The Daily Mail — A statement on Sir Elton's website said he was being treated for E.coli, a bacterial infection, and the flu, which he contracted at the same time. more info

Topix — Illness has grounded the Rocket Man. Elton John has been advised by doctors to cancel three concerts in the U.S. because of a "serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza," his official website states . more info

The Independent — Sir Elton John was receiving treatment in hospital yesterday after contracting a "serious" case of E. coli infection while suffering from a bout of influenza. more info

SIR Elton John hoped to leave hospital last night as he recovers from superbug E.coli more info

Undercover, Australia — Elton John is seriously ill in hospital suffering from e-coli bacterial infection and influenza. more info

Starpulse — Elton John has scrapped three U.S. concerts after he was diagnosed with a "serious case" of E. coli. The Rocket Man cancelled a string of gigs in the U.K. and Ireland last month due to a bad bout of influenza.[...] Read more! more info

ET Online — Sir Elton John has postponed numerous recent concerts due to an illness. Read on for more… The 62-year-old British star announced on his Web site Saturday that his concerts scheduled for November 4 and November 7 in Seattle -- and Novemb... more info

People.com — Pacific Northwest gigs are put on hold as the star is treated in a London hospital more info

NME — Three US dates on joint tour with Billy Joel are affected more info

News of The World — Elton John in hospital more info