Elton John criticizes Trump's USAID cuts In a post to Instagram, John emphasized the "devastating effects" these cuts could have on the HIV response Salon · Mar 3, 2025
Star-Studded Post-Oscar Parties Celebrate Hollywood's Finest Post-Oscars, Hollywood's elite gathered at star-studded parties like Vanity Fair and Governors Ball, with special performances and celebrity sightings. Top News · Mar 3, 2025
2025 Oscars: 'Wicked' And 'The Brutalist' Lead Nominations Discover highlights from the 97th Academy Awards, including top winners, notable moments, and the intersection of fashion and politics. Top News · Mar 3, 2025
Oscar winners — and losers — laugh, drink and dance together at after-parties Oscar winners and losers partied together at post-show galas across the Los Angeles area The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
"She’s so kind to do this. She’s one of the biggest stars in the world right now": Watch a pink sparkly cowboy hat-wearing Elton John perform Pink Pony Club with Chappell Roan at his Oscars viewing party Elton John shared some very kind words for Chappell Roan before duetting on her massive hit Pink Pony Club Louder · Mar 3, 2025
Sir Elton John admires 'candid and wonderful' Chappell Roan Sir Elton John voiced his admiration for "candid and wonderful" Chappell Roan as she performed at the singer's annual Academy Awards viewing party on Sunday night (02.03.25). BANG Premier · Mar 3, 2025
Elizabeth Hurley reflects on upcoming 60th birthday: 'Life gets better!' Elizabeth Hurley has found that life "gets better" as she gets older and will be celebrating her 60th birthday later this year. BANG Premier · Mar 3, 2025
The Latest: The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which are set to kick off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025
Ralph Fiennes and Cynthia Erivo among British talent hoping for Oscar success Netflix musical Emilia Perez has 13 nominations but has been surrounded by controversy ahead of the ceremony. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025
Oscars 2025: What are the UK’s best chances for a win? Not one of this year’s nominees for best director is from the UK. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025
Starmer wants ‘creatives to thrive’ after musicians lead backlash to AI plans Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Kate Bush are among artists who have protested about proposals around copyright and artificial intelligence. Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025
Starmer pledges to review AI plans after musicians and artists warn they face being ripped off Pop legends Elton John and Paul McCartney are among a host of artists warning that proposed changes to copyright law could make it impossible for creatives to earn a living The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
Minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ which touring musicians face Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
Date set for Royal Variety Performance with tickets on sale Friday The event will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 19. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Badenoch says Labour plan for AI threatens to ‘stifle innovation’ The Conservative leader said the Government’s proposals were ‘bogged down’ in defending artificial intelligence at the expense of creative industries.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 UK ministers consider changing AI plans to protect creative industries Exclusive: partial climbdown over use of work protected by copyright considered after intense lobbying by top artists
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 Beeban Kidron joins calls against PM’s AI tsar over tech-firm interests Film director and peer complains of government’s ‘shameful’ copyright rules policy and role of Matt Clifford
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away Editorial: The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethink
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 Roberta Flack obituary Singer with a reserved, intimate style on hits such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Jeremy Clarkson takes swipe at 'halfwit' Elton John and David Beckham in furious rant The presenter, 64, hit out at the stars while criticising the effects of social media
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Don’t gift our work to AI billionaires: Mark Haddon, Michael Rosen and other creatives urge government More than 2,000 cultural figures challenge Whitehall’s eagerness ‘to wrap our lives’ work in attractive paper for automated competitors’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 ‘I hope you enjoy the show. I hope I’m not dead’: how Feelgood star Wilko never saw the play about his life The musician lived a wild story of many acts: Jonathan Maitland turned it into a play and read it to him just a year before he died. This is how their encounter went …
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025 Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI The star has urged for a shift away from plans where artists must opt out of a system allowing AI free use of any online work
Louder · Feb 22, 2025 I’ve just discovered how many classic seventh records exist and it’s blown my mind Are you aware of how many incredible seventh records there are? Introducing the magnificent seven...
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2025 Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell call for creative talent to be protected from AI The stars have urged the Government to rethink proposals to relax copyright rules to protect creative talent from artificial intelligence.