Elton John 'to appear on Eminem album'

Elton John will make a guest appearance on rap icon Eminem's comeback album, according to music industry gossip.

The pair dueted at the Grammy Awards back in 2001, at a time when Eminem was attempting to distance himself from allegations of homophobia.

And insiders claim they have reunited to record a track on 'Relapse', the rapper's first new album in five years.

Rumours began to circulate in Eminem's native Detroit, Michigan last October, when John visited the city at the same time the rapper was in the recording studio.

And as the release of 'Relapse' approaches, fans are expecting a surprise collaboration.

A source tells the Independent: "No one realised the significance, though the Detroit Free Press did mention that Elton had been in town. Elton really gets his music. Anything they produce will be total dope: some of Em's biggest records have been collaborations with mainstream pop stars - Dido on 'Stan', for example - and they really don't come much bigger, or more mainstream, than Elton John."

'Relapse' is due for release later this year.