Elton John violent concert catfight

AN Elton John concert has been interrupted by a bitter catfight between as a 70 year old woman what were described and a 30 something blonde, who was obstructing the older woman's view, the New York Post revealed. One witness to the current MonteCarlo show said, "The two of them were each wearing what looked like 70 carats of diamonds and ball gowns that looked equally expensive".
The older woman, nicknamed "70," started barking in French, and the younger woman barked back.
"When Younger Blonde turned around, 70 grabbed her hair and pulled out a gigantic blonde weave," the witness said, adding that the two "ladies" slapped and kicked each other while still seated until security arrived.
At this time it was that 70 launched two glasses of champagne at Younger Blonde and was escorted out.
"The crazy thing was that Elton never missed a beat. He noticed the brawl but kept on singing 'Tiny Dancer.' It was unbelievable," gushed the witness.

Police escort arranged concert for Sir Elton

In Yakima when Elton John steps off a plane Sunday, he'll be greeted by a member of the police force.
At the request of the fair board, the Yakima Police Department will be providing an escort for the legendary musician as he makes his way to the Yakima Valley SunDome for Sunday's 7:30 p.m. concert. An escort will also accompany John after the show.
The concert is sold out and arrangers expect 7,500 people to attend.
Police Chief Sam Granato said Friday that his department was asked Wednesday to come up with a plan to provide the escorts with on duty police personnel.
"There was the issue of whether or not that was legal to do for a private event," he said.
Granato expressed concerns over tying up city resources on an already busy weekend.
Granato said, "Its one thing to have a unit standing by for a minute, but it's another to tie up resources for a long period of time".
How the escorts would be paid for and by whom also needed to be worked out.
After a discussion involving representatives of State Fair Park and the city, both sides were able to come to an agreement.
The city will provide three police officers on overtime pay. The Fair Board will foot the bill, which Granato estimates will be around $500.
He said, "It had to be done in a way that the city would be reimbursed and the only way was through overtime".
One officer will escort John from the airport to the SunDome. The other two will escort him back to the airport after the show. Each will work the minimum three hours required for overtime.
City Manager Dick Zais said providing escort security for visiting major dignitaries is common practice. The city has helped to escort Rosa Parks, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Mexican President Vicente Fox.
"We are tremendously fortunate to have Sir Elton come here," Zais said. "We all want this to be safe for him and the crowds that are there."
In addition to helping the musician navigate through traffic, the officers will also assist the Rocket Man with any overzealous fans, should the issue arise.
Also taking place at the fairgrounds this weekend is CityFest, which expects to draw a crowd of 10,000. That event is not expected to require additional police staffing.

in hospital from flu, E. coli, Elton John recovering

Elton John has been hospitalized after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu, his spokesman said Monday.
Gary Farrow said the pop star hopes to be released soon but in England has been forced to cancel concerts, Ireland and the United States.
John intends to rejoin the Face2Face tour later in the month when he and Billy Joel play concerts in Northern California.
Farrow said John, 62, is suffering from a "bad case of the flu and a minor case of E. coli." His website says he was advised by his doctor to postpone dates in Seattle and Portland.
The Daily Mail's website quoted John's partner, David Furnish, as saying, "He's OK — he's fine," after leaving a London hospital.
Farrow says the singer has rescheduled previously canceled dates during the European leg of his world tour.

Elton John concert cancelled due to ill

Elton John concert tomorrow night at the O2 in Dublin has been called off as the singer is too ill to perform.
Aiken Promotions says the 63 year old is suffering with flu and is piercingly disappointed about the cancellation.
The company says it is in talks to look if the gig can be rescheduled for December.
Ticket holders are being advised to retain their tickets and await further announcements.

The Elton John concert will be made soon soon, A further announcement

ROCK fans left disappointed after Sir Elton John cancelled a gig are being told to keep their tickets.
On Saturday his gig at the Metro Arena, Newcastle, as well as one in Sheffield, was cancelled because he had flu.
His spokesman said: “Elton is bitterly disappointed at missing the Red Piano concert in Newcastle. It remains one of his favourite areas in the country to perform. The crowds are always great music fans, and not being able to do this particular show for Newcastle is upsetting.”
Concert promoter Marshall Arts said anyone with a ticket should keep it, with a further announcement due soon.

Concert Director Want To Be Elton John's?

Could you watch Elton John perform "Your Song" a hundred times in a row? Well now you have your chance!
Elton John will perform at Andy Roddick's children charity event in Austin Texas next month, and they are helping raise money with one of the most awesome auctions conceivable. Gets two nights the winning bidder stay at the Austin Hilton, two tickets to the Nov. 30 event with seats at the head table with Roddick and the aooprtunity to pick the songs for Elton John's set list. In fact, if he likes the song list, John might even join you and Roddick at the head table. The list if he doesn't like, you get to look his diva side. You decide which you want to see more!
The rich buster just a suggestion that wins this auction -- more "Saturday Night's Alright" and "I'm Still Standing" and less "Candle in the Wind" and "Theme from El Dorado," thank you very much.
Roddick's nonprofit charity foundation -- with the motto "Serving Children Today for Tomorrow" -- raises money for arranger that help children who suffered from abuse, serious illness and neglect such as Settlement Home, Habitat for Humanity, Tiger Fund, Deliver the Dream, A Glimmer of Hope, Kids In Distress, A Safe Haven for Newborns, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and others.