Guardian Music — This Welsh singer might listen to every musical genre from Mali to Merthyr, but he couldn't sound more like Hothouse Flowers if he triedHometown: Penarth, Wales.The lineup: Pete Lawrie (vocals, guitar).The background: It's a frequently asked question... more info

The Mirror — It was a showbiz tantrum Elton John himself would have been proud of. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Hannibal said... Jonas Hellborg & Shawn Lane - Zenhouse 1999 http://hannibalsite.blogspot.com Leonel Garcia said... Leonel Garcia - Lizard [2010] My latest album. http://leogt.blogspot.com jeffen said... Before the hits, this band had two indie re... more info

The Telegraph — Elton John hates The X Factor but could take tonight's show as a back-handed compliment. more info

Perez Hilton — It was Elton John night on X Factor and most of the performances were, sadly, nothing special. Poppa Elton would NOT be pleased! Of them all, though, Paije Richardson's performance of Crocodile Rock was the most fun! Totally joyous and a pleasure to ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Here’s today’s X Factor UK post! The Top 9 will murder sing the songs of the legendary ELTON JOHN Who has said terrible things about the X Factor, but does not mind taking their money. Check out this week’s song spoilers HER... more info

The Telegraph — X Factor contestants will tackle the songs of Sir Elton John on Saturday night - just three weeks after he blasted TV talent shows. more info

Topix — The European Union said Friday it wants to know if some of its funds were misused last year for an Elton John concert in Italy just as the financial crisis was forcing member nations into austerity. more info

Detroit Free Press — The European Union wants to know why some of its development funds were used last year for an Elton John concert in Italy at a time when the financial crisis was forcing member nations into austerity. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- The European Commission wants to know why Italian government officials spent 720,000 euros ($987,000.00) of EU cash on a 2009 concert by Sir Elton John. "We're asking the managing authority about this. We want to know why they... more info