Elton John is inviting fans to virtually attend his annual Academy Awards bash.
The I’m Still Standing star has been hosting his Oscars viewing parties since 1992 and, amid the pandemic, Elton has opened up the experience to everyone for the first time.
Celebrating Sunday’s (April 25) ceremony, Elton will host a pre-show special on Tik Tok, which he and husband David Furnish teased in a tongue-in-cheek clip.
Posing in a dressing gown and slippers while asking people if they were bored of lockdown, the Tiny Dancer singer then clicked his fingers and was suddenly dressed in an elaborate floral suit as he invited his followers along to the virtual viewing.
The event will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and is set to include a stripped back performance from pop star Dua Lipa.
“This year, we are bringing our Oscar Party into people’s homes for the first time virtually for an unforgettable evening with David, myself, our dear friend Neil Patrick Harris and the incredible Dua Lipa plus many fabulous surprise names.
“Now more than ever, we need to ensure that one pandemic does not override another, and we cannot forget the 38 million people living with HIV globally who need our care, love and support so we hope everyone joins us for this special one of a kind Oscar Pre-Party.'”
Other guest stars have yet to be announced.
More information on the event, the proceeds of which will support Elton’s AIDS Foundation, and tickets are available here.
Elton is set to return to the stage in September 2021 for the rescheduled European leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which was postponed amid the pandemic.
The jaunt wraps in December, with a North American leg planned for 2022 and more shows in Oceania scheduled for 2023.
According to co-writer Bernie Taupin, he’s also working on new music, although a release date for the project has yet to be confirmed.
Elton will recommence his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Fall 2021, with dates expected to run through 2023 – more info and tickets here.
