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Elton John during his 1976 interview with Rolling Stone Magazine in which he revealed his bisexuality.

This is the moment when everything changed for Elton John

In 1976, the English musician was finally ready to talk about his sexuality. The fallout was brutal, but a new documentary charts the healing that followed.

  • Michael Lallo

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Elton John lost sight in his right eye following a severe eye infection.

‘I can’t see a lyric’: Elton John partially lost sight after eye infection

His impaired vision has delayed work on his next album, but the singer remains optimistic he will recover.

  • Nell Geraets
Swift in her <i>Lover</i>-era costume.

Haters gonna hate, but Taylor Swift really is extraordinary – here’s why

It’s not essential, or even necessary, to be a Swiftie to appreciate the once-in-a-lifetime scale of what she has achieved.

  • Karl Quinn
Martyn Bullard at his home in Los Angeles, California.

Meet the man who makes the homes of Hollywood’s A-list look picture-perfect

Interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s clients include Cher, Elton John, RuPaul and the Kardashian-Jenners. So what has he learnt about celebrity tastes?

  • Jessica Doyle
Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London in June.

Prince Harry and Elton John can take Daily Mail case to trial

Harry became the first senior British royal for more than 130 years to give evidence in court. He, John, actor Liz Hurley and others will likely appear again.

  • Michael Holden and Sam Tobin
Bernie Taupin (left) and Elton John celebrate their success in early 1973.

The man whose words helped blast the Rocketman to the stars

Bernie Taupin has written Elton John’s lyrics throughout his career. His memoir reveals his own story.

  • Michael Dwyer
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Gavin Reid knows how to size up a room.

How Elton John’s bodyguard became a distinguished science professor

Gavin Reid says his days bouncing Melbourne’s underworld taught him great people management – in preparation for the halls of academia.

  • Sherryn Groch
Bernie Taupin and Elton John, circa 1985.

Royals, drugs and rock’n’roll: Bernie Taupin on life with Elton John

The celebrated lyricist wrote some of music’s best-known lines, but don’t ask him to recite the ones he penned for Princess Diana.

  • J.P. O'Malley
Pierre Gruneberg the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat’s legendary swimming instructor.

Swimming instructor to the stars on the French Riviera

Pierre Gruneberg had to swim in circles around Paul McCartney to keep a watch for jellyfish, and Robin Williams had an aversion to sharks.

Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts Of Justice in London back in March.

Prince Harry to take witness stand in court fight against tabloid

It will be the first time a senior royal has given evidence in a court since Edward VII testified as a witness as part of a divorce case in 1870.

  • Rob Harris

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