From one English queen on the red carpet, Helen Mirren, to one old queen at his very own after Oscars party. Elton John, now 60, and boyfriend David Furnish, took over the opulent post normally held by Vanity Fair, as they stood down this year, leaving the veteran song writer and piano player to be the centre of attention at his 16th annual viewing dinner and after-party benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

After greeting each table, the ever flamboyant Elton, who wore an ornate Yohji Yamamoto black suit, silver tie, and black-framed eyeglasses, pointed at the crowd read more ....

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But they are going head to head in one of the most powerful musical duets in recent times. The venue? The annual John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party this Sunday.

The musical powerhouse couple will join together on stage for a duet in an effort to raise awareness for the vital funds required for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Over the years, since 2003, Elton’s annual pre Oscar party has raised more than $15 million and Mary’s efforts date back to 2000, when she worked with MAC Cosmetics on its Viva Glam fundraising campaign.

This is not the first read more ....

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