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@kashculpeppermusic joins @eltonjohn on #RocketHour to talk about growing up, learning to play the guitar, and the artists who inspire him. Listen now on Apple Music 1. 🚀

Backstage congratulating @rachelfullertownshend and Pete Townshend on the opening of their spectacular @quadmodballet at @sadlers_wells!@officialthewho

This brilliant band are a Rocket Club favourite so it’s great to finally meet and talk with them on the show. Since meeting in Liverpool, they have been creating some brilliant upbeat, feel-good music with its own unique sound, brilliant melodies, and a strong female energy with a powerful message. Listen to the full episode now @applemusic!

We have been proud to lead the Elton John AIDS Foundation in the global HIV response, working to make sure communities around the world are seen, supported, and safe.In my recent interview with @hitsdd for their Pride 2025 special, I spoke about one of the most urgent issues we’re facing: the future of PEPFAR. This US-funded program has saved 25 million lives through HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.We are honoured to have seen the impact of @PEPFAR firsthand. The joy in people’s faces, the dignity, the hope…because America cared enough to invest in their future.We can’t afford to turn back now. We must protect the progress we’ve made. We’re nearly there. 🧡🌍Link in bio to read the full interview.

Divine lunch at home with our Prada family - and other great friends from the world of musical theatre. @pradawestend@vanessawilliamsofficial @georgiebuckland@mrmatthenry@amydibartolomeo@theebillyporter#calliekhouri

This week on Rocket Hour, I sat down with the wonderfully talented SIENNA SPIRO. She’s been songwriting since she was 10, has a brilliant voice, and builds music in such a unique way. She’s released her EP Sink Now, Swim Later and is out touring now - don’t miss our chat and her music on the show! Listen now @applemusic 🚀

Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him. He sang ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. I played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation. I grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant.

Thank you to Billboard for honouring myself and @davidfurnish with the Creators’ Champion Award at their UK Power Players Event. Supporting the next generation of British artists is one of the major driving forces in my life. As everyone in that room was aware, the Data Bill is currently looming over our industries and the future livelihood of all artists. It is an existential issue. Earlier this evening, the government was defeated for an unprecedented fifth time by the House of Lords who have backed the crucial amendment to the bill. I am now calling on the Government to do the right thing and get transparency added to the bill. Administration of copyright must be transparent. And it must have an artist’s full permission. These two principles are the bedrock of our industry. They must be included in the data bill as a backstop.Let’s be clear - we want to work with the government. We are not anti A.I. We are not anti Big Tech. We are not against Labour. We want a solution that brings all parties together in a way that’s transparent, fair and allows artists to maintain control of their work. We will not let the Government forget their promise to support our creative industries. We will not back down and we will not quietly go away. This is just the beginning. Thank you Billboard. And thank you Baroness Kidron and The House of Lords for standing up for our world-beating artists, journalists, playwrights, designers and authors.

When I hear that scale, I know we’re in for a ride.I just LOVE how Little Richard’s Bible starts and ends! 🚂🎹

Little Richard was such an inspiration to us both, and this song is a tribute to his charisma! Thank you for leading the charge! ❤️🎹🎥: @sternshow

This week on Rocket Hour, I’m joined by the brilliant @louisdunford for a very moving chat and to talk about his new album, Be Lucky. Louis talks about the inspiration behind the album, and how his track “The Angel” became an anthem for his local @arsenal, now played before every home game at the Emirates. Be sure to check this wonderful guy out! Listen now @applemusic 🚀

@bernietaupinofficial truly gets me and with “Who Believes In Angels?” he created three of the best lyrics he’s ever written. Which is your favourite from the album?