Reuters — MOSCOW (Reuters) - British singer Elton John told a concert in Moscow he still wanted to meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss his concerns about gay rights and AIDS in Russia despite the Kremlin leader not having time to meet him this time round.... more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Elton John hopes to "find time in the future to meet" Vladimir Putin after a proposed chat between the two was cancelled. more info

Rolling Stone — Elton John and Vladimir Putin's planned meeting on LGBT rights in Russia has been postponed, The Guardian reports. The Kremlin has said that the pair could meet at a later date. The pair's meeting has been put on hold for now given their busy s... more info

NME — Singer had official invitation from Kremlin following prank call last year more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Elton John will not meet Vladimir Putin when he visits Russia this month because of 'scheduling conflicts' more info

Guardian Music — Kremlin says Russian president will not meet singer this month because men’s schedules do not match – but future meeting is possible Related: Kremlin calling? Meet the Russian pranksters who say 'Elton owes us' Vladimir Putin will not m... more info

Reuters — MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will not meet Elton John when he visits Russia this month because there is no appropriate time in the two men's schedules, the Kremlin said on Thursday, noting that the two men could still meet at a... more info

The Daily Mail — Sir Elton John's husband made quite the entrance in a top hat and tails for the bash at Cafe de Paris in London on Wednesday night. more info

Guardian Music — From the gentle whimsy of Your Song to the R&B of Bennie and the Jets, Elton John was at his world-conquering best in the 1970s and 80sSir Elton Hercules John might be considered a balladeer, but in 1970 there was surprise at his label, DJM, that his... more info

Popdose — Las Vegas. For many, it’s the solid-gold frame around the big picture. A residency there often guarantees not only something of stability in rough sailing waters but also a chance at infamy. Not everyone gets to stake their claim to a piece of Sin-... more info