Elton John is scheduled to make a major announcement during a special event this afternoon, causing many to speculate that the performer could be ready to retire.
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The announcement will take place at 12:30 p.m. EST a YouTube livestream, and a teaser clip opens with the phrase “I’ve finally decided where my future lies” � a line from John’s iconic song “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”
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UK tabloid The Mirror is reporting that John will announce a final world tour, followed by his retirement.
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John is currently performing a Las Vegas residency dubbed The Million Dollar Piano, which is slated to end this May after six years. Last year, the singer was forced to cancel a number shows after contracting a “potentially deadly” infection.
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Nevertheless, John still has a number upcoming projects on the horizon. He is currently involved in a Broadway musical version The Devil Wears Prada, and is also involved with the live action Lion King film and the animated film Sherlock Gnomes.
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John will also perform a duet at the Grammy Awards alongside Miley Cyrus this Sunday (January 28).
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Prior to today’s announcement, a tech stunt took place at Kings Cross Station in London, allowing fans to sit at a grand piano and tickle the ivories beside an “augmented reality” version the performer.
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For a closer look at the virtual John and further clues as to what the announcement may reveal, watch the video teaser below.
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