ContactMusic — SIR ELTON JOHN is urging music fans not to "ridicule" rappers, insisting stars such as KANYE WEST and EMINEM are "a phenomenon".The Rocket Man, who collaborated with West for a track on the hip-hop star's latest album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fanta... more info

Perez Hilton — Well, at least SOME corrective action was taken. In light of the disgraceful news yesterday that Arkansas supermarket chain Harps had censored the new issue of Us Weekly for showcasing Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and their baby son on its ... more info

Starpulse — Elton John's touching family portrait on the cover of Us Weekly magazine has been covered up with a "Family Shield" by one retailer in Arkansas in a bid to "protect" shoppers. The rocker and his ... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John says becoming a father has brought him closer to his husband.The 63-year-old singer and his long-term partner David Furnish became parents to Zachary - who was born through a surrogate mother last month - and the legendary entertainer ... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John is "sickened" by "idiot" record company chiefs.The outspoken 'Rocket Man' singer launched an attack over the treatment of artists who fail to live up to the success expected of them by corporate backers, insisting executives should car... more info

ContactMusic — Will Young would have sex with a woman so he could become a father.The openly-gay British singer would love to take on the "challenge" of raising a child after being inspired by Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, whose son Zachary was born... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Famous Couples, Gut Reactions, Music News, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish just debuted their newborn son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, to the world on the cover of Us ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Elton John's family portrait on the cover of Us Weekly magazine has been covered up with a "Family Shield" by one retailer in Arkansas in a bid to "protect" shoppers. more info

Gigwise — Praises rap music... more info

CNN Showbiz — An Arkansas supermarket reversed its decision Wednesday to hide a magazine cover showing Elton John and his same-sex partner David Furnish holding their new baby. more info