Elton John

Review: Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' is robotic with heart

2013-05-18 08:00:00

For a sense of the random oddities that dot Daft Punk's strange, funky, cosmic new album, "Random Access Memories," consider a partial discography of the musicians employed by the two Frenchmen in service of its creation. The duo, Thomas Bangalter and...

Malibu retreat with four-star pedigree for sale

2013-05-17 20:24:00

Actor Nick Nolte has put a Malibu compound up for sale that has seen a galaxy of stars come through its arched entryway. Besides Nolte, other notables to have owned the house include comedian Tommy Chong, Don Felder of the Eagles and music producer...

Essential track: Queens of the Stone Age, 'Keep Your Eyes Peeled'

2013-05-16 07:00:00

The just-released Queens of the Stone Age animated video for its new song, “Keep Your Eyes Peeled,” �begins with the caption, “A man walks into a bar,” and things turn way bad, way quick. If there’s a punch line in the...

Sharon and Jack Osbourne honored at 'Race to Erase M.S.' gala

2013-05-06 07:47:00

Sir Elton John and Taio Cruz entertained at the star-studded 20th anniversary "Race to Erase M.S." gala fundraiser Friday night in Los Angeles. Kelly Osbourne presented the charity's Medal of Hope to her mother, Sharon, and brother Jack. Charity founder...

Historic Harvey Mudd estate asking nearly $23 million

2013-05-11 12:10:00

The Harvey Mudd estate, designed by noted architect Elmer Grey in 1922, is for sale in the 90210 ZIP Code at $22.995 million. Sited on an acre with a swimming pool, an aviary and gardens, the English country estate has nearly 11,000 square feet of...

Interior designer knows stars' homes inside out

2013-05-10 21:23:00

The gig: Interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard is in demand among Hollywood celebrities: Christina Aguilera, Kid Rock and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are among his clients. His inviting and eclectic interiors have graced the pages of Architectural...

Fall Out Boy and Paramore: Coming back on top

2013-05-11 07:30:00

Patrick Stump can't recall which friend of his said it, or where exactly it happened. But when the frontman of Fall Out Boy was told nearly a decade ago — "probably in somebody's basement somewhere" — that his then-scrappy rock band sounded...

'American Idol' recap: Top 3 are all 'in it to win it'

2013-05-09 07:15:00

Oh, America. How will you decide? On Wednesday night, the "American Idol" Top 3�— Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller — proved yet again that any of them is worthy of the win. Each sang three songs apiece, none of their own...

'American Idol' recap: Angie Miller goes home in tears

2013-05-10 05:00:00

As much as -- for weeks and weeks -- I have wanted Candice Glover and Kree Harrison to be the two singers to make it to the "American Idol" finals next week, it gave me no joy to see Angie Miller weep her way through her goodbye song after her elimination...

Similar records, but L.A. mayoral candidates inhabit different worlds

2013-05-09 16:36:00

He owns a sleek home in the hills of Echo Park that was renovated with recycled materials, is powered partly by solar panels and was once featured in a top design magazine. She lives in a ranch-style house at the end of a Studio City cul-de-sac, with...

Sigur Ros to get animated for 'The Simpsons'

2013-05-03 14:47:00

Sigur R�s members are adding themselves to the long list of musicians who have gotten drawn into the crazy world of “The Simpsons.” The Icelandic art rock outfit will guest star in and compose music for the long-running animated Fox sitcom....

Harry Potter to flatten Gibson Amphitheatre, Curious George playland

2013-04-24 13:42:00

Universal Studios in Hollywood will raze the 41-year-old Gibson Amphitheatre to make way for its coming Harry Potter attraction, the�Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Like the Wizarding World in Orlando, the Hollywood Harry Potter will be a theme park...

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Decorated Gnomes designed by celebrity figures (L-R) Alan Titchmarsh, Elton John, Julian Fellowes and Lily Allen are displayed at Chelsea Flower Show on May 20, 2013 in London, England.

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Barbara Walters talks (1997) to rock�and� roll performer Elton John about his close personal friendship with the late Princess Diana and how he is coping with her death.

2013-05-12 22:24:00

With Miley Cyrus at Elton John Oscar after-party, Mar. 2010

2013-05-09 07:09:00