Detroit Free Press — Colin Farrell, Michael Caine and Elton John joined family and friends of Elizabeth Taylor during a private memorial service for the Oscar-winning star. more info

Guardian Music — Our writers have been picking their favourite albums. To end the series, Peter Robinson pines for the pop music of his pastI'm conscious that some readers, blowing into a paper bag in one hand and clutching a copy of Astral Weeks in the other, may th... more info

Cross Rhythms — T Bone Burnett produces live album with Elvis Costello, Elton John and many more more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John paid tribute to Dame Elizabeth Taylor at a private memorial yesterday 16 10 11 Close friends and family of the Hollywood legend - who died of congestive heart failure in March aged 79 - gathered at the Steven J Ross Theatre on the W... more info

People.com — Elton John lovingly spoke of her strength and her ability to laugh at herself more info

Altsounds — *KING MOB Album “Force 9” Release date: 31st October 2011* * UK Date – London, 17th November 2011* * KING MOB* is a brand new English beat combo comprising guitar legend *Chris Spedding* (Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale... more info

Stereogum — In the buildup to the 10th anniversary of the William J. Clinton foundation and its accompanying celebration tomorrow night in L.A., Bill himself cobbled together a playlist of his favorite songs. Though jazz-heavy, as one could imagine, it shows off... more info

Guardian Music — Low Lows, more like, in terms of this Aussie band's liltingly lovely, hush-laden harmonies that seem contrived to slay youHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Oli Chang (electronics), Jack Milas (vocalist), Zach Lipkins (drums).The background: We're strugg... more info

Perez Hilton — On March 25, 1970, Elton John turned 23-years-old, while simultaneously launching his career with his first, public concert at the Revolution Club in London. On October 8th, 2011, he performed again and reached a milestone so very few artists ever wi... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Young. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. The Brian Wilson led all-star r... more info