NME — Singer is meeting Vladimir Putin to discuss gay rights in Russia more info

Time — He also wants to sit down with Putin more info

Stereogum — Ben Folds has covered “Grey Seal” among other Elton John jams throughout his career, and John’s influence is obvious in Folds’ own plucky piano-pop. So it must have been a huge thrill for Folds when John invited him on stage Sunday during his... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Apparently a single night isn't enough to contain all of Elton John's hits. The singer, who's scheduled to appear at Staples Center on Oct. 4 as part of his "All the Hits" tour, has added a second night after the first quickly hit capacity. more info

Popdose — When it comes to writing, or rewriting a song, good intentions only get you so far. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bonnaroo 2014 (via @barbarianne) Bonnaroo is underway in Manchester, TN as we speak, and if you're not there you can now stream it live at Bonnaroo's site. Multiple sets are streaming today, including Janelle Monae, Cass McCombs, Andrew Bird, Cloud..... more info

Mercury News, California — Bonnaroo music festival guide: Elton John, Kanye West, Jack White, Skrillex among the acts set to appear in Tennessee. more info

Mercury News, California — Multiplatinum piano man performs Oct. 2 at the SAP Center. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Elton John hasn't headlined a solo concert date in L.A. in 13 years. But that's about to end this fall. more info

L.A. Times - News — more info