Elton fan pays $220,000 for serenade

A generous fan of British singer Elton John paid $220,000 (€163,493) on Thursday to be serenaded by the star.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2007 - 14:22

A generous fan of British singer Elton John paid $220,000 (€163,493) on Thursday to be serenaded by the star.

The star-studded karaoke benefit in London saw the Rocket Man cover Elvis Presley classic Are You Lonesome Tonight? In aid of the Hoping Foundation, a charity which supports children in Palestine.

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