The Independent — Elton John's forthcoming gigs in Russia could be cancelled due to the country's strict new law banning LGBT rights propaganda.     more info

411 Mania — John wants to support the gay community... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — As a sideman, pedal steel master B.J. Cole has played on a litany of great recordings, including albums by Elton John, T. Rex, the Walker Brothers, Loudon Wainwright, John Cale, Björk, Elvis Costello, Bert Jansch, and Spiritualized. Ladies and Gentl... more info

People.com — RuPaul, Elton John and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were some of the guests who joined Mother Monster onstage more info

Topix — The Grammy Foundation and MusiCares will hold their first-ever celebrity only VIP Experiences online auction, with 50 different packages to bid on. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Pop stars slathered in Marmite, semi-naked rock stars posing with haggis and celebrities being pelted with day-glow cupcakes.Food, music and art come together in these stunning images by Patrice de Villiers.The 'fearless and imaginative' photographer... more info

411 Mania — They're not ready for fame... more info

Starpulse — British actor Tom Hardy has signed on to play Elton John in the upcoming biopic "Rocketman." Hardy became a frontrunner in June, according to Deadline.com. more info

411 Mania — Hardy to star in Rocketman... more info

Starpulse — Actor Tom Hardy has been confirmed to play Elton John in a new biopic, titled Rocketman. In June (13), Hardy became a frontrunner to land the lead and now movie bosses have confirmed the news, acc... more info