The music legend and co-writer Bernie Taupin scooped the Best Original Song for I’m Gonna Love Me Again from Rocketman.
He previously won in 1995 for Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King. Picking up his second Academy Award, he said: “To my beautiful boys who are watching this in Sydney, how much do I love you? Daddy loves you.”
He and husband David Furnish are parents to Elijah, seven, and Zachary, nine.
He later attended his own Elton John AIDS Foundation party, which raised more than £6.4million, and told how he had FaceTimed his children.
Elton, 72, said: “I just wanted to say that because I am so moved, so overwhelmed, this means so much. I actually have two Oscars now, one each for my boys.”
Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse were seen enjoying a 3.30am nightcap during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Married actor Kelvin, 36, was spotted walking into the Sanctum Soho Hotel in London on Friday alongside his glamorous former Strictly Come Dancing partner, 29 – hours before his wife of five-years unfollowed him on Instagram amid claims she 'felt like a fool'.
Kelvin was seen with his arm around Oti's waist as they waited to be let into the hotel, following the evening out with the rest of their Strictly Live Tour co-stars.
There is nothing to suggest that anything untoward was going on between the pair as they enjoyed celebratory end-of-tour drinks.
However, a source told The Mirror that Kelvin's wife Liz was left 'feeling like a fool' after the pictures emerged.
They claimed: 'It all got a bit too much when she saw the pictures. She has been at home looking after the kids while he has been away on tour having a good time.
'She got upset and angry and unfollowed him. She feels a bit silly now but to be honest he shouldn’t have put her in that situation where she had all her friends ringing her yesterday morning asking if she was OK. She hated being put in that position and felt like a fool.'
They went on to say that the star is now home and suggested that Liz's reaction would've been 'exactly the same' had Kelvin been out with 'Johannes Radebe and fellow professional Graziano di Prima.'
The comments came after a source exclusively told MailOnline that Kelvin's wife and the mother of his children Liz Marsland unfriended him on the social network after learning of his late night rendezvous with the Strictly cast.
Liz, who has been at home with the couple's children Marnie, three, and Milo, one, while Kelvin performed on the Strictly tour, was upset after seeing pictures of the soap actor still out drinking at gone 3am.
Phillip Schofield returned to This Morning today after shocking the nation with his announcement on Friday that he is gay.
The presenter, 57, returned to the daily ITV programme today and was spotted still proudly wearing his wedding ring as he joined his co-star and friend Holly Willoughby.
Phillip bravely returned to work for the first time since coming out as gay on Friday where he joined Holly for an emotional interview on the sofa before sharing a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
As he returned to his day job today, eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Phillip was still wearing his wedding ring after it was revealed he is still living with his wife Steph Lowe.
Having been married to wife Stephanie for 27 years and having two daughters together, Phil used his official statement on Friday to thank his wife for supporting him.
Phillip's return on Monday morning with his wedding ring comes after recent reports suggested he spent the weekend having heart-to-hearts with his wife, with the pair continuing to live together, in Henley, Oxon.
A source said: “It’s somewhat unconventional but they are still living together and very much a united front. Of course it’s been terribly hard but they are trying to work through their problems together.
Dwayne Johnson's 18-year-old daughter Simone Johnson is on her way to making wrestling history by starting her training with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Johnson, the daughter of Johnson and his first wife and current business partner Dany Garcia, started training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, according to the WWE.
While she still has a long way to go before becoming a full-fledged WWE Superstar, she will become the WWE's first fourth-generation Superstar.
Johnson's great grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia and grandfather, Rocky Johnson, are both WWE Hall of Famers and her father Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is still one of the most iconic modern-day wrestlers.
'It means the world to me,' Simone said in a statement. 'To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle, but to carry on that legacy.'
'Simone Johnson's unbridled passion and incredible drive has earned her a coveted spot training with the elite athletes from around the world at the WWE Performance Center,' said Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative.
Not only does Simone now have an opportunity to cultivate and display her passion for WWE within the Performance Center, but she'll carry on the tradition of her incredible family lineage while creating her own impact as WWE's first fourth generation Superstar,' Levesque added.
Simone also announced the news in a tweet, along with a photo of her from the WWE Performance Center.
'For the little girl who fell in love with wrestling & was determined to make this dream a reality - this is for you. I'm beyond thankful for this opportunity & ready to get after it. Let's do this,' she said.
It appears that the passion that seized Mr Chike Eze and his bride Rachael when they said ‘I do’ has since died, replaced by strife and bitterness.
On Monday, 55-year-old Eze prayed a Customary Court in Igando, Lagos to dissolve his marriage to Rachael, saying such a dissolution will “to save him from committing murder’’.
The petitioner alleged that Rachael had become a thorn in his flesh for two years.
“She is pushing me to the wall,” Eze told the court. “If I should retaliate, I will kill her.
“I don’t want to kill her, so that I will not be charged to court for murder. The best option is for the court to end our marriage so that we can go our separate ways.
“She always hits me with dangerous weapons which inflict wounds on me.
“Rachael fights and rains curses on me every day. She once deflated my car tyres and tore my clothes to pieces on several occasions.
“The last time, she picked up a standing mirror and threw it at me.
“The mirror landed on me and caused severe injuries on my leg. I have several scars on my body as a result of her assault on me,’’ he said.
He presented pictures of the injuries and scars to the court as evidences.
He said that his wife went out on various occasions without his consent and whenever he queried her, she would say that she owned her body and could do anything with it.
Rachael denied all the allegations. She accused her husband of infidelity.
A graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Motunrayo Rafiu, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Kabba area of Kogi State, has been released.
Rafiu was released on Sunday after the family reportedly paid a ransom of N1m.
The victim was said to have spent five days in the kidnappers’ den.
“She was released on Sunday evening after we paid N1m to them,” a family member said.
The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, Williams Aya, however, said the victim was rescued along with three others.
He said, “All the victims were released yesterday (Sunday) by the abductors. Since the incident happened, our men had been trailing the kidnappers. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Police Mobile Force and Counter-Terrorism Unit were deployed to comb the bush and as of yesterday morning (Sunday) they were still there.
“A man was rescued before the other ones were released when the pressure was much on them. I am not aware of any payment of ransom and no suspect has been arrested. We are still on their trail.”
Legendary Brazil forward Pele is reluctant to leave his house because he cannot walk unaided, his son has said. The three-time World Cup winner, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was taken to hospital with a urinary infection last year.
Pele, 79, has had problems with his hip for some time and now needs a frame to walk, with many of his recent public appearances in a wheelchair.
"He is very sheepish, reclusive," his son Edinho told TV Globo.
Pele scored a world record total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during his 21-year career, including 77 goals in 91 appearances for Brazil.
His health has been a concern in recent years and he had prostate surgery in 2015 after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in six months.
Jeremy Kyle has become a dad to a baby boy after his fiancée Vicky Burton gave birth. The TV host's partner, 38, was spotted pushing their newborn in a pram near their home in Windsor over the weekend.
She gave birth last month, according to The Sun, and Jezza, 54, is over the moon.
A source told the paper: "This is wonderful news for both of them. Of course it has been an extremely tough time, but it’s lovely to have something to celebrate together.
“They’re very much united and hoping to move forwards with their new son and the rest of their family.”
The couple have been together since Jeremy split from his second wife Carla Germaine, 45.
The baby is his fifth child as he is also dad to Alice, 16, Ava, 14 amd Henry, 10, with Carla and Harriet, 29, with his first wife Kirsty Rowley.
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has ordered the immediate suspension of the Vice-Chancellor of Kogi State University, Ayangba and the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.
The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, who confirmed this in Lokoja on Monday, said that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Abdulkadir and the Rector, Dr Muhammed Atureta, were suspended for insubordination.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the suspension of the duo was due to their non-compliance with the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy of the state government. Fanwo said that the Chief Medical Director of the State Specialist Hospital, Dr Ahmed Attah, had, on Feb. 7, also been suspended for a similar infraction. “The governor was irked by their failure to comply with the new financial directive,” the commissioner said.
Paris Jackson’s brave decision to ditch the stilettos for a much comfier barefoot option proved a risky choice after she attended Vanity Fair’s Oscar after party on 9 February.
The stunning 21-year-old confidently left the venue with her heels in her hand and strided across the Los Angeles sidewalk in her feather gown. She hoisted her pretty gown off the floor as she made her exit from the show, showing off her bare toes underneath.
Although she appeared in high spirits after the exciting event, disaster struck the barefoot beauty shortly after.
“After years of going to events barefoot I FINALLY stepped on glass,” she shared with her 3.5 million Instagram followers alongside a bloody snap of the bottom of her foot.
She wrote the caption alongside the hashtag #chic.
Adele has lost a rumoured seven stone and looks like a completely new person. And the Someone Like You singer, 31, flaunted her weight loss as she attended Jay Z and Beyonce's lavish Oscars after-party on Sunday night.
She looked incredible in a glittery leopard print dress that clung to her trimmed down figure as she partied the night away at the bash, which was held at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
Her blonde locks were worn in retro-style victory rolls and she sported heavy black eyeliner as she posed for pictures.
The mum-of-one tied the look together with a pair of large hoop earrings.
She joined several famous faces at the party, including Reese Witherspoon, the Kardashians, Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba.
Adele reportedly lost weight by following the 1,000 calorie a day Sirtfood diet, which means she ate foods high in sirtuin activators that can regulate your metabolism like green juice, strawberries, tumeric, olive oil and red onion.
Prince William and Kate's hectic schedule since the 'abdication' of Prince Harry and Meghan has brought them closer together - signified by public shows of affection, it has been claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's eight-year marriage has been afforded a boost as they fulfill a crowded diary of events, meaning they are "closer together" than ever, reports Us Weekly.
The parents-of-three are said to be "busier than ever" in the wake of the Sussexes' move to Canada after stepping down as senior royals in January, and were spotted looking loved up in South Wales.
Wills and Kate looked particularly close during a visit to Mumbles last week, despite how much busier they are having moved very much centre stage among the royals.
Speaking to the American magazine, the source said: "The Cambridges are busier than ever since Harry and Meghan left the UK.
"You’d think their hectic schedule would put strain on the marriage, but it’s actually brought them closer together.
"Working as a team and supporting each other is essential at a time like this, and that’s exactly what they’re doing."
Harry, Meghan and baby Archie are currently staying at a rented mansion on Vancouver Island but are expected to move to the US after they officially step down as royals in the spring.
They will stop using their HRH titles but will be allowed to maintain their private patronages and associations.
Kobe Bryant's devastated widow Vanessa has shared a heartbreaking Instagram post saying her 'brain refuses to accept' that her husband and daughter Gianna are gone.
NBA legend Kobe, 41, died along with 13-year-old Gianna - known as Gigi - and seven other people when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in Calabasas, California last month.
And Vanessa, who was married to La Lakers icon Kobe for 19 years, says she is determined to stay strong for the couple's other three daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri.
Alongside a video of Kobe coaching Gigi and her basketball teammates, Vanessa wrote: "I’ve been reluctant to put my feelings into words.
"My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I can’t process both at the same time.
"It’s like I’m trying to process Kobe being gone but my body refuses to accept my Gigi will never come back to me.
"It feels wrong. Why should I be able to wake up another day when my baby girl isn’t being able to have that opportunity?!
"I’m so mad. She had so much life to live. Then I realize I need to be strong and be here for my 3 daughters.
"Mad I’m not with Kobe and Gigi but thankful I’m here with Natalia, Bianka and Capri."
Kobe and Gigi were travelling to a basketball tournament on January 26 when the helicopter they were in crashed in foggy conditions.
All nine people on board the aircraft died, including Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, 56, his wife Keri, their daughter Alyssa and Harbor Day School assistant coach Christina Mauser.
Another young player, Payton Chester, was also killed along with her mother Sarah Chester, and pilot Ara Zobayan.
Vanessa, 37, added she was praying for all the victims of the devastating tragedy.
She said: "I know what I’m feeling is normal. It’s part of the grieving process.
"I just wanted to share in case there’s anyone out there that’s experienced a loss like this.
"God I wish they were here and this nightmare would be over. Praying for all of the victims of this horrible tragedy. Please continue to pray for all."
An excited bride-to-be posted a photo of her engagement ring after saying yes to the big question - but others were distracted by its fit and the state of her nails.
Having shared a photo of the constellation-inspired ring on social media, it wasn't long before it was posted to the 'You Said Yes But Your Finger Said No' Facebook page where it became the subject of some cruel comments.
While those in the group were initially preoccupied with its snug fit, with some suggesting it needed an alteration, others then turned their attention to the state of her nails, as reported by The Sun.
The image shows a ring with nine small stones in a scattered pattern on a thin band.
One of the group's 25,000 strong members commented: "She should get it resized though if she can. I feel bad for her fingers. But the nails are giving me anxiety."
A second said: "OMG clean your nails. So many germs. I'm gagging."
Another wrote: "Why don't people feel ashamed of their dirty nails??"
Considering the state of our nails are often a lot worse, we are in absolutely no place to judge. As long as she is happy with the ring, that's all that should matter.
The Queen's "favourite" grandson has separated from his wife, according to reports Peter Phillips has ended his relationship with Autumn after 12 years of marriage, it's claimed.
It is believed the news has "devastated" The Queen. A source said: “Peter is absolutely devastated by this and just didn’t see it coming.
“He thought he was happily married and had the perfect family with two lovely daughters. But he is now in total shock."
Peter, 42, has two children with Autumn, 41, after having wed in 2008.
But the source told The Sun: “Autumn is a wonderful wife and mother and a very intelligent woman but she’s been telling her friends for some time that there were issues.
“She is a favourite of the Queen and I’m sure Her Majesty will be very upset by this as well.
“It’s the last thing she needs after all her recent troubles and you get the feeling that the royal family is falling apart a little bit.”
The Anambra State Police Command on Monday said it had rescued a 14-year-old girl allegedly kidnapped in Onitsha, Anambra State, about a month ago.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, said three suspects, including a female, were arrested in connection with the abduction.
He noted that the victim was held hostage for 27 days and allegedly r.a.p.e.d by the suspects.
Mohammed said the teenager was rescued by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad from a hideout in Ogidi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
He added that the suspects were also arrested.
He identified them as Onyemechi Aniobi (23), Elochukwu Okudo (25) and Pauline Elechi (24).
Mohammed said, “The suspects kidnapped the 14-year-old girl in Onitsha and took her to an undisclosed location.
“Consequently, the syndicate contacted the victim’s mother through SMS and demanded N10m as ransom, which was later reduced after much pleading by the mother.
“The suspects equally sent a bank account number bearing one John Blessing to the victim’s parent to deposit the ransom.
“Meanwhile, the victim, who was held hostage for 27 days and allegedly r.a.p.e.d several times by the suspects, was rescued by the police and taken to hospital for medical examination.”
The spokesman said the suspects would be prosecuted at the end of investigations.
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, yesterday, disclosed that the proposed bill that would give legal backing to the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun will be signed into law on Friday, February 14 by the six south west state governors.
Fayemi, who made this disclosure in his office in Ado-Ekiti at the official presentation of the draft bill by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Wale Fapohunda noted that the South West Houses of Assembly had promised to give the bill accelerated passage.
This came as the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN confirmed that recruitment of personnel was on-going in some states of the zone. It was also gathered that speakers of various Houses of Assembly have assured that they would expedite actions on legislation that would give more credibility to the outfit.
Governor Fayemi said the draft bill will be subjected to extensive debate and discussion during the State’s Executive Council meeting tomorrow for immediate transmission to the House of Assembly.
Fayemi explained that the creation of Amotekun was meant to protect every law-abiding resident in the region regardless of their tribe and ethnicity, debunking the insinuations that it was targeted at Fulani herdsmen.
Raphael Coleman, the former child star known for playing one of Emma Thompson’s troublesome charges in the 2005 film Nanny McPhee, has died at 25.
Coleman, who transitioned from his youthful career as an actor into environmental activism, died suddenly on Friday after collapsing during a run. His mother and stepfather confirmed the news on social media.
“Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox,” his mother, Liz Jensen, wrote on Twitter. “He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder. Let’s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy.”
Oscars viewers were left scratching their heads when Blac Chyna walked the red carpet with some of the biggest names in showbiz.
But the reality TV star, who is best known for dating Rob Kardashian, has finally explained how she got a ticket to last night's ceremony — as a plus one.
Chyna, whose real name is Angela Renée White, took to Instagram to share a video of herself in the back of a car on the way to the Oscars with sound engineer, Christopher Trujillo.
The clip showed the 31-year-old pulling a series of poses and cuddling up to Christopher as Chris Brown's Beautiful People played in the background.
She captioned the video: "Headed to the Oscars with my Award winning engineer @titojustmusic."
Christopher has worked with the likes of Ariana Grande(2016), Mariah Carey (2015) and Fifth Harmony (2015).
But it's unclear how he got a ticket to the Oscars as his last known credit was as the producer of Str8 Kash's track, Like The Devil, in 2017.
Chyna had one of the more interesting looks of the night in a flesh-flashing black gown.
Her frock was slashed to the navel and had a daring thigh slit, which almost saw her have an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.
