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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elton John and Brandi Carlile vs Trump administration's cuts to HIV/AIDS relief
After his inauguration in January, Trump passed an executive order slashing the funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which has resulted in major setbacks for many HIV/AIDS programs that rely on USAID funding. The World Health Organization (WHO) said: 'A funding halt for HIV programmes can put people living with HIV at immediate increased risk of illness and death and undermine efforts to prevent transmission in communities and countries,' warning that Trump's prolonged pause on foreign assistance could take 'the world back to the 1980s and 1990s when millions died of HIV every year globally'. Now, Elton John has teamed up with American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile to launch a campaign to offset the Trump administration's cuts to HIV / AIDS funding. Sir Elton and Carlile, who released their collaborative album 'Who Believes In Angels' on 4 April, are now working together on a joint-venture between the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Carlile's Looking Out Foundation. Sir Elton said in a statement: 'Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent.' 'Our mission is more important than ever – we refuse to leave anyone behind – and I'm so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritised and protected.' Carlile said: 'It was a lifelong dream come true for me to come together with my hero and friend Elton John to make our album 'Who Believes in Angels?', and now, we're excited to announce that our foundations are also partnering to make our music mean even more.' She added: 'Elton's activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. It's an incredible honour to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.' The Elton John AIDS Foundation, which was launched in 1992 and is reported to have raised more than $500million over the past three decades, has worked with USAID to co-fund HIV prevention and treatment programs around the world. In response to the cuts, the Foundation launched the Rocket Fund and Rocket Response Fund in an attempt to fill the gaps left by Trump's actions. Carlile's Looking Out Foundation has committed to matching every donation up to $100,000, claiming it will 'double the impact to protect HIV prevention and care services across the US and around the world'. Carlile and her wife Catherine Shepherd were honored amongst People's 2023 Women Changing the World for their work with the Looking Out Foundation. Elsewhere, the Elton John AIDS Foundation was recently banned by Russia, who accused it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia and claiming the charity undermines 'traditional spiritual and moral values'. The Elton John AIDS Foundation said it was "devastated" by the decision, which it said would prevent it from providing lifesaving care to people living with HIV in Russia. "For more than two decades, we have worked in collaboration with federal and non-governmental partners in Russia to provide hundreds of thousands of people with vital HIV services, including testing, treatment, and care," it said in a statement. 'This work is urgent: in 2024, there were over 1.2 million people living with HIV in Russia, with over 430,000 not receiving treatment. Today's decision by the Russian Federation will undoubtedly endanger lives and disrupt critical HIV prevention efforts for ordinary Russian citizens. At a time when we have the tools and knowledge to defeat HIV, it is heartbreaking to be unable to support them.'
Euronews
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Elton John and Brandi Carlile vs Trump administration's cuts to HIV/AIDS relief
ADVERTISEMENT After his inauguration in January, Trump passed an executive order slashing the funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which has resulted in major setbacks for many HIV/AIDS programs that rely on USAID funding. The World Health Organization (WHO) said: 'A funding halt for HIV programmes can put people living with HIV at immediate increased risk of illness and death and undermine efforts to prevent transmission in communities and countries,' warning that Trump's prolonged pause on foreign assistance could take 'the world back to the 1980s and 1990s when millions died of HIV every year globally'. Now, Elton John has teamed up with American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile to launch a campaign to offset the Trump administration's cuts to HIV / AIDS funding . Sir Elton and Carlile, who released their collaborative album 'Who Believes In Angels' on 4 April, are now working together on a joint-venture between the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Carlile's Looking Out Foundation . Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Looking Out Foundation (@lookingoutfoundation) Sir Elton said in a statement: 'Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent.' 'Our mission is more important than ever – we refuse to leave anyone behind – and I'm so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritised and protected.' Carlile said: 'It was a lifelong dream come true for me to come together with my hero and friend Elton John to make our album 'Who Believes in Angels?', and now, we're excited to announce that our foundations are also partnering to make our music mean even more.' She added: 'Elton's activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. It's an incredible honour to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.' The Elton John AIDS Foundation , which was launched in 1992 and is reported to have raised more than $500million over the past three decades, has worked with USAID to co-fund HIV prevention and treatment programs around the world. In response to the cuts, the Foundation launched the Rocket Fund and Rocket Response Fund in an attempt to fill the gaps left by Trump's actions. Carlile's Looking Out Foundation has committed to matching every donation up to $100,000, claiming it will 'double the impact to protect HIV prevention and care services across the US and around the world'. Carlile and her wife Catherine Shepherd were honored amongst People's 2023 Women Changing the World for their work with the Looking Out Foundation. Elton and Brandi Looking Out Foundation Elsewhere, the Elton John AIDS Foundation was recently banned by Russia , who accused it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia and claiming the charity undermines 'traditional spiritual and moral values'. The Elton John AIDS Foundation said it was "devastated" by the decision, which it said would prevent it from providing lifesaving care to people living with HIV in Russia. "For more than two decades, we have worked in collaboration with federal and non-governmental partners in Russia to provide hundreds of thousands of people with vital HIV services, including testing, treatment, and care," it said in a statement. 'This work is urgent: in 2024, there were over 1.2 million people living with HIV in Russia, with over 430,000 not receiving treatment. Today's decision by the Russian Federation will undoubtedly endanger lives and disrupt critical HIV prevention efforts for ordinary Russian citizens. At a time when we have the tools and knowledge to defeat HIV, it is heartbreaking to be unable to support them.'
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madonna and Elton John Finally End Their Feud, Decades After He Slammed Her for Lip-Syncing: ‘Forgiveness Is a Powerful Tool'
Madonna and Elton John's infamous feud is officially over. The two music icons snapped a photo together behind the scenes at 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend. John served as musical guest with Brandi Carlile. Madonna posted the photo with John to her Instagram. 'We Finally Buried the Hatchet!!!' Madonna wrote in the caption. 'I went to see Elton John perform on 'SNL' this weekend!! WOW. I remembered when I was in high school I snuck out of the house one night to see Elton perform live in Detroit. It was an unforgettable performance that helped me understand the transformative power of music. Seeing him perform when I was in high school changed the course of my life. I had always felt like an outsider growing up and watching him on stage helped me to understand that it was OK to be different, to stand out, to take the road less traveled by. In fact, it was essential.' More from Variety Elton John and Brandi Carlile on Reinventing the Collaborative Album With 'Who Believes in Angels?': 'We Couldn't Do Steve and Eydie - We Had to Go In Hell-for-Leather' Allison Ponthier Turns the Bitter Pill of Being Dropped by a Major Into a Sweet Indie Single, 'Karaoke Queen': 'I Was Terrified, but This Song Comforted Me Through That' Elton John/Brandi Carlile London Concert to Be Filmed for April CBS Special 'Over the decades it hurt me to know that someone I admired so much shared his dislike of me publicly as an artist,' she considered. 'I didn't understand it. I was told Elton John was the musical guest on 'SNL' and I decided to go. I needed to go backstage and confront him . When I met him, the first thing out of his mouth was, 'Forgive me,' and the wall between us fell down. Forgiveness is a powerful tool. Within minutes we were hugging.' Brandi Carlile wrote in Madonna's comments section: 'Whatever happens to this country the gays won today folks' Madonna and Elton John's feud dates back to the 2004 Q Awards, where John publicly insulted Madonna while accepting the award for classic songwriter. 'Madonna, best live act? Fuck off,' John said. 'Since when has lip-syncing been live? Sorry about that, but I think everyone who lip-syncs on stage in public when you pay like 75 quid to see them should be shot. Thank you very much. That's me off her Christmas card list, but do I give a toss? No.' When Madonna landed the Super Bowl halftime show in 2012, John reacted on 'Good Morning America' by telling her to 'make sure you lip-sync good.' 'Her tour is a disaster and it couldn't happen to a bigger c—,' John told Australia's Channel 7 program that same year. 'If Madonna had any common sense, she would have made a record like 'Ray of Light,' stayed away from the dance stuff and just been a great pop singer and made great pop records, which she does brilliantly. But no… And she looks like a fucking fairground stripper.' It's all water under the bridge now. Whether or not Madonna and John's 'SNL' meeting leads to a music collaboration remains to be seen. Madonna did end her post with a tease to fans: '[Elton] told me had written a song for me and he wanted to collaborate. It was like everything came full circle!!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The White Lotus': Burning questions we need answered in the finale
With the eighth and final episode of The White Lotus just days away, fans are eagerly awaiting answers to the many unresolved questions surrounding the vacationers in Thailand. From the ominous gunshots in the first episode and the body floating in the hotel's waters, it's clear that not everyone will make it out of this tropical paradise unscathed. The series finale promises to be the longest episode yet, running nearly 90 minutes, and we can only hope it will provide the closure we need. HBO More from GoldDerby Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hailed as 'visionary' during brief CinemaCon remarks Tonys: Sarah Snook would be the 3rd Emmy champ in a row to win Best Actress in a Play Elton John and Brandi Carlile's collab 'Who Believes in Angels?' is out. How it could be a formidable Album of the Year Grammy contender. Timothy () has been in a downward spiral ever since discovering that a business deal gone wrong could lead to both jail time and the loss of his fortune. Faced with the weight of his mounting troubles, he contemplates suicide and even steals the gun of hotel worker Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong). Timothy has hidden his dark secret from his family and starts to numb his pain with a dangerous combination of pills and alcohol. In Episode 6, he teeters on the brink of ending his life but halts when his wife, Victoria (Parker Posey), unexpectedly walks in. Later, his son Saxon () confronts him, asking what's wrong, but Timothy lies, insisting that everything is fine. As his emotional and financial turmoil deepens, we're left wondering: Will Timothy survive the island — both physically and emotionally? Or will his despair finally consume him? Fabio Lovino/HBO In Episode 7, Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) finds herself having to make a difficult decision. After first spotting Gary/Greg (Jon Gries) at the resort, she grows increasingly suspicious of his involvement in Tanya's (Jennifer Coolidge) mysterious death. So when she and her son, Zion (Nicholas Duvernay), attend a party at Gary's lavish home she's on high alert for her safety. Gary asks to speak to Belinda in private where he offers Belinda $100,000 in exchange for her silence about his whereabouts. Belinda leaves the party without accepting the bribe and is extremely hesitant to take the money. Back at the resort, she tells Zion what happened, expressing her refusal to take the money. However, Zion strongly urges her to accept the offer, reminding her of the financial security it could provide. With her moral compass in conflict, will Belinda stick to her principles or succumb to the temptation of the money? Fabio Lovino/HBO In Episode 7, Rick (Walton Goggins) finally takes matters into his own hands and confronts Jim Hollinger (Scott Glenn), the owner of the White Lotus and the man he blames for his father's death. Despite warnings from his girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), not to go, Rick travels to Bangkok and, with the help of his old friend Frank (Sam Rockwell), devises a plot to enter Jim's home with the secret intent of confronting him about the past. But does the heated exchange — and the dramatic chair push — truly satisfy Rick's thirst for revenge? Or will his actions lead to even greater consequences? Fabio Lovino/HBO What began as a carefree girls' trip — filled with poolside cocktails, late-night dancing, and plenty of flirting — soon takes a darker turn for Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), Laurie (Carrie Coon), and Kate (Leslie Bibb). When Laurie becomes fed up with Jaclyn's behavior, she decides to leave the group, only to find herself in a compromising situation with local man Alekse (Julian Kostov). When Laurie returns to the resort, will the tension among the three women grow even more strained, or can they mend their fractured friendship before the trip ends in catastrophe? With so much hanging in the balance, we can only wait and see if the finale delivers the shocking twists and resolutions we've been waiting for. The White Lotus finale airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Best of GoldDerby Morgan Wallen's abrupt 'SNL' exit: Get the latest details, including how Joe Jonas is involved Is 'SNL' new tonight? Host, musical guest details 'Mid-Century Modern' stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham say they're not 'The Golden Girls,' but a 'spiritual sister' Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sir Elton John is hoping to live for another 20 years
Sir Elton John hopes to live for another 20 years. The 78-year-old musician – who has sons Zachary, 14, and 11-year-old Elijah - with husband David Furnish – admitted he doesn't like talking about his own mortality but was still taken by surprise when he 'lost it' and broke down in tears while recording new song 'When This Old World Is Done With Me', which tackles the subject. He told Rolling Stone UK: 'I lost it for 45 minutes. It's all on film. I just sobbed and sobbed and sobbed… 'When you're 77 years of age and you have a family, and two children, there's only a certain amount of time you've got left. 'Hopefully, I've got at least another 20 years. 'But when you're actually confronted on a song, it's like, 'Oh my God.' It really surprised me. I wasn't expecting it. 'I don't like talking about it but you have to be realistic.' Elton – who is currently experiencing vision loss after contracting an eye infection - spent years battling drug and alcohol addiction but after overcoming those struggles, he insisted life hasn't always been easy since then. He said: 'I didn't think I was going to die but I knew that if I carried on, there was a good chance it was going to happen. 'And I woke up and smelled the roses, and things have been great since, but it doesn't mean that I haven't been through strife, operations and everything like that, losing the eyesight in this eye, which happened after the album. 'But there's always something tough I seem to be tackling.' Making new album LP 'Who Believes in Angels?' with Brandi Carlile has given the 'Rocket Man' hitmaker a new lease of life. He said: 'I push and push and push and it's music that gets me through it. 'My family and making this album made me feel so good about myself. 'I've left the old Elton John behind and here's the new one.'
