Guardian Music — Musical arranger best known for his work with Nick DrakeIn his first year as a music student at Cambridge University, Robert Kirby sought to join Footlights, the undergraduates' fabled arts and drama club. He was turned down, but the events of that d... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Sir Elton John is continuing his search for an orphan to adopt with his partner David Furnish. more info

Guardian Music — Nick Littlemore, who hasn't spoken to bandmate Luke Steele in five months, says he was too busy working with Elton John to stay in touchAfter a five-month radio silence, Empire of the Sun's Nick Littlemore has resurfaced, explaining he has been too b... more info

NME — Littlemore links up with legend for new Pnau album more info

Detroit Free Press — Brandi Carlile: She's been called pop, rock, indie and folk. This fall, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is also likely to be called "buzz-worthy" by virtue of new album, "Give Up the Ghost," due Oct. 6. It's produced by heavy hitter Rick ... more info

Rock Sellout — There's a special bond that music has the ability to create between strangers. You could share the same DNA as someone and it would be completely irrelevant once you realized that you were both fans of a specific band or album. Know what I mean? Of c... more info

All About Jazz — It's Time For A New Conversation New calls for three strikes laws and P2P taxes in the UK have spawned strong reactions from high profile artists including Lily Allen, James Blunt, Muse and Elton John. Their calls to end piracy seem strange this ma... more info

Starpulse — Affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet" and praised by The New York Times for his "genuine originality," Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists[...] Read more! more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonThere are times when even pop's king of excess longs for a break from it all. This was one such occasion. Elton John has taken time off from his extravagant Red Piano tour to play a few pared-down gigs, and this show –... more info

CNN Showbiz — On a recent tour of a Ukrainian orphanage, Elton John and his partner met Lev, a 14-month old HIV-positive boy. more info