Reuters — Elton John took fans down memory lane as he launched his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" world tour that will bring his touring career to an end. more info

USA Today Music — Elton John began his final Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at Allentown, Pennsylvania's PPL Center Saturday night, billed as his last stretch of concerts before he retires from the road.             more info

USA Today Music — Performing in Allentown, Pennsylvania for the first show of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour Saturday night, John dedicated his performance of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to the late rapper.             more info

New York Times — After a 50-year career, the rocket man of pop is retiring from the road. This is the inside story of his finale style statement, designed by Gucci, and the secret power of a sequin. more info

The Daily Mail — On Wednesday, the iconic musician, 71, led the proud celebrity parents marking their children's first day back at school. more info

The Daily Mail — The Beckham clan and Elton John along with David Furnish and their sons racked up a staggering bill on their holiday wardrobe. more info

Stereogum — As was exhibited on Mardi Gras, Elton John is easily startled. Throw him into a rap battle? He'll startle everyone else. Today, Snickers posted a "30 Second Ad" featuring Sir Elton. In it, he begins to sing "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," wearing a spa... more info

The Daily Mail — David and Victoria Beckham celebrated their son Romeo's landmark 16th birthday with a dinner party hosted by his godparents Elton John and David Furnish in France on Wednesday. more info

Perez Hilton — We're still reeling over the news that Aretha Franklin lost her battle to pancreatic cancer and passed away Thursday morning. But the Queen of Soul certainly had a life well lived — and she lived it an octave higher than the rest of us! Related: Jo... more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin's final public performance took place in New York on 7 November 2017 at a gala celebrating the 25th anniversary of Elton John's AIDS foundation. (Aug. 16)             more info