Elton John and David Furnish's Relationship Timeline

Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty The couple entered a civil partnership in December 2005 andofficially tied the knotnine years later once same-sex marriage became legal in the U.K. Their two sons, Zachary and Elijah, served as the ring bearers. “If you’d had said to me 10 years ago I’d be sitting on your show married to the man I love and have two beautiful children I would have said, ‘You put acid in my drink.

Elton John Joins Chappell Roan to Perform 'Nothing Short of Magical' Duet at 2025 Oscars Party

Elton John and Chappell Roan perform at the 2025 Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy Awards viewing party.Photo:Michael Kovac/Getty Michael Kovac/Getty Chappell Roanjoined her friend,Elton John, for an incredible performance on Oscars night. In a clip shared on John’sInstagrampage, he belted out the lyrics while sitting at the piano as Roan danced and sang along beside him. John also donned a sparkly pink cowboy hat to perform Roan’s much-loved track “Pink Pony Club” with her at the star-studded event in West Hollywood.

Elton John Reveals the Surprising Thing He Wants on His Gravestone — Which Ties to His 2 Children

Elton John in March 2024.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Elton Johnknows how he wants to be best remembered after he dies.As he was honored asTIME’s Icon of the Year, the singer, 77, reflected on fatherhood and how his role as a dad is his most important.“On my gravestone, all I want it to say is, ‘He was a great dad,' ” John told the outlet while speaking alongside his husband,David Furnish.

Elton John Reveals Which of His Own Songs Are His Favorites — and Which Hit He Cannot Stand

Elton John on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ on Dec. 17.Photo:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Elton John’s gift may be his song, but that doesn’t mean he loves them all. During an appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colberton Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about which of his original songs are his favorites — and also revealed the one he simply can’t stand.

Elton John Says He and Brandi Carlile Are 'Soulmates': 'We've Done Holidays Together with Our Kids'

Brandi Carlile and Elton John in March 2025.Photo:John Shearer/97th Oscars/The Academy via Getty John Shearer/97th Oscars/The Academy via Getty Elton JohnandBrandi Carlileare a match made in heaven.In anew interview with Themto promote their new collaborative albumWho Believes in Angels?, the two musicians spoke about their friendship — and John declared they’re “soulmates.““Well, I’ve been a fan of Brandi’s for a long time, but she had been a fan of mine for even longer, and I played and sang on one of her records,” said the “Rocket Man” artist, 77, referencing his piano and background vocal contributions on Carlile’s “Caroline” from her third album,Give Up the Ghost.