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The BBC will screen a full Elton John live show later this month, exclusively on iPlayer. John's performance was recorded in June at the Eden Project in Cornwall, as part of the long-running Eden Sessions programme.

Elton criticises Russia’s anti-gay laws at Moscow show

Sir Elton John interrupted a performance in Moscow on Friday night to condemn Russia’s anti-gay laws as “inhumane”. The singer went ahead with a series of concerts in the country despite calls by anti-gay groups for him to be banned. Whist saying he loved coming to Russia and loved its people, he said “So I am deeply saddened and shocked over the current legislation that is now in place against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community here in Russia. In my opinion, it is inhumane and it is isolating.” Sir Elton dedicated the concert at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow to Vladislav Tornovoi, a 23-year-old man who was tortured and murdered in the southern city of Volgograd in a homophobic attack in May.

Anti-gay protests in Malaysia target Elton

Islamic extremists in Malaysia have taken to the streets to protest against a concert by Elton John will "drag Muslims into vice". and will promote "immoral" and hedonistic values. The protests came two days after Sir Elton's show in Kuala Lumper at the 6,000 capacity Arena of The Stars which the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party failed to have cancelled.  Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and punishable by up to 20 years in prison. A Lady Gaga concert in the country was cancelled last year after protests.  In Russia, the Duma is examining extending a ban on 'homosexual propaganda' already in place in nine regions including St Petersburg to a nationwide reach. The legislation is apparently needed to protect minors.

Elton to headline Peace One Day

Elton John will be headlining the Peace One Day concert, the final event of the London 2012 Festival and forming the biggest concert Elton will play this year. The event is scheduled for the 21st September, Peace Day and tickets go on sale on Monday 18th June for the Wembley Arena show featuring a headline performance by Elton John & his band. Further artists will be announced over the coming weeks and there will be a contribution at the concert from Peace One Day ambassador Jude law and Peace One Day founder and filmmaker Jeremy Gilley. The event promotes the annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence.

Elon launches new management stable

Elton John has announced details of the Rocket Music Entertainment Group - set up by the singer songwriter after parting ways with Twenty-First Artists, the management. Artistes managed by the group will include Elton himself and James Blunt, Lilly Allen, Just Jack, Dirty Vegas, Pnau and Marina & The Diamonds. The new management team includes Frank Presland as Chairman, Todd Interland as CEO, John Barbis as Chairman North America, Mike Tierney as GM, and Will Ashurst as COO.