Bernie Taupin

The Society Of Composers & Lyricists Reveals Nominations For The 2025 SCL Awards

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Learn more!

Jody Gerson To Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honor At The 2025 Pre-GRAMMY Gala

Accredited for her transformative leadership and impact on the music industry, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honor.

ASCAP Foundation's 2024 Holiday Auction Launches With Donations From Stephen Schwartz, Ben Platt, & More

As the most musical time of the year approaches, The ASCAP Foundation unwraps the ultimate gift list for music fans, announcing the launch of its fourth annual Holiday Auction. Among the exclusive experiences and items for bid is a signed and personalized musical 'Doodle' by Stephen Schwartz, 2 Broadway house seats for & Juliet, and more.

Elton John & Brandi Carlile Unveil New Original Song ‘Never Too Late’

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have unveiled their new original song 'Never Too Late (From The Film “Elton John: Never Too Late”)’. The collaboration between the longtime friends is an original composition written for ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’. Listen to it here!

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees For Induction

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees for induction, celebrating composers and lyricists with significant impact.

Charlie Puth Releases Holiday Track 'December 25th'; Confirms Fourth Studio Album

Charlie Puth released 'December 25th,' a nostalgic holiday song, while confirming his fourth studio album is in progress. The track was spontaneously created during his album sessions. Listen to the new song now!

Hollywood Music In Media Awards Announce 2024 Nominations

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards announced 2024 nominees, highlighting EMILIA PÉREZ with five nominations and songs by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Diane Warren. The event is set for November 20.

Bernie Taupin to Receive Hollywood Music In Media Awards Career Achievement Honor

Bernie Taupin, one of the most prolific and successful lyricists in history and storied collaborator with Sir Elton John, will receive the prestigious Outstanding Career Achievement Award during the 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) to be held on November 20, 2024 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.

Rhonda Vincent Releases New Single 'Wagon Wheel'

Multi-award-winning bluegrass artist and Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent’s new single “Wagon Wheel” from her upcoming album Destinations And Fun Places is now available. As a follow-up to Vincent’s first two singles from the record, “City Of New Orleans,” and “Please Mr. Please,” “Wagon Wheel” continues to set the pace for a themed project nearly two years in the making. Listen to the song now!

Review: High Energy Tribute to Elton John

Maine State Music Theatre’s second concert of the season is a high energy musical tribute to Sir Elton John, performed by pianist and singer Colte Julian. The adrenaline-pumping program, WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT, features a well-chosen setlist of songs spanning some sixty years of John’s colorful and complex career. These mega hits are interspersed with biographical tidbits and snippets of video as Colte and his four-piece band rock away the evening, recalling the many moods and milestones of the “Rocket Man’s” superstar career.

METTE Shares New Single 'MUSCLE'

Ivor-Novello nominated star METTE has shared her new single ‘MUSCLE’. Produced by Zhone, the single showcases METTE’s exceptional artistry and versatility. The track precedes METTE’s highly anticipated performance supporting global superstar Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium on June 21st as part of the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. Listen to the new single now!

Performers and Presenters for 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Includes Carrie Underwood, Kevin Bacon & More

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Legendary Songwriter Cindy Walker Posthumously Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.

WHITE LOTUS Composer Will Perform the Show's Theme Tune Live in London

The instantly recognisable theme tune of HBO’s hit TV series White Lotus will be performed live at the London Palladium on 20 May as part of The Other Songs Live, a celebration of songwriting and composition. 

Review: ROCKETMAN: LIVE IN CONCERT, Royal Festival Hall

“People don’t pay to see Reginald Dwight, they pay to see Elton John!” In the sea of ubiquitous biopic-by-numbers that is modern cinema, one film really stood out from the crowd. Dexter Fletcher and Lee Hall’s Rocketman is the epitome of ‘What Would Elton Do?’, as it veers from one multicoloured musical explosion to another; whereas most biographical depictions of a star’s rise to (and fall from) fame in the most straightforward and accurate fashion they can, this is unashamedly a fantasy memoir told from Elton’s nostalgic perspective. And it has finally made its way to the live arena in the UK.

Universal Music Publishing Signs Classical Music Icon Andrea Bocelli To Exclusive, Global Publishing Agreement

Universal Music Publishing Group has announced that legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement through UMPG's Classics & Screen department.

Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Celeste, and More Set For THE OTHER SONGS LIVE

The Other Songs has announced an all-star line-up of songwriters and artists to perform at The Other Songs Live including Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Gabriels, Celeste, KAMILLE and many more. In partnership with the Ivors Academy, one of the world's biggest celebrations of songwriting will take place ahead of The Ivors with Amazon Music at the London Palladium on Monday 20 May, raising money for music charities. 

Billy Porter And More To Celebrate Elton John And Bernie Taupin Receiving The Gershwin Prize In All-Star Tribute

Join the celebration as Elton John and Bernie Taupin receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize. The lineup includes performances by Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Metallica, and Billy Porter.

Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala

Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer.

Ken Burns's LEONARDO DA VINCI Documentary is Coming to PBS

The film, which explores the life and work of the 15th century artist Leonardo da Vinci, is Burns's first non-American subject. It also marks a significant change in the team's filmmaking style, which includes using split screens with images, video and sound from different periods to further contextualize Leonardo's art and scientific explorations.