Inside Elton John’s secret new album as Bernie Taupin opens up about mystery project
SIR ELTON JOHN’s hush hush new album is just weeks away from release, according to his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin.
The lyricist predicted that fans will love the record, which we revealed was being worked on three months ago.
At an event in London, Bernie said: “Elton and I have an album coming out very soon, but I daren’t say anything about it because I’m under strict orders to keep schtum.
“It’s all done and recorded.
“I think it’s quite brilliant and quite contemporary and it will certainly surprise a lot of people and excite a lot of people and hopefully be successful.”
Insiders told us in February how Elton, who has had eight UK No1 albums, was keen to get the record out the door this summer.
And if Bernie’s on the money, it’ll be just around the corner now.
Yes she Kam
KAMILLE is hoping to empower her fans for the summer with her Noughties-inspired single Headlines.
She said it is a playful homage to her career, having written tunes for Little Mix and Kylie Minogue before finding the courage to sing her own songs.
Kamille said: “I hope it makes you feel so good about yourself, because it’s time for us to be the headline.”
J-Lone at film launch
JENNIFER Lopez kept calm and carried on at the premiere of her Netflix movie – on her own.
Hubby Ben Affleck is usually right by her side but he was nowhere to be seen on Monday amid swirling rumours that their marriage is crumbling.
But she kept her head held high, and her wedding ring firmly on, on the red carpet in Hollywood to unveil Atlas.
She had earlier been on TV and spoke about bringing her teenage twins on her upcoming singing tour.
J-Lo admitted it is “awkward” for them to watch her “sexy” stage shows, prompting host Jimmy Kimmel to ask: “You don’t do sexy things at home?”
Jen replied: “Sometimes, but they don’t know about that.”
Hood’s that girl
NICOLA Coughlan looked like she was ready to swap period drama Bridgerton for fairytale Little Red Riding Hood in this quirky outfit.
The Irish actress is back as Penelope Featherington in the third series of the Netflix hit and she wore this hooded outfit with huge golden arm ornaments as she promoted the show in Brazil.
And she has just been announced as the lead actress in a far more gritty production.
It was revealed yesterday that she will star in movie thriller Love And War, about a woman who travels to Syria to find her abducted daughter.
It is based on the true story of Irish mother Louise Monaghan, who did just that in 2011.
Something tells me her outfits will be a bit less grandiose for that one.
Zayn’s sweet on Haribo
FORMER One Direction star Zayn Malik completed his first ever solo show last week – albeit only six songs.
But it was a sweet moment nonetheless, as I’m told his rider is simply chocolates and bags of Haribo Tangfastics and Starmix.
And it is the same in the studio for the Pillowtalk singer.
A man after my own heart.
My source said: “Zayn has a sweet tooth so likes to make sure the studio is well stocked with his favourite snacks.
“His rider is nearly always the same – sweets and chocolate. In particular, he’s a fan of Haribo.”
Zayn is set to return to the charts on Friday with his fourth album Room Under The Stairs, which was at No2 in the midweek update.
Given his last album, ironically titled Nobody Is Listening, peaked at No17, that is a stellar return to form.
Bonnie show on the rocks
CATHERINE TYLDESLEY’s production of Bonnie & Clyde has been scrapped after it failed to shift enough tickets.
The ex-Coronation Street actress had been touring the UK in the theatre production since February.
The producers said: “It is no longer financially viable to continue with the tour.”
Muse’s Matt dad again
CONGRATULATIONS to Muse frontman Matt Bellamy who has become a dad for a third time.
Matt and his model wife Elle Evans told on Instagram that she had their second child together earlier this month and revealed the sweet meaning behind their son’s name – George Julien-Wade Bellamy.
Elle, who wed the Plug In Baby singer in 2019, wrote: “The most special blessing born on Mother’s Day & what would’ve been my late Mother’s 60th birthday.
“Named after Matt’s Dad George, my Mom Julie, and my cowboy dad Billy Wade Evans.
“He arrived healthy, happy, and handsome as ever!!! We are obsessed & basking in newborn heavenly bliss.”
Harry Spotter
UNSHAVEN Daniel Radcliffe looks light years away from his days as Harry Potter.
The actor was spotted in New York on Monday dressed in this smart blue suit and white shirt.
The former boy wizard has spent a long spell performing in a critically acclaimed production of American musical Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway.
Eminem's daughter do
THERE was an all -star guestlist as Eminem’s daughter got married.
The rapper’s pals 50 Cent and Dr Dre saw Hailie Jade Scott tie the knot with Evan McClintock at the weekend and she had a special dance with her dad.
She wrote online: “We couldn’t have asked for a better, more beautiful weekend celebration.”
Bet there was no Grease megamix though.
Gazza has a dig at Noel
NOEL Gallagher has started another war of words, this time with Spurs footie legend Paul Gascoigne.
Commenting on Manchester City and England star Phil Foden, Noel said: “Five years from now, Phil Foden will be three times the player Gascoigne was.”
And the footage was seen by Paul – who responded in a very Gazza-like way.
Posting a video online, Paul said: “Noel, get a grip, you want to roll with it.
“Foden, unbelievable player but not a Gazza.
“Don’t put the lad under pressure.”
Cuttingly, Paul added: “Anyway, Liam Gallagher is twice the singer you will ever be. Get a grip.”
Ouch.
I look forward to Noel’s response.
This one could run and run.