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Sir Elton John pays sweet tribute to Brian Wilson
Sir Elton John just paid tribute to the late icon Brian Wilson at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night.
The Crocodile Rock hitmaker performed the Beach Boys’ God Only Knows as part of a tribute to the singer, who died in June aged 82, and also shared his memories of his former friend, including how terrified he was when they met for the first time in Los Angeles.
Speaking on stage at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, Sir Elton said: “We were scared s**tless because he was my idol. He was the one that influenced me more than anybody else when it came to writing songs on the piano. It was an evening we would never forget.”
“Meeting someone who was a true genius doesn’t happen very often,” the pianist added.
The 78-year-old star told the audience how he and Brian became friends over time and worked on each other’s records over the years.
He added: “We loved each other. I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather pay tribute than Brian Wilson and his family with this incredible song,” and then delivered a sentimental rendition of the Beach Boys classic.
When Brian passed away earlier this year, Sir Elton remembered his friend as the person who had the “biggest influence of my songwriting ever.”
“He sang Someone Saved My Life Tonight at a tribute concert in 2003, and it was an extraordinary moment for me. played on his solo records, he sang on my album, The Union, and even performed for my AIDS Foundation,” the Rocket Man singer wrote.
“I grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary. He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant,” Sir Elton John concluded.
Khloé Kardashian opened up about her single life and said she feels really happy and at peace on her own.
The reality star, who split from Tristan Thompson in 2021, spoke on her podcast Khloe in Wonder Land and shared that she is not in any rush to date again.
Khloé shared that life feels much calmer now and she is focused more on herself and her children.
The mother of two went on to open up about her past relationships and shared that she does not miss the stress that came with them, explaining things feel safer and lighter for her now.
She continued adding that she would rather put her energy into her kids and work instead of thinking about dating.
The Kardashians star also mentioned that her health and routine have improved since being single, sharing she sleeps better and feels more fresh and balanced in her day to day life.
Kim Kardashian sister then said that her children, True and Tatum, are her biggest focus and she also enjoys growing her business projects.
Khloé Kardashian concluded saying that she is simply enjoying her life as it is right now and is not really thinking about relationships.
For her, this phase feels peaceful and enough on its own.
Princess Anne brought was in Dartmouth on Thursday, overseeing a milestone moment for the Royal Navy’s newest officers as they marked the end of months of intense training.
At Britannia Royal Naval College, the Princess Royal attended the traditional passing-out parade,
The ceremony is steeped in naval history, where officer cadets officially graduate and step into their roles as commissioned leaders.
The occasion marks the culmination of around 29 weeks of rigorous training, transforming civilians into naval officers through a demanding mix of leadership drills, academic study and time at sea.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, the parade blended military precision with proud celebration, as families and senior naval figures gathered to watch the next generation of officers take their place.
Earlier, she was spotted at 1 Great George Street for an engagement with the Ministry of Agriculture.
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