The music legend won an Emmy this month
by Mey Rude for OUT –
Elton John has just made awards season history!
At the 75th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday night, legendary singer-songwriter Elton John became pop culture history’s latest EGOT winner!
John won an Emmy as an Executive Producer/Performer for his live concert special Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium in the category Outstanding Variety Special (Live), meaning that after sixty years in show business, he is in the EGOT club.
Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium beat The Oscars, The Tonys, Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.
John was not there to accept the award, and other producers of the special accepted the award for him.
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