Stereogum — Winning the Polar Music Prize is a pretty big deal in the recording industry. Founded by ABBA's manager Stig Anderson, the prize celebrates the "power and importance of music." Last year, Sting and Wayne Shorter were the Laureates, and past honorees ... more info

NME — The singer says tech firms have a “responsibility ” to tackle it Elton John Elton John has called for a social media boycott to tackle homophobic hate speech on popular social media sites and …Continue reading » The post Elton John calls... more info

BBC News - UK — The prince has his mother's ability to "make everyone feel equal", says Sir Elton John. more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Elton John says people should boycott social media firms if they don't protect users from online homophobic abuse. more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Elton John says social media giants should be boycotted if they do not tackle homophobic hate speech. more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Paying tribute to Princess Diana, British singer Elton John appealed for an end to the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in a speech on Friday and called on social media platforms to do more to help. more info

USA Today Music — Elton John paid tribute to Princess Diana in his HIV lecture in London, telling tech giants to put their billions towards helping humanity instead of influencing elections or just making money.             more info

NME — The singer said young people are 'the future' of the country The singer gave a message of hope Elton John has spoken out about the Irish abortion referendum after the country voted to legalise abortion. Saoirse Ronan and …Continue reading » ... more info

The Daily Mail — The singer and his husband tried to adopt Lev back in 2009, but were deemed unsuitable parents by Ukrainian officials - who do not recognise same-sex marriage. more info

Reuters — KIEV (Reuters) - Elton John, on a visit to Ukraine to raise awareness about AIDS, said Ireland's vote to liberalize its abortion laws showed how mindsets can change. more info