washed her hair TWICE in four months

Miley Cyrus is a free spirit and plays it fast and loose when it comes to hair hygiene.As a guest on Variety's The Big Ticket podcast, released on Tuesday, the 27-year-old revealed that during the past four months of COVID-19 lockdown she has only washed her locks twice.Speaking with Variety's Marc Malkin she said 'In the past four months I think I’ve washed my hair twice.

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Elton John ‘blown away’ by students’ I’m Still Standing cover

Elton John has invited a class of British schoolchildren to a future concert after he was “blown away” by their version of his hit I’m Still Standing. Teenage pupils from Telford Priory School in Shropshire, England, have been creating videos together while learning remotely since lockdown began in the U.K.

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Elton John ‘blown away’ by school kids’ lockdown I’m Still Standing cover

Elton John has invited a class of British school kids to a future concert after he was “blown away” by their version of his hit I’m Still Standing.Teenage pupils from Telford Priory School in Shropshire, have been creating videos together while learning remotely since lockdown began in the U.K. March (2020) – with one project a group cover of the uplifting 1983 track.A video of their effort was sent to Elton by musician Ron Sexsmith, and the Your Song hitmaker loved their rendition so much he sent over a personal video message, which was posted on the school music department YouTube channel.In the message, Elton said the school kids had “really cheered me up” during lockdown.“I watched it and I was completely blown away,” he gushed.

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Elton John Praises ‘Brilliant’ Secondary School Cover Of ‘I’m Still Standing’

The students of Telford Priory School in England are getting Elton John’s official seal of approval on their cover of his hit song “I’m Still Standing”.

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Sir Elton John ‘completely blown away’ as school kids nail virtual cover of his hit I’m Still Standing

supports HTML5 videoSir Elton John was left dead impressed after coming across a performance of his hit I’m Still Standing by a group of students. School kids from Telford Priory School in Shropshire have been putting together videos all throughout lockdown and their cover of Elton’s hit was picked up by the music icon himself.

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Elton John says Rina Sawayama’s debut record is his favourite album of the year

Elton John has dubbed Rina Sawayama‘s debut LP ‘SAWAYAMA’ his album of the year thus far in the latest episode of his Apple Music radio show, Rocket Hour.Speaking with Sawayama over FaceTime, John said, “Hi Rina! It’s so wonderful to talk to you because so far you have made my album of the year. This is my favourite album of the year.”“Stop it, no way,” said Sawayama in response.“It’s a phenomenal record.

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Surfaces Team Up With Elton John on Sunny New Collab 'Learn to Fly': Listen

Surfaces unveiled their new collaboration with Elton John, titled "Learn to Fly," on Friday (June 12).On the twinkling single, recorded in quarantine and produced via Zoom, the band and the icon share an optimistic message in the midst of the havoc wreaked on the world by the global pandemic.

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Inside the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic

Elton John founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) in 1992 to fight the AIDS epidemic.

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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven numbers ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US.

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