Elton John to launch competition to make videos for his ’70s hits
Elton John to launch competition to make videos for his ’70s hits
NEW YORK
Elton John is giving filmmakers a chance to create music videos for his 1970s hits that were released before music videos were popular.
The English singer announced Monday, in celebration of his 50th anniversary with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, that he’s launching a competition with YouTube for aspiring video creators to make music videos for “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Bennie and the Jets.”
Entries for “Elton John: The Cut” open Jan. 9. The competition closes Jan. 23 and creators must be at least 16.
John, Taupin, a panel of YouTube creators and industry players will pick three winners, and music videos will premiere next summer. Winners will also receive $10,000 from YouTube. Pulse Films will help the filmmakers with production.
Letterman helps out Habitat for Humanity
NEW ORLEANS
Retired “Late Show” host David Letterman went to New Orleans to help build a house for someone needing a boost.
Volunteer Kate O’Leary sent WWL-TV a selfie of herself and the heavily bearded Letterman in front of a house being built by the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity.
O’Leary said, “He likes to help out with projects like that, and keep it on the down low.”
Associated Press