Elton to play New Year's spectacular

Elton John is to perform a massive New Year's Eve celebration concert in London.

The Rocket Man will belt out an array of his classic hits in front of 17,000 fans at the city's O2 Arena, formerly the Millenium Dome.

Celebrity photographer David LaChapelle will produce the concert, which comes a year after Take That staged a similar event at the venue.

The 'Candle in the Wind' hitmaker said: "I can't wait to spend New Year's Eve with 17,000 of my biggest fans."