All posts tagged "Musique"

New York (AFP) - From Elton John's glasses to a Banksy triptych, a collection of more than 900 items and artworks belonging to the legendary British musician fetched more than $20 million at several auctions this month, Christie's said Thursday. The auction house held a series of eight sales, both in person and online up until Wednesday for the collection of the 76-year-old's belongings, including an ivory and gold glam rock jumpsuit from the early 1970s designed by Annie Reavey, which sold for $12,600. As enthusiastic collectors made bids, John's grand piano fetched over $200,000, while a pai......

Washington (AFP) - As Joe Biden's poll numbers flag ahead of next year's election, it might seem obvious for the president to look to the pop-star billionaire who endorsed him in 2020, and whose every move is endlessly cataloged by US media. It's a fact his campaign knows all too well. "Please do not tell us that we need a Taylor Swift strategy. We are tracking," quipped a recent communications job advertisement for his 2024 reelection bid. And yet, in the highly polarized US political and media landscape, everything the superstar singer does or doesn't do is likely to invite a simultaneous de......

Washington (AFP) - Elton John on Friday sang at the White House at the invitation of President Joe Biden, after declining invitations from his predecessor Donald Trump.  Dressed in a glittering black suit and wearing orange glasses, the 75-year-old pop icon sat down at the piano on the South Lawn of the White House, with the US presidential residence lit up in the background. "I don't know what to say, what a dump," John joked as he took the stage to perform his 1970 hit "Your Song."  "I've played in some beautiful places before, but this is probably the icing on the cake."  About 2,000 guests......