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Post by SuzieQ on Jan 10, 2009 21:58:36 GMT -5
Elton, May Host For Yusuf / Cat StevensFrom the unofficial global home of Elton John.. This February 17, the Women's Image Network Awards will be held at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.
Sir Elton has been invited but has not yet confirmed his attendance.
Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) is the evening's musical guest and Sir Elton has been approached for posible hosting duties.
This year's Living Legend Honoree is Cloris Leachman.
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Post by downunder72 on Jan 11, 2009 5:06:25 GMT -5
That's (hot) news SUE!!!  An other cross Atlantic trip. Does that mean YI has officially accepted his invitation? If he does, it will prove he really does not have a problem being in the company of women. Can you imagine Sir Elton calling YI to the stage to perform a number. He sort of owes him one. If I remember correctly, he missed out performing on one occasion due to Sir Elton.  Well we will have to wait and see. Thanks SuzieQ..  |
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Post by downunder72 on Jan 11, 2009 5:59:03 GMT -5
www.winawards.com/2008PressRelease1222.pdfSue's post lead me to this link and you can see Sheryl Crow will also be a music guest. Maybe a duet? A song from his not released as yet album? Can't wait. It gets better and better.  Sorry haven't worked out yet how to post a link 
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Post by Chris on Jan 11, 2009 10:54:53 GMT -5
www.winawards.com/2008PressRelease1222.pdfSue's post lead me to this link and you can see Sheryl Crow will also be a music guest. Maybe a duo? A song from his not released as yet album? Can't wait. It gets better and better. Sorry haven't worked out yet how to post a link Vicki, your link is a PDF file, so it won't work as a URL. I guess the best bet is to copy and paste the link into ones browser. |
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Post by JaneB on Jan 11, 2009 13:47:24 GMT -5
I copied this from the PDF that Vicki referenced:
"The 2008 Invited Musical Guests are Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, Sheryl Crow and Elton John while Chris Isaak and Margaret Cho have been tapped to host. (Subject to change)."
Sounds like it is all undetermined at this point, unless Yusuf and the others have actually accepted the invitations.
Let's keep hoping!
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Post by Corey on Jan 11, 2009 18:59:20 GMT -5
I have the full press release and other info right here. |
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Post by catty on Jan 11, 2009 19:12:23 GMT -5
that would be interesting to see and if its confirmed.
it will be sad to see - some of parts of the muslim community. will be politicking about that - at the expense of this good mans reputation.
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Post by suncatcher on Jan 11, 2009 20:37:06 GMT -5
I have the full press release and other info right here. Thank you, Corey. Great info. ~Sun~ |
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Post by suncatcher on Jan 11, 2009 20:38:05 GMT -5
And thank you, Sue, for the heads-up. ~Sun~ |
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Post by suncatcher on Jan 11, 2009 20:38:32 GMT -5
I wonder what Yusuf will sing.
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Post by paulo on Jan 11, 2009 23:38:30 GMT -5
Elton definitely owes Yusuf. I remember reading about how Yusuf had written "In the End" specifically for the Live Aid concert held in 1985. Read this quote from Yusuf's website:
"At the massive Live Aid charity concert at Wembley Stadium, Yusuf arrives and offers to perform – a capella – a new song written for the occasion, “The End.” The promoters allow Elton John to overrun, leaving no time for Yusuf. Having turned his back on the music business, Yusuf comes to understand that the business has also turned its back on him."
I'd very much look forward to seeing Elton John make up for it. Wow wouldn't a duet with Sheryl Crow just be amazing?
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Post by downunder72 on Jan 12, 2009 8:30:12 GMT -5
Reading the press release, I think Sir Elton has been invited as a music guest and not as a host. I hope YI not left till last again.
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Post by paulo on Jan 12, 2009 8:32:04 GMT -5
I should hope not lol
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Post by flemmishfangent on Jan 13, 2009 14:19:50 GMT -5
Amazing hope i can see it thanks Sue
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Post by margiaustralia1 on Jan 13, 2009 19:31:14 GMT -5
What great news. I really think that Yusuf is becoming big on everyone's menu again. Move over Elton
Peace
Margi
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Post by downunder72 on Jan 14, 2009 10:04:37 GMT -5
Yeh, "Roll over Beethoven, don't step on my brown suede boots" ;D Aren't we being meannies. ;D God forgive me. |
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Post by downunder72 on Feb 16, 2009 15:53:18 GMT -5
Hi everyone. It seems very quiet around here lately.  It must be the affects of this very cold winter or very hot summer. Sadly things have not been looking up for many, and I don't think it's only the weather. I was just wondering if anyone knows, did YI accept his invitation to the WIN Awards tomorrow.  Yesterday was the Theatregoers' Choice Awards previewing the Moonshadow Musical, he must have been there. Well if he was, I can't see him having the time and energy to attend the WIN Awards in L.A., but if he does go, I will take my hat off to him. Have checked the REDROOM, but nothing has been posted in his diary. But they are usually late posting events in his diary. |
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Post by downunder72 on Feb 17, 2009 8:09:57 GMT -5
Maybe I spoke too soon. Today someone over there on Yusuf's new site just informed us Yusuf was in L.A. last week. Still we do not know if he accepted the invitation to the WIN awards in L.A.
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An other cross Atlantic trip.
It must be the affects of this very cold winter or very hot summer. Sadly things have not been looking up for many, and I don't think it's only the weather. 
Yesterday was the Theatregoers' Choice Awards previewing the Moonshadow Musical, he must have been there.