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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elton John Says He and Chappell Roan FaceTime Often: I ‘Just Fell in Love with Her'
Elton John is always there for Chappell Roan! During an interview with the U.K.-based online publication Them published on Thursday, March 5, the British music icon revealed he's in 'awe' of the 27-year-old 'HOT TO GO!' singer — and also shared that they FaceTime. 'I first heard of 'Pink Pony Club' and I played it on my [Apple Music show] 'Rocket Hour' about three years ago,' John, 77, said during the interview. He added: 'Then I started to FaceTime her personally and just fell in love with her. I loved who she was, what she talked about, how brave she was, her story. I love her bravery and the fact she's not scared to speak out and she won't do something if she doesn't want to.' 'It is not all about doing this and doing that and going where you're supposed to. If you haven't got the energy and it is taking your creative juices away, don't do it. She's not afraid to say that, and I love her for that,' he continued. Related: Chappell Roan Confronts Photog at Olivia Rodrigo's Movie Premiere for Alleged Rude Behavior: 'I Deserve an Apology' The Goodbye Yellow Brick Road singer also shared that he's told Roan she can always lean on him for support and advice. 'I have to say, when I'm FaceTiming her, I'm a bit in awe of her because I think she's so great. And I'm just there to say, 'Listen, if anything happens and you're not sure about it, just FaceTime me or email me.' I'm just there for her. She's doing very well,' he said. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The musicians recently performed together at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards viewing party on March 2. John posted photos and clips from the evening on Instagram several days later, sharing that the pair performed Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' and his 1974 hit 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.' 'I officially joined the Pink Pony Club last night, courtesy of the one and only @chappellroan! Performing 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me' and 'Pink Pony Club' together at #EJAFOscars was truly special and a moment I will never forget. Thank you for being there and supporting @EJAF, Chappell ❤️,' he captioned the post. John also shared that the event raised over $8.6 million for the foundation. 'This generosity changes lives for people living with or most vulnerable to HIV around the world. Until next year, West Hollywood,' he added. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. John is currently in the midst of promoting his latest album, Who Believes in Angels?, which he wrote with singer and fellow LGBTQ+ activist Brandi Carlile. Carlile, 43, who was interviewed alongside John in the Them article, explained that the album, and specifically their new single 'Swing for the Fences,' represents 'unwavering support for LGBTQIA+ people.' Related: Elton John Says He and Brandi Carlile Are 'Soulmates': 'We've Done Holidays Together with Our Kids' '[From] me and Elton and different generations, coming from different countries, and still saying that the sky's the limit for you. You can go all the way because we're behind you, and there are generations of queer people behind you,' she continued. John added: 'The great thing about young people is their spirit and their desire to be heard and to not take no for an answer.' Who Believes in Angels? is out April 4 via Interscope Records. Read the original article on People
Boston Globe
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Elton John attends annual Oscars viewing party, duets with Chappell Roan
Other stars in attendance included Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Hozier, Walton Goggins, Elizabeth Hurley, Zoey Deschanel and her fiance, HGTV's Jonathan Scott. Advertisement One noticeably absent couple was New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his wife, Dana Blumberg, who are staples at the annual event. Much of the buzz at Sunday's party was about musical guest Chappell Roan, one of pop's biggest stars, and whether she and John would perform together. Much to the delight of those in attendance, they did. After Roan, 27, performed several songs – including a moving rendition of John's 1970 ballad 'Your Song,' the piano man joined her on stage for his 1974 anthem 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me' and her hit 'Pink Pony Club.' 'I think every single person here knows that he has done so much fundraising and awareness-raising for the causes that every single person in this room holds very dear,' said Hurley, 59, who attended the event with her 22-year-old son, Damian, an actor and model (John and Furnish are his godparents). 'To support this incredible performer and incredible humanitarian and this cause that he's dedicated his life to means everything to me,' said Goggins, 53, who is currently starring in the new season of HBO's 'The White Lotus.' Advertisement 'This is not just another Oscar party… and anybody here will tell you that,' he added. 'It's special.' Juliet Pennington can be reached at
NBC News
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Elton John and Chappell Roan did 'Pink Pony Club' duet for Oscars party AIDS charity event
Midwest princess Chappell Roan shared the stage with pop music icon Sir Elton John as the two performed at his annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday night. John hosts an Academy Awards Viewing Party for his AIDS Foundation every year and this year's included Roan as his special guest. The "Tiny Dancer" singer was pulling double duty on Sunday night, as he was also nominated for best original song at the award show. Roan performed a few songs, including her own "Hot To Go" and a cover of John's "Your Song," before the two musicians did a duet of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me." Just before the night ended, Roan gave John a pink cowboy hat and expressed her gratitude to the elder statesman of pop. "You have sacrificed so much for the queer community and you made it so I can be the artist I can be," Roan said, according to video from the night. "So thank you so much." The two then closed out the show with Roan's hit song "Pink Pony Club," where John joined in at the choruses and danced on stage with his pink hat. John shared a clip of their "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" duet to his Instagram and called it "nothing short of magical." "For one night, we transformed West Hollywood Park into our own Pink Pony Club — a space filled with love and community, where everyone can be unapologetically themselves," John wrote. The event raised more than $8.6 million, according to the Elton John Aids Foundation. David Furnish, John's husband and chair of the foundation, called it an unforgettable night and thanked all of the participants and donors in a statement. "Because of your generosity, we were able to celebrate with purpose, helping communities around the world access life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, and mental health support," Furnish wrote. Video of their performances, especially the "Pink Pony Club" duet, circulated across social media platforms overnight. Fans described it as an emotional moment as two artists in the LGBTQ community from different generations joyfully came together for the cause. "the way he's watching her with so much pride like yeah dude you helped pave the way for this can't imagine how emotional he must feel," one person wrote in a TikTok comment.
