Piano men Billy Joel and Elton John have put their differences aside and ended their angst with each other since falling out two years ago.

During a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Elton said that Billy wasn't taking his alcohol rehab seriously enough.

"He's going to hate me for this, but every time he goes to rehab they've been light," he said. "When I went to rehab, I had to clean the floors. He goes to rehab where they have TVs. I love you, Billy, and this is tough love."

"At the end of the day, he's coasting," the singer adds. "I always say, 'Billy, can't you write ano...

Billy Joel and Sir Elton John ended their feud at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony in New York City on Thursday night (13Jun13) after the Piano Man told the Rocket Man to call him just after he introduced inductees Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner.

The former pals and touring partners fell out in 2011 when the Brit publicly accused Joel of not taking rehab seriously as he attempted to battle alcoholism in a blunt magazine interview, during which he also suggested the New Yorker was lazy.

The I'm Still Standing rocker told Rolling Stone, "He's going to hate me for this, but every...

Elton John has been targeted by anti-gay campaigners in Russia who have warned the superstar to tone down his colourful wardrobe and wear "more respectable" clothing for his concert there next month - or face protests.

The Tiny Dancer singer is due to perform in the southern city of Krasnodar on 14 July, but members of the country's Communists of Russia party have insisted that the openly-gay star should abandon his flamboyant stage costumes and opt for a more traditional Cossack wardrobe.

Local party leader Mikhail Abramyan recommended that Elton don a knee-length kaftan, knee-high leat...

The word on the street is that Tom Hardy is the favorite to land the role of Elton John in an upcoming movie biopic, according to reports.

The Dark Knight Rises star is said to be in talks to tackle the lead role in Rocketman, a movie-musical telling of the story of the singer's rise to fame, according to Hitfix.com.

Hardy is the first big name to be linked to the project, which is being developed by Elton John himself with his film producer partner David Furnish and director Michael Gracey.

Hardy is a versatile actor and is best know for playing the villainous role of muscle-bound bad g...

Elton John, Hilary Swank and Melanie Griffith and were among the stars who turned out to raise money for AIDS research at a glittering ball in Vienna, Austria on Saturday night.

The Life Ball, Europe's biggest fundraiser for HIV and AIDS charities, was hosted by pregnant Black Eyed Peas star Fergie, who showed off her baby bump in a long, black gown, and included performances from Azealia Banks and Adam Lambert.

Lambert performed a song called "Love Wins Over Glamor," which he wrote especially for the event, while other famous faces in the crowd included Kelly Osbourne, Carmen Electra and...

Famed music producer Phil Ramone has died at the age of 79. The producer and sound engineer, who worked with stars including Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand, passed away on Saturday in New York City. 

His death comes just weeks after he was hospitalized to treat an aortic aneurysm. 

Ramone, who was born in South Africa, but grew up in the Big Apple, won 14 Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career, including album of the year prizes for Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years, Billy Joel's 52nd Street and Ray Charles' Genius Loves Company.  He won his last Grammy...

Elton John has finally confirmed he is a father for the second time.

Rumors suggesting the Rocket Man and his partner David Furnish had welcomed another tot via a surrogate began to swirl last week, but on Thursday a representative for the couple denied the reports.

And it seems the world's media was a little early with the big news - the baby was actually born in Los Angeles on Friday, and now the music legend has officially announced the arrival of Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John.

A statement from the pair to Hello! magazine reads, "Both of us have longed to have children, but the...

Elton John and his partner David Furnish are "over the moon" at the prospect of becoming parents for a second time as their surrogate is pregnant again, according to a report.

The Rocket Man hit-maker and Furnish already have a son, Zachary Furnish-John, who was born in December, 2010 from the same surrogate.

The mother, whose identity will never be revealed, is thought to live in California and is believed to have been connected with the pair through the Center for Surrogate Parenting in Encino.

She is set to give birth again next year, according to British newspaper The Sun.

A sou...

Elton John has won his legal war over the lyrics to his hit song "Nikita" -- an Illinois judge has dismissed the lawsuit against the singer, which alleged Elton lifted the words.

TMZ broke the story ... a songwriter named Guy Hobbs sued Elton back in April, claiming Elton jacked his lyrics ... then used them to pen the chart-topping 1985 hit "Nikita." Hobbs wrote a song called "Natasha" about a Western man falling for a Russian woman during the Cold War.

Elton shot back by asking the court to dismiss Hobbs' lawsuit -- claiming a Grammy-winning musician such as himself would never steal l...

Congratulations to Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill, who welcomed baby Edward on Wednesday via a surrogate mother.

The television personality had been trying for years to get pregnant and even miscarried in 2010. Then she battled breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. Not giving up hope, she sought help to bring a baby into the world. The couple is the baby's biological parents, and Giuliana has been very open about her journey towards motherhood.

She's the not the only celebrity who has needed help expanding his or her brood. It can cost anywhere between $25,000 to $80,000 ...

Madonna has moved to end her long running feud with Elton John by dedicating her song Masterpiece to the rocker during a concert in France earlier this week.

The Material Girl has kept a dignified silence throughout the one-sided war of words with the Rocket Man legend, who has taken several swipes at the star over the last few months.

John took aim at the singer after she beat him to the Golden Globe for Best Song in January when Masterpiece, her track from her period film W.E., won the honor.

He then branded Madonna a "fairground stripper" after she exposed her breast on stage durin...

Elton John's bassist has been found dead after apparently taking his own life.

The body of Robert Wayne Birch (pictured behind Elton in the orange shirt), who has been rocking out with Elton since 1992, was discovered near his home on Wednesday morning.

Police sources tell TMZ.com the musician had what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, although cops have yet to find a suicide note and cannot confirm he took his life.

Throughout his lengthy career, Birch also performed with other legends including Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Cher, Sting and Tina Turne...

Elton John has urged an Illinois judge to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against him over his hit song Nikita.

The British rocker and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were slapped with legal papers in April by photojournalist/songwriter Guy Hobbs, who claimed Elton's 1985 chart smash bears striking similarities to his own tune Natasha, which he wrote three years prior.

In his court documents, Hobbs claimed he came up with the track, about his love affair with a Russian cruise ship waitress, and had it copyrighted before sending it out to various publishing companies...

Elton John is convinced Madonna's career will be over after her current tour.

The Material Girl is currently performing shows across the world as part of her MDNA tour and Elton turned the air blue during an Australian TV interview when he jumped to the defense of Lady Gaga, his son Zachary's godmother, over claims the singer copied Madonna's music.

He tells music mogul Molly Meldrum on Australia's Sunday Night show, "Why is she such a nightmare? Sorry, her career is over. Her tour has been a disaster and it couldn't happen to a bigger c**t..."

"If Madonna had any common sense she wou...

We spotted Elton John and his husband David Furnish hanging out with Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka in Saint Tropez, France, today.

Elton and David pushed their son Zachary in a stroller while Neil pushed his twins Gideon and Harper with his partner David. The happy families were smiling as they enjoyed their vacation seaside in the famous French riviera city.

Elton and David are reportedly expecting another child. The rumor is the couple is using the same surrogate who carried Zachary, and she is already carrying a baby brother or sister.

Harris recently confessed he k...

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Eighteen months ago British pop legend Elton John and husband David Furnish became the very proud parents of a baby boy – Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish John.

Since the birth of Zachary, Sir Elton admits that he thinks about his son 24 hours a day. He also sated that he does not wish for Zachary to grow up an only child and wishes to have more children.

If the rumours circulating turn out to be true, that expansion is now in the process of taking place. Reports are stating that not only has Sir Elton and David contacted the same surrogate who carried Zachary; but that the woman is alrea...

Elton John is convinced he "should be dead" after hitting "rock bottom" during his alcohol and drug addictions.

The Rocket Man is sure his reckless behavior left him open to contracting HIV, and he admits he often wonders how he came through his health battle.

Speaking at the International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. on Monday, he said, "Here's a story of a young man coming to terms with his sexuality, who got mixed up in drugs and drink. He took chances with unprotected sex, and he was at very high risk of contracting HIV. He hit rock bottom, his life was a mess.

"He should h...

Elton John is still holding out hope he can reconcile with former pal Billy Joel, after candid comments about the Piano Man's drinking problems led to months of estrangement.

The Tiny Dancer hit-maker battled drug and alcohol problems early on in his career and only managed to kick his habits in the 1980s after attending a strict treatment program in Illinois, and he called on his friend and former touring partner to follow his lead during an interview with Rolling Stone magazine last year.

The music legend called on Joel to get serious about overcoming his alcohol demons in the article...

Elton John didn't officially "come out" as a gay man until 1988 because he felt sure news of his homosexuality was "common knowledge."

The Rocket Man hitmaker initially announced he was attracted to both men and women during an interview with Rolling Stone in 1976 but it wasn't until the legend hit his 40s that he told the publication he was gay.

The long road to the truth prompted many to speculate why the music icon did not come clean about his sexual orientation sooner, and now the 65 year old reveals he never tried to keep it a secret - he just thought everyone already knew.

During a...

Elton John was in spectacular form as he returned from illness to perform at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee concert in London on Monday evening.

The Rocket Man returned to the stage on Sunday night for the first time since he was diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized.

And he was back behind the piano on Monday for pal Gary Barlow's royal celebration outside Buckingham Palace.

Sir Elton hit the stage wearing a sparkling pink blazer, and performed his survival hit I'm Still Standing and followed it up with "Your Song" and "Crocodile Rock".

Earlier in the star-studded show, Robbi...

Elton John was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Wednesday after falling ill with a serious respiratory infection.

The Rocket Man checked into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the early hours and was subjected to a series of tests. Elton was told he needed "complete rest and antibiotic treatment to prevent damage" and doctors ordered him to take seven days off from performing.

As a result, he's scrapped this week's upcoming shows in Las Vegas.

The star tells TMZ.com, "It feels strange not to be able to perform these Million Dollar Piano concerts at the Colosseum... I love performing the sh...

Elton John is mourning the loss of his good friend Donna Summer by taking aim at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - callingout the organization for snubbing her despite her contributions to music history.

The disco queen was on the ballot for the class of 2012, but was overlooked in favor of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Laura Nyro, Beastie Boys and Guns N' Roses, who were all inducted to the Hall last month.

Elton called the snub a "total disgrace".

"I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more," he tells E! Online. "Her records sound as good today as they ever did...

Elton John is facing a lawsuit from a songwriter who has accused the star of stealing lyrics for his song Nikita.

Photojournalist/songwriter Guy Hobbs has filed a lawsuit at federal court in Illinois, stating he wrote a song called Natasha, about his affair with a Russian cruise ship waitress, back in 1982.

He alleges Elton's 1985 chart hit - with lyrics by the Rocket Man's long-term collaborator Bernie Taupin - bears significant similarities to his own track, which was copyrighted and distributed to multiple publishing companies, including Big Pig which handles the superstar's songs, s...

Elton John and David Furnish are planning to have second child via surrogate so their son will have a sibling.

The couple became parents to 13-month-old Zachary on Christmas Day 2010, and have doted on the tot ever since.

Despite expressing fears his son will be "stigmatized" for having two gay fathers, filmmaker Furnish has revealed the pair is eager to have another child later this year depending on their schedules.

He tells London's Evening Standard, "I would like Zachary to have a sibling. I think he would be better with a sibling than on his own. It's something we talk about all ...

Elton John is convinced he came up with the perfect tribute to Levon Helm by naming his son after The Band star.

The Rocket Man immortalized the rocker in his track Levon and also named his baby son after the musician, calling the tot Zachary Jackson Levon.

Elton was devastated to hear of Helm's death from cancer on Thursday, but hopes to keep his memory alive through his little boy.

He tells Entertainment Weekly, "When I heard The Band's music from Big Pink, their music changed my life. And Levon was a big part of that band... He was the greatest drummer and a wonderful singer and ju...

Singer/songwriter Carly Simon is to be honored with one of the industry's highest honors during the 26th annual Pop Music Awards on Wednesday. The You're So Vain hitmaker is to be celebrated for her lifetime of achievements as this year's recipient of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Founders Award.

Chairman Paul Williams says, "Carly Simons has always poured her heart and soul into her songwriting, and in the process she has helped rewrite the rule book on what popular music can achieve and how it can profoundly change people's lives. She is a true musica...

Tom Hanks raised $26,000 for Sting's rainforest charity by personally selling off a voicemail message at a star-studded auction in New York on Tuesday night.

Elton John, Bruno Mars and Jennifer Hudson were among the famous faces who performed at a benefit concert at Manhattan's Carnegie Hall to raise money for Sting's Rainforest Fund, and after the show, a charity auction took place at The Pierre hotel.

Sting took to the auctioneer's podium himself to sell off tickets to one of his upcoming gigs for $23,000, but his total was trumped by Hanks, who personally sold off a voicemail message...

Channing Tatum showed off the moves he picked up as a male stripper by gyrating against Elton John at a star-studded benefit concert on Tuesday.

The 21 Jump Street star, who had a brief stint as an exotic dancer at the age of 19, thrilled the audience by grinding with the Rocket Man at New York City's Carnegie Hall.

The crowd was also treated to a musical performance from Hollywood actress Meryl Streep, Bruno Mars, Jennifer Hudson and Sting, who organized the show in aid of his Rainforest Fund.

Elton was thrilled to join the star-studded line-up, telling reporters, "It's probably one ...

Elton John is convinced he would have died a premature and tragic death like superstar Whitney Houston if he didn't quit his drug habit when he did.

Houston, who had a long history of drug abuse, was found in her Los Angeles hotel room bathtub on February 11. Her death was recently ruled an accidental drowning, combined with the effects of heart disease and cocaine use.

The Rocket Man admits the tragedy really hit home for him because had been heading down a similar path of self-destruction when he finally managed to face up to his problems and turn his back on illegal substances in 1990....