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MTV VMAs 2022: Lil Nas X, Elton John and Doja Cat among LGBTQ+ artists nominated

The nominees for MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards (VMAs) are out, and a number of LGBTQ+ stars are in the spotlight! Lil Nas X shines in joint place with Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar for the most nominated artist. The star is nominated for seven different awards including Artist Of The Year and both Best Collaboration Of The Year and Video Of The Year for Industry Baby with Jack Harlow. Queer artists are actually dominating multiple categories. Dove Cameron, Maneskin, Remi Wolf, Omar Apollo, Nessa Barrett and Doechii are all…

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Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences’ new campaign highlights voices of those with HIV

The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences have announced a new campaign highlighting the stories of people living with HIV. The two are working together through their RADIAN partnership to showcase how campaigners are leading the charge to end AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). According to AIDSinfo, almost 1.6 million people are living with the virus in EECA despite the tools available to prevent new infections. It is one of the world’s few regions where the HIV infection rate is still on the rise, making the…

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Ed Sheeran thought he was gay growing up due to his “feminine side”

Pop star Ed Sheeran revealed that he thought he was gay due to his “big feminine side” in a new interview. During an appearance on the podcast Man Man Man, the Shape of You singer said he never felt “hugely masculine” growing up.  “I definitely have a big feminine side. I love musical theatre, I love pop music, I love Britney Spears,” he shared. “My masculine side probably stops at drinking beer and watching football.” He continued: “I have a definite feminine side, to the point that when I was…

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Elton John scores first UK number one in 16 years with Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)

Elton John and Dua Lipa’s Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) has reached the top of the UK singles chart after spending three weeks at number two. The track reaches the summit with a total of 64,000 chart sales, including 5.9 million streams and 5,000 copies on limited edition CD single. It becomes Elton’s eighth number one single and first since his 2005 feature on 2Pac’s posthumous Ghetto Gospel. It marks Dua’s third following New Rules in 2017 and One Kiss in 2018 after 2019’s Don’t Start Now was blocked from the…

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It’s A Sin stars and Elton John call on UK government to end HIV cases by 2030

Elton John has teamed up with the stars of It’s A Sin and other campaigners in calling on the UK government to end new HIV cases by 2030. Released by the Elton John Foundation, Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust, the campaign urges Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid to “fund the fight” and “change countless lives”. “Every week 80 lives in the UK are changed forever because of HIV,” says Elton, to which It’s A Sin creator and writer Russell T. Davies adds: “Despite huge medical…

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Exclusive: Elton John praises Lil Nas X for “breaking barriers down” in the hip hop community

Elton John has praised queer artists who are using their music as a way of “breaking barriers down” in society. Championing LGBTQ+ musicians has always been at the forefront of Elton’s work, something that continues to be prominent on his upcoming album. The Lockdown Sessions, a collaboration record, features an array of LGBTQ+ artists such as Rina Sawayama, Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus. Elton tells GAY TIMES that “great queer talent” like these are a driving force for changing attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community. “Lil Nas X in particular…

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Elton John discusses friendship with Lil Nas X: “I just love what he does”

Elton John opened up about working with Lil Nas X and his impactful coming out journey in a new interview. During an appearance on Capitol FM, the legendary singer described LNX as “stoic” and “very intelligent” when discussing his relationship with the hip-hop star. “Well, I loved him anyway when he did Old Town Road and he came out,” he explained. “This is very unusual for a Black hip-hop artist to come out in a very homophobic area of the music community.” The Tiny Dancer artist went on to reveal…

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Elton John announces collaboration album featuring Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa and Years & Years

Elton John has announced an album of collaborations made remotely with some of today’s biggest stars at the height of the UK’s lockdown. After being forced to pause his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour when the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold last year, Elton began to focus on new projects. His efforts resulted in The Lockdown Sessions, a brand new album featuring an array of A-List celebrities. “The last thing I expected to do during lockdown was make an album,” Elton explained. “But, as the pandemic went on, one‐off projects…

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Elton John says Ed Sheeran gifted him a “giant” NSFW present for his birthday

Pop icon Elton John has opened up about the “giant marble penis” he received from Ed Sheeran for his birthday. During an appearance on The Carrie and Tommy Show, the Rocket Man singer discussed his 74th birthday and Sheeran’s unexpected gift. “For my birthday this year, he gave me a giant marble penis. I don’t know if that’s because I’ve always been a p**** or not. It’s really big. It’s beautifully made but it’s solid marble,” he said. “What do you buy the man who has everything? A huge marble…

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Elton John supports out NHL prospect Luke Prokop with surprise phone call

Pop legend Elton John showcased his support for recently out NHL prospect Luke Prokop in an inspiring phone call.  The young athlete opened up about the once in a lifetime moment during an interview with NHL.com, stating: “It was really cool for someone to do that kind of really outside of the hockey world. “To see someone that big, that famous, who has a humungous impact on the LGBTQ+ community to reach out and phone me and thank me for being brave and coming out and being able to help…

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