Friday, June 11, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
OMG, OMG I met TINA SPARKLE
I am so excited that Tina has landed in Los Angeles!
Check out Tantrums and Tiarra's by David Furnish and the new version DVD
Tina Sparkle was the name given to Ron by Elton John. He was Elton's Hair and Make Up man in the 90's and is in the video.
He is an image consultant and I have an image that needs consulting. I hope he can make me over, he's had a lot of experience with girls like me!
And as far as the new DVD version.....
Elton speaks quickly and with his sharp humor is right on
Check out Tantrums and Tiarra's by David Furnish and the new version DVD
Tina Sparkle was the name given to Ron by Elton John. He was Elton's Hair and Make Up man in the 90's and is in the video.
He is an image consultant and I have an image that needs consulting. I hope he can make me over, he's had a lot of experience with girls like me!
And as far as the new DVD version.....
Elton speaks quickly and with his sharp humor is right on
But ........just one thing
Subtitles would really help us American Sods for sure!
Love the commentary and deleted scenes! Thank you David for doing this video.
Otherwise, the life of Elton John in the mid 90's reveals a workholic who is on the right path.
I am left wondering why Sir EJ still wants to tour;
yet as a fan I am so happy that he still does!
I will see EJ in Tahoe in July
Stay tuned for the review!
Otherwise, the life of Elton John in the mid 90's reveals a workholic who is on the right path.
I am left wondering why Sir EJ still wants to tour;
yet as a fan I am so happy that he still does!
I will see EJ in Tahoe in July
Stay tuned for the review!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Girls' Health: Kits to Aid in Menstrual Health May Cut School Absenteeism in Kenya
I found this artical at New York Times.com on Feb 18, 2010. Just one more reason why I love Elton John and .....
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
Published: February 15, 2010
Tackling a problem that is widespread but rarely discussed, a new American-backed charity in Kenya has begun making and giving away kits containing washable sanitary pads, underwear and soap.
Many schoolgirls from poor families stay home up to five days each month when they have their period, according to a recent study in rural Ghana by Oxford University scientists. Disposable sanitary pads like those used in wealthy countries cut absenteeism, but poor families often cannot afford them; a Kenyan girl interviewed by the Voice of America said a box of pads costs about the same as a bag of corn flour, and her parents had to choose the latter.
Substitutes like cloth, mattress padding or newspaper may leak or raise the risk of infection. Not only are the girls embarrassed, but as soon as it is clear they are ovulating, pressure for sex from men — often including their male teachers — steadily increases, the study found.
Huru International, in partnership with the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Sunflag Steel, Warner Brothers and other backers, developed large but soft terry-cloth pads that can be washed and reused. They are sewn and packaged at a Nairobi community center supported by AmericaShare, the charity arm of Micato Safaris, a New York travel company. The kits also contain information about safe sex and avoiding AIDS. AmericaShare hopes other African women will use microfinance loans to buy the machines needed to make the pads and sell them.
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
Published: February 15, 2010
Tackling a problem that is widespread but rarely discussed, a new American-backed charity in Kenya has begun making and giving away kits containing washable sanitary pads, underwear and soap.
Many schoolgirls from poor families stay home up to five days each month when they have their period, according to a recent study in rural Ghana by Oxford University scientists. Disposable sanitary pads like those used in wealthy countries cut absenteeism, but poor families often cannot afford them; a Kenyan girl interviewed by the Voice of America said a box of pads costs about the same as a bag of corn flour, and her parents had to choose the latter.
Substitutes like cloth, mattress padding or newspaper may leak or raise the risk of infection. Not only are the girls embarrassed, but as soon as it is clear they are ovulating, pressure for sex from men — often including their male teachers — steadily increases, the study found.
Huru International, in partnership with the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Sunflag Steel, Warner Brothers and other backers, developed large but soft terry-cloth pads that can be washed and reused. They are sewn and packaged at a Nairobi community center supported by AmericaShare, the charity arm of Micato Safaris, a New York travel company. The kits also contain information about safe sex and avoiding AIDS. AmericaShare hopes other African women will use microfinance loans to buy the machines needed to make the pads and sell them.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Elton: Please help Amy Winehouse!
As Sir Elton prepares for the historic show in Mexico, he continues to serve as a mentor to an unlikely friend, rapper Eminem. Back in May 2009, Eminem revealed that John had become a personal confidant and was guiding him through his battle with prescription drugs.
In a recent radio interview, John said that the two are still in close contact and that Eminem is winning the fight.
"I've been helping Eminem over the last 18 months and he's doing brilliantly," he said. "I'm there if people want my help. If people ask for help you tell them where to go but there's no point advising people if they don't want to do it."
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Another miss meeting Elton at Neil Young trib
Okay, once again a friend gets to chat with Elton John and then shows me the damn pictures to prove it. Don't they know how much that hurts me? Ouch! The show was the Neil Young tribute show at the Staples center in Los Angeles. The tickets $1,200.00 each, the friend only works part time at Fed Ex and could never afford the tix. The co-dependent friend buys 2 tickets for Fed Ex girl and her Neil Young buddy. They are there for Neil, yet get to talk to Elt. Pictures coming soon to show this sad, sad situation... but they include a nice side shot of David Furnish, who looks to be like such a sweet man, perfect for Sir Elton.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Elton is always helping new and upcoming bands - even cover bands!
The swinging sixties are back again at Venue Cymru
Jan 21 2010
PLAYING at their agent’s wedding led sixties cover band The Overtures on a star-studded trip, which ended up with them performing in Vegas and Lulu, Elton John, Kiki Dee and a host of stars singing alongside.
The band will be bringing their tribute to the decade to Llandudno’s Venue Cymru in March, and they’ll be playing many of the songs that tempted the celebs to their feet.
Drummer and vocalist Steve Phypers said how they got to rub shoulders with the top in showbiz, with Sir Elton and Sir Paul McCartney both requesting them to play at parties.
He said: "Our agent and Elvis Costello’s agent knew each other and we played at his wedding. Then we were asked to do another gig – we were simply told to meet in a pub in Windsor. Turned out we were playing at Elvis Costello’s wedding, at Elton John’s house.
"Elton loved our music and wanted to re-book us, so we played one party for him, and then we were the main act at his civil partnership to David Furnish. It was like something out of Madame Tussauds – all these stars dancing away as we played."
Elton later asked the band to join him at his 02 gig for New Year 2008, then to perform at Lulu’s 60th birthday party. They were also later asked to play in Las Vegas, for TV mogul Nigel Lythgoe, which is where various stars got up to sing. In the audience was Sir Paul McCartney, who wanted them to perform at his after-show party following his O2 show. He called into their dressing room for a quick chat before they went out – to play his old numbers.
The Bootleg Sixties two-hour long show is a mix of the Beatles, Searchers, Stones, Kinks and The Who, spanning the whole decade.
It was the music Steve, now 50, listened to with his piano-playing mum, growing up in small-town Hertfordshire. got into drumming by beating out a rhythm with his mum’s knitting needles, sitting alongside the radio.
He went on to join New Wave power pop band The Ordinarys, who wowed Mickey Most on New Faces, before carving out a career with The Overtures.
Also in the band are Den Pugsley on bass and lead vocals, Jamie Cook on guitar, keyboards and lead vocals, Phil Evans on guitar and vocals, and Chris Skornia on keyboards and vocals.
Steve added: "We don’t send the Sixties up, we cover the period, from the big guns – Beatles, Stones, and Kinks – and others from that time as well. We do have costume changes and there’s also archive footage on three screens – our lighting man has been tracking down old films from each area we’re visiting – and there’s pyrotechnics as well."
"It is great being a celebrity favourite band but our aim is to create a great night for everybody, because it’s the music that matters."
Bootleg Sixties, Llandudno Venue Cymru, March 3, tickets 01492 872000 or venuecymru.co.uk
Jan 21 2010
PLAYING at their agent’s wedding led sixties cover band The Overtures on a star-studded trip, which ended up with them performing in Vegas and Lulu, Elton John, Kiki Dee and a host of stars singing alongside.
The band will be bringing their tribute to the decade to Llandudno’s Venue Cymru in March, and they’ll be playing many of the songs that tempted the celebs to their feet.
Drummer and vocalist Steve Phypers said how they got to rub shoulders with the top in showbiz, with Sir Elton and Sir Paul McCartney both requesting them to play at parties.
He said: "Our agent and Elvis Costello’s agent knew each other and we played at his wedding. Then we were asked to do another gig – we were simply told to meet in a pub in Windsor. Turned out we were playing at Elvis Costello’s wedding, at Elton John’s house.
"Elton loved our music and wanted to re-book us, so we played one party for him, and then we were the main act at his civil partnership to David Furnish. It was like something out of Madame Tussauds – all these stars dancing away as we played."
Elton later asked the band to join him at his 02 gig for New Year 2008, then to perform at Lulu’s 60th birthday party. They were also later asked to play in Las Vegas, for TV mogul Nigel Lythgoe, which is where various stars got up to sing. In the audience was Sir Paul McCartney, who wanted them to perform at his after-show party following his O2 show. He called into their dressing room for a quick chat before they went out – to play his old numbers.
The Bootleg Sixties two-hour long show is a mix of the Beatles, Searchers, Stones, Kinks and The Who, spanning the whole decade.
It was the music Steve, now 50, listened to with his piano-playing mum, growing up in small-town Hertfordshire. got into drumming by beating out a rhythm with his mum’s knitting needles, sitting alongside the radio.
He went on to join New Wave power pop band The Ordinarys, who wowed Mickey Most on New Faces, before carving out a career with The Overtures.
Also in the band are Den Pugsley on bass and lead vocals, Jamie Cook on guitar, keyboards and lead vocals, Phil Evans on guitar and vocals, and Chris Skornia on keyboards and vocals.
Steve added: "We don’t send the Sixties up, we cover the period, from the big guns – Beatles, Stones, and Kinks – and others from that time as well. We do have costume changes and there’s also archive footage on three screens – our lighting man has been tracking down old films from each area we’re visiting – and there’s pyrotechnics as well."
"It is great being a celebrity favourite band but our aim is to create a great night for everybody, because it’s the music that matters."
Bootleg Sixties, Llandudno Venue Cymru, March 3, tickets 01492 872000 or venuecymru.co.uk
Thursday, January 21, 2010
This one off photo was taken by a foreign exchange student who I was dating at the time! (Sorry I can't remember your name, but you were very sweet)He was from Iran and the University of Redlands had sponsored a Disneyland trip for them. Now the weird part... I also attended UoR and I was also there that day but with other friends. It was also my 18th birthday and our group never crossed paths with the exchange group or ELTON JOHN who was also there that day! Damn it!
Notice Elt's personal assistant, Bob Haley there in the back ground with the 70's suit! EJ was buying another hat, according to my guy. I cried when he told me he rode the Matterhorn with Elton, now today that has a whole different connotation......... but anyway, he gave me this picture as a consolation prize.
This was way back in 1979 and he still had a Red Piano! I fought my way to the stage and he came by, shaking hands but skipped me. I did notice that he shook Valerie Bertinelli's hand, and they allowed her to actually sit on the stage. She was one of my favorite TV actresses at the time. She played the younger sister on "One Day at a Time" along with Mackenzie Phillips who has been in the news lately, but not for the nicest reasons but still very good of her to talk about her story and sorted past, you go Mac!
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- British singer Elton John will perform in Israel for the first time in nearly two decades.
The single performance set for June 17 was announced Tuesday.
John last appeared in Israel in 1993. Landing in Israel on the day of the concert, he was swarmed by the media and left without performing. He was persuaded to return and perform the following day.
He first performed in Tel Aviv in 1979.
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Now this just in:
Elton in Israel
This photo was taken in 1978 (by me of course)
this was also the same year Elt played Israel the last time!
Notice Ray Cooper in the back ground. This was my first EJ concert. He did a 10 night stand at the Universal Amphitheater, which was still an open air theater at the time. I loved that show!
I was there opening night and also the closing night! I missed the second night show where Elton infamously passed out during his performance of "Better off Dead" and everyone thought it was part of the show,...... it wasn't.
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