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Elton John isn’t quite ready to take his final bow. The singer who retired from touring last year when he wrapped his epic Farewell Yellow Brick Road outing on July 8 announced on Wednesday (Jan. 24) that he will chronicle his half-century on the road in a book entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour.
“I am incredibly excited to announce my new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life On Tour, which goes behind the scenes on my final tour, from Allentown, PA, to Stockholm, Sweden and everywhere in between,” John wrote in an Instagram post revealing the technicolor cover, which finds him standing next to a psychedelic piano in a trippy forest.
“It’s been a beautiful journey creating this book and remembering the people and places that shaped an incredible chapter in my life,” he added. “As well as the stories and memories, not just from this tour but from throughout my career, I’ve included unreleased photography and memorabilia that I hope give you never-before-seen insights of my life on the road.” The 256-page book also includes behind-the-scenes pictures of the show’s stage design, John’s bespoke Gucci-designed wardrobe, snaps of celebrity guests and official tour photography.
A description promises that, “Readers will go on an epic visual journey through the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour while Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments in his astounding touring history and reminisces about the beginning of his career. Fans also get a rare glimpse at Elton’s personal archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen photographs and postcards.” The poignant forward was written by John’s husband and manager, David Furnish, CEO of the singer’s Rocket Entertainment and the creative director of the tour.
The book from Disney publishing imprint Hyperion Avenue is out on Sept. 24, with Rocket Club fan club members and anyone ordering the book through John’s official store slated to receive it two week early; click here to pre-order.
John’s farewell tour wrapped five years after launching — and being delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, illness and injury — with grosses of $939.1 million and 6 million tickets sold over 330 shows, according to Billboard Boxscore. The 76-year-old singer has said that he does not want to tour again, but noted he might play sporadic shows in the future.
The final North American show at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium was live streamed on Disney+ and featured guests Dua Lipa, Brandie Carlile and Kiki Dee and released as a concert film, Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. The movie recently earned John an Emmy for outstanding variety special (live), which earned the singer the coveted EGOT.
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Gifting season is at its peak, and for those who have an Olivia Rodrigo fan in their life, finding the perfect gift for music lovers to encapsulate their love and admiration for the “Drivers License” singer can be a challenge. Your first instinct may be to get tickets to the Guts world tour, but finding cheap tickets is no easy feat. Amazon, thankfully, has a book on Rodrigo that’s practically essential for Livies of all ages — and it’s on sale for 20% off.
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Olivia Rodrigo: The Ultimate Fan Book will provide admirers of the “Vampire” singer with facts and information about her rise to fame. It’s beloved by Amazon shoppers so much that is has earned the label of a No. 1 bestseller in Teen and Young Adult TV and Radio as well as a 4.6-star rating.
Whether you’re a fan yourself or have one in your life, you can enjoy flipping through its pages and praising the photos of major moments in Rodrigo’s career, including meeting the president and vice president and accepting her 2022 Billboard Woman of the Year award.
According to the official synopsis, you can also expect “quotes from [Rodrigo] and her closest collaborators, discussing fame, fashion, fans and more, as well as tons of stunning snaps from the red carpet to stadium stages.”
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift, Prime members can take advantage of Prime one-day free shipping that’ll get the gift to your doorstep fast. Not a Prime member? Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $14.99/month or $139/year. Click here to launch your free trial.
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Get ready to indulge in 80 pages of facts, quotes and information on the “Get Him Back” singer in the unofficial book written by music journalist Malcolm Croft. Right now, it’s also on sale for 20% off (make sure you clip the coupon before adding the book to your cart to snag the deal. The vibrant cover also makes a worthy coffee table book that’ll act as a piece of decor and conversation starter for you and any fan who visits your home.
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Celebrated actor LeVar Burton threw some shade at the conservative Moms For Liberty group during a recent speech, causing the group to protest his words online.
On Wednesday (Nov. 15), LeVar Burton began his opening remarks as the host of the 74th National Book Awards & Benefit Dinner, which was held in New York City. “I had the tremendous honor of serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the 70th National Book Awards in 2019 and it genuinely means the world to me to join you all on this stage to celebrate the importance of literature to our shared culture, Burton began. “Before we get going, are there any Moms for Liberty in the house? Moms for Liberty? No? Good! Then hands will not need to be thrown tonight.”
The conservative group, who have made it their mission to advocate against books that have topics such as sexuality, race and gender being in school libraries, decided to take that as a threat by Burton and wrote as much in a post on X, formerly Twitter, soon after word of that part of the speech made the rounds on the Internet.
“American moms weep as a childhood favorite, Reading Rainbow, calls for physical attacks against us because we are protecting the innocence of our children,” the post began before calling Burton out by name asking him “why have you sunk so low? Threatening physical violence against women?” The post has gained traction among the right-wing media establishment and has also caught the attention of a few far-right personalities.
The Star Trek: The Next Generation actor has been highly vocal about supporting literary freedom. He replaced Drew Barrymore as the event host after the National Book Awards retracted their invitation to the television host in the wake of her decision to resume production of her show during the SAG-AFTRA strike. “On the home front, we are fighting for control of truth and how we interpret truth in this country,” LeVar Burton said during his speech. “Books are being banned, words are being silenced, and writers and others who champion books are under attack.”
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Britney Spears has a lot to celebrate this week. In fact she has 1.1 million reasons to pop corks because, according to the Associated Press her tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me, sold that many copies in its first week. The sales figures cover pre-orders, print sales, 3-books and audiobook versions of the book that […]
Once a bandmate, always a brother. That appears to be the case for Lance Bass, who recently stuck up for his *NSYNC bandmate Justin Timberlake amid the “Mirrors” singer’s myriad swirling controversies following the bombshell revelations unleashed in Britney Spears’ new memoir The Woman in Me. In an impromptu airport interview with TMZ, Bass confirmed […]
“Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir” by Matthew Perry
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Before the actor delves into his eye-opening story you’ll hear from Lisa Kudrow, the late star’s friend and co-star, in a foreword. The description for the memoir also says it’s “frank, self-aware and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.” His hope was to help those also overcoming addiction while also letting those on the path to sobriety know that they’re not alone.