Talking of old timers, Elton John will be honoured at a gala attended by US President George Bush.
Elton, Warren Beatty, composer John Williams and singer Joan Sutherland are among the entertainers due to receive accolades from the Kennedy Centre for their contribution to cultural life, in Washington on 5 Dec. Chairman of the John F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts, Stephen Schwarzman, said Elton was: "a pop music icon who also composes stunning musical film and theatre scores".
Elton John will release a new single, 'All That I'm Allowed', on 1 Nov. The track, co-written with longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, is taken from Elton's new album, 'Peachtree Road', due on 8 Nov.