Elton John misses Las Vegas shows due to food poisoning
Published Monday, Feb 20 2012, 22:04 GMT | By Leah Simpson
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The legendary British star is said to have come down with food poisoning and subsequently couldn't get on stage to fulfil his commitments in Las Vegas, Nevada.
John was supposed to play two shows at Caesars Palace - one on Friday and one on Saturday - but he couldn't recover in time for either, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.
A representative told TMZ that he is "much better now" and will be back in action for his show in Guadalajara, Mexico this week.
John recently revealed that he is seeking counselling with David Furnish on how to help son Zachary cope with the "double stigma" of having famous parents in a same-sex relationship.
The 'Your Song' singer said that the couple are taking measures to help their child, who was born via a surrogate on Christmas Day 2010, to understand and feel "proud" of his unique situation as he grows up.
21 February 2012 Last updated at 08:16 GMT
Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday 24 February
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Elton John to play concert on Tower Headland in Blackpool
Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday 24 February
Sir Elton John will be the first artist to play a concert on the new Tower Festival Headland in Blackpool this summer.
He will play one night - 16 June - at the seated outdoor venue next to Blackpool Tower.
He has played in Blackpool twice before; in November 1982 he appeared at the Blackpool Opera House.
"I'm looking forward to revisiting this legendary seaside town and playing on the Golden Mile," he said.
Natalie Wyatt, managing director of Marketing Blackpool said she was delighted to welcome him to the resort.
She said: "This concert will mark the opening of the venue as a premier space for events and festivals and is testament to the fantastic improvements which have taken place in the resort to date.
"I'm sure that many visitors will come to enjoy the concert and then take the opportunity to experience everything that Blackpool has to offer whilst they are here."
Tickets for the show will go on sale on 24 February.
Sir Elton has sold 250-million records worldwide and has received Grammy, Oscar, Ivor Novello and Brit awards.
'It's completely untrue': Elton John denies cancelling concerts to attend Whitney Houston's funeral... saying he was ill with food poisoning
Last updated at 1:12 AM on 21st February 2012
It was widely reported that Sir Elton John was to attend his friend Whitney Houston's funeral.
And when he cancelled his Friday and Saturday concerts at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, many fans thought that's where he was.
But the singer has responded to the reports, saying the shows were cut because he was sick with food poisoning, not because he was bidding farewell to the troubled star.
Ill: Sir Elton John was forced to cancel two shows at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday after coming down with food poisoning
A statement on his official website said: 'Elton's management would like to apologise to all the ticket buyers who were disappointed over this unavoidable cancellation.
'Also, they would like to respond to various online rumours that Elton attended the funeral of Whitney Houston on Saturday.
'This is completely untrue. The only reason Elton did not play his concerts over the weekend is because he was too ill.'
Elton had been due to perform as part of his residency at the casino.
Dear friend: It had been rumoured that Elton cancelled the concerts to attend Whitney Houston's funeral
The statement also promised full refunds to fans.
A spokesperson for the star told website TMZ he is feeling 'much better now' and will be ready for his next concert later this week, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Elton was performing in Las Vegas on the previous Saturday when he heard about Houston's death.
The 48-year-old was found in the bath at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles ahead of the Grammy Awards.
'It's completely untrue': Elton John hit back at the rumours on his official website
Elton dedicated his track Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me to her.
Addressing the crowd that night he said: 'This is a sad day today, most of you must know by now the news of Whitney Houston passing away.
'About six years ago I was here in Vegas with some friends and we spent the whole afternoon on YouTube looking at Whitney's work from a long time ago, and you forget - with all the troubles she went through - how brilliant, she was.
'So, my dearest, gorgeous, lovely angel, we want to do this song for you. Thank you for giving us your talent and one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard in my life.'
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Sir Elton offers gig to teenager
Sir Elton John shocked a teenage musician by calling her out of the blue and asking her to perform at one of his shows.
Sir Elton John has asked Tallia Storm to share the stage with him in Scotland
Sir Elton John shocked a teenage musician by calling her out of the blue and asking her to perform at one of his shows.
Tallia Storm, 13, who has a growing fanbase in Scotland and who has also appeared on catwalks at London Fashion Week, described the phone call from the pop legend as one of the most surreal experiences of her life.
She said: "I really didn't know what to say at first, but he was so excited about my music. He was just so nice, warm and totally down to earth. We spoke a few times and then he called my mum that night to explain what he had in mind."
Sir Elton asked Tallia to share the stage with him at his show in Falkirk on June 10, which will be his only Scottish show this year.
The concert will be held at the 9,200 capacity Falkirk Stadium, and Tallia will open the event before Sir Elton's two-hour set.
"I'm working really hard and rehearsing a lot to give it my all. That's the least I can do for one of my musical heroes!" Tallia said.
Sir Elton heard of Tallia through his partner David Furnish, who the young musician met on holiday.
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