Elton John at an annual TIME dinner in N.Y.C. on Dec. 11, 2024 and Chappell Roan at the 67th Grammy Awards in L.A. on Feb. 2, 2025.Photo:Johnny Nunez/Getty; Noam Galai/Getty
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Elton Johnis always there forChappell Roan!
During an interview with the U.K.-based online publicationThempublished on Thursday, March 5, the British music icon revealed he’s in “awe” of the 27-year-old “HOT TO GO!” singer — and also shared that they FaceTime.
“I first heard of ‘Pink Pony Club’ and I played it on my [Apple Music show] ‘Rocket Hour’ about three years ago,” John, 77, said during the interview. He added: “Then I started to FaceTime her personally and just fell in love with her. I loved who she was, what she talked about, how brave she was,her story. I love her bravery and the fact she’s not scared to speak out and she won’t do something if she doesn’t want to.”
“It is not all about doing this and doing that and going where you’re supposed to. If you haven’t got the energy and it is taking your creative juices away, don’t do it. She’s not afraid to say that, and I love her for that,” he continued.
“I have to say, when I’m FaceTiming her, I’m a bit in awe of her because I think she’s so great. And I’m just there to say, ‘Listen, if anything happens and you’re not sure about it, just FaceTime me or email me.’ I’m just there for her. She’s doing very well,” he said.
Elton John and Chappell Roan perform at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 2, 2025.Michael Kovac/Getty
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The musicians recently performed together at theElton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy Awards viewing partyon March 2. John posted photos and clips from the evening onInstagramseveral days later, sharing that the pair performed Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” and his 1974 hit “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
“I officially joined the Pink Pony Club last night, courtesy of the one and only @chappellroan! Performing ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ and ‘Pink Pony Club’ together at #EJAFOscars was truly special and a moment I will never forget. Thank you for being there and supporting @EJAF, Chappell ❤️,” he captioned the post.
John also shared that the event raised over $8.6 million for the foundation. “This generosity changes lives for people living with or most vulnerable to HIV around the world. Until next year, West Hollywood,” he added.
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John is currently in the midst of promoting his latest album,Who Believes in Angels?, which he wrote with singer and fellow LGBTQ+ activistBrandi Carlile.
Carlile, 43, who was interviewed alongside John in the Them article, explained that the album, and specifically their new single “Swing for the Fences,” represents “unwavering support for LGBTQIA+ people.”
“[From] me and Elton and different generations, coming from different countries, and still saying that the sky’s the limit for you. You can go all the way because we’re behind you, and there are generations of queer people behind you,” she continued.
John added: “The great thing about young people is their spirit and their desire to be heard and to not take no for an answer.”
Who Believes in Angels?is out April 4 via Interscope Records.
source: people.com
