Gossip & News

Elton John Teary After Performing At White House & Receiving


master mentalism tricks

Elton John Teary After Performing At White House & Receiving
View gallery Sir Elton John Elton John in concert at Grona Lund, Stockholm, Sweden - 02 Jul 2017 United States President Joe Biden presents Sir Elton John with the National Humanities Medal after he preformed a show called Sir Elton John Elton John in concert at the Genting Arena, Birmingham, UK - 07 Jun 2017 Image Credit: Shutterstock

It’s Elton John’s world and we’re just living in it! Following his epic collaborations with both pop princesses Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, the legendary British singer/songwriter, 75, was surprised with a National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday night (September 23). Elton became teary eyed as the President and First Lady Jill Biden came up on stage to present him with the honor after his electrifying performance on the South Lawn.

More AboutElton John

First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden awarded Elton John with a Humanities medal in September 2022. (Shutterstock)

“I’m never flabbergasted, but I’m flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award from the United States of America,” Elton said while overcome with emotion, per The Washington Post. “I will treasure this so much.”

The Grammy winner, who was invited to D.C. by the President to honor his global fight against HIV/AIDS, praised “America’s kindness to me as a musician,” calling it “second to none,” and vowed to continue his efforts to eradicate the disease.

“We’re joined by so many people that he’s set free to be themselves, to be treated with dignity and respect they deserve,” Biden said, per the outlet. “Families and advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS. A fight that he has led with sheer will, a​​​ fight for those lives lost and those lives we can save. Leaders standing up for equality of all people, no matter who you are, or who you love.”

Articles Trending Now

Trending Now

During the concert titled “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme,” which was part of Elton’s farewell tour after a 50-year career, the musician  performed a number of hit songs, including “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man,” “Crocodile Rock” and “I’m Still Standing.”

Among the 2,000 guests who were invited to the event were former first lady Laura Bush, tennis champion Billie Jean King, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Elton’s husband, David Furnish.

Related Link

Related: Ketanji Brown Jackson: 5 Things About New Supreme Court Justice Formally Inducted

Elton’s last performance at the White House was way back in 1998, when he performed alongside Stevie Wonder at a state dinner for then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair hosted by former President Bill Clinton.

Read The Full Article Here


trick photography
Jason Kelce Jokes He and Travis Are ‘Killing It’ in Relationships
Jason Kelce Jokes He and Travis Are ‘Killing It’ in Relationships
Who Is Ginger Luckey? 5 Things On Matt Gaetz’s Wife – Hollywood Life
Who Is Ginger Luckey? 5 Things On Matt Gaetz’s Wife – Hollywood Life
Nepo Babies More Famous Than Their Celeb Parents
Nepo Babies More Famous Than Their Celeb Parents
Celebrity Splits and Divorces of 2024: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
Celebrity Splits and Divorces of 2024: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
Ryan Reynolds ‘Would Do Anything’ to Make ‘The Proposal 2’
Ryan Reynolds ‘Would Do Anything’ to Make ‘The Proposal 2’
Death to Metal Trailer Turns the Gore Knob Up to Eleven This Christmas
Death to Metal Trailer Turns the Gore Knob Up to Eleven This Christmas
When did theatre become so reliant on film?
When did theatre become so reliant on film?
What Does Lucky Spencer Want?
What Does Lucky Spencer Want?
Frasier Season 2 Episode 10 Review: Father Christmas
Frasier Season 2 Episode 10 Review: Father Christmas
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Player Pulls Prank on Viewers Before ,000 Win (VIDEO)
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Player Pulls Prank on Viewers Before $50,000 Win (VIDEO)
The Irrational Season 2 Episode 6 Dives Into University Politics Around A Sensitive Topic Without Falling Into The Stereotype Trap
The Irrational Season 2 Episode 6 Dives Into University Politics Around A Sensitive Topic Without Falling Into The Stereotype Trap
Will the New Comedy Be NBC’s Next ‘Parks and Recreation’ or ‘The Office’?
Will the New Comedy Be NBC’s Next ‘Parks and Recreation’ or ‘The Office’?
Linkin Park’s 2025 World Tour: See the Dates
Linkin Park’s 2025 World Tour: See the Dates
HBO Releases Trailer for New Yacht Rock Documentary: Watch
HBO Releases Trailer for New Yacht Rock Documentary: Watch
Tanner Frick Leaves ‘The Voice’ Before Launch of Knockout Rounds
Tanner Frick Leaves ‘The Voice’ Before Launch of Knockout Rounds
Snapped: The Voidz at the Apollo Theater (A Photo Essay)
Snapped: The Voidz at the Apollo Theater (A Photo Essay)
YA Nonfiction and Comic Releases for November and December 2024
YA Nonfiction and Comic Releases for November and December 2024
A Continued Battle for Freedom in Revolutionary Haiti
A Continued Battle for Freedom in Revolutionary Haiti
Interview with Amy Quick Parrish, Author of Highlands Homecoming (Highlands Christmas Book 3)
Interview with Amy Quick Parrish, Author of Highlands Homecoming (Highlands Christmas Book 3)
Voting Opens for the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards
Voting Opens for the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards
Best Early Black Friday Fashion Deals 2024
Best Early Black Friday Fashion Deals 2024
Our Favorite Outfits From the 2024 Baby2Baby Charity Gala
Our Favorite Outfits From the 2024 Baby2Baby Charity Gala
Outfit Ideas for Holiday Events
Outfit Ideas for Holiday Events
Nicole Kidman Wore the Easy Heel Trend French Girls Love
Nicole Kidman Wore the Easy Heel Trend French Girls Love
A ‘Friday the 13th’ Reunion of a Lifetime Coming in 2025
A ‘Friday the 13th’ Reunion of a Lifetime Coming in 2025
Exclusive Interview: Tim Hannigan (MurderFest)
Exclusive Interview: Tim Hannigan (MurderFest)
HYSTERIA [SERIE] – Serie de Terror ⋆
HYSTERIA [SERIE] – Serie de Terror ⋆
Guillermo del Toro Praises “Pulsating” Horror Movie New to Streaming
Guillermo del Toro Praises “Pulsating” Horror Movie New to Streaming