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Elton John

Doing it like Elton John, looking for justice in Canada, defying convention in Bollywood

Also Denys Arcand’s rant about the evils of money, a compassionate court dealing with sex trade workers and a series coming soon to showcase a celebrated woman filmmaker from France

Sir Elton John: A man of courageous moxie

This morning I listened to Elton John’s interview with Matt Lauer on The Today Show. This amazingly brave man spoke candidly about how he “squandered” (his word) many years of his life by giving in...

Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding shines the spotlight on Elton John's rock n' roll life

Over the top costumes, Las Vegas-style production values, excellent dancing, showcase The Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding

Elton John, Whoopie Goldberg and Michael Caine pay tribute to Dame Elizabeth Taylor

Tributes have flooded in for the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor in the wake of her death, with Sir Elton John describing her as a “Hollywood giant”, Bang Showbiz reports. The screen legend passed away...

Justin Bieber, The Eagle, Gnomeo and Juliet, Just Go With It and two youthful visits to Europe

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is like a backstage pass to hang out with the most famous Canadian on earth. (read more)

The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

The Lion King opened July 13th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As I took my seat on the opening night of The Lion King I have to admit that I was curious as to how this show would hold up against...