Perez Hilton — Sir Elton John is building a luxurious mansion on the Canadian side of Lake Ontario. Or rumors say he is. Elton John's partner, David Furnish, was born in Toronto and the small city of Brighton is clamoring about the possibility of Sir Elton living t... more info

Guardian Music — On her covers album of 80s alt-anthems, Amelia Warner transforms synthetic songs into pure-voiced, piano balladsHometown: Herefordshire.The lineup: Amelia Warner (vocals, piano).The background: You may not have heard of Amelia Warner, who goes by the... more info

Perez Hilton — Our favorite piano-playing redhead, Tori Amos, surprised audiences at her Night of the Hunters tour in Amsterdam with an absolutely lovely rendition of Elton John's Someone Saved My Life Tonight. Check out her enchanting performance (above) along wit... more info

411 Mania — From Kanye West and Jay-Z's "No Church in the Wild" and Eminem joining forces with Elton John on "Stan" to the work of supergroup Temple of the Dog on "Hunger Strike," Aerosmith and Run-DMC's "Walk this Way" and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5... more info

Guardian Music — Joe Goddard and Raphael Rundell take us back to the 90s – and its not the likes of Oasis they evoke, but the era's house musicHometown: London.The lineup: Joe Goddard and Raphael Rundell.The background: The 2 Bears comprise one fifth of Hot Chip, i... more info

Perez Hilton — Stacy Francis isn't alone! It's just come to light that X Factor contestant Leroy Bell not only worked as a songwriter for Philadelphia International Records, penning lyrics for the likes of Elton John and Gladys Knight back in the day, but also sig... more info

Altsounds — The piano is the instrument of choice for so many great musicians from Elton John to Alicia Keys, who have created classic ballads that have stood the test of time and with Prime Loops latest release, “Platinum Piano Ballads” you ar... more info

Guardian Music — Those beloved songs of the past? There's no need to drape them in orchestral trappings A curious wheeze afflicts the occasional "maturing" rock star – waste bands. That's waste, not waist. I'm talking orchestral manure in the art, the revisiting of... more info

Guardian Music — Singer forced to release a statement explaining that she is to undergo surgery for a 'haemorrhaged vocal cord'Adele has strongly denied rumours that she has throat cancer, following the cancellation of her remaining 2011 tour dates. Although the sing... more info

Gigwise — To raise money for Aids charity... more info