Elton John Opens Up About His Infamous Temper: 'My Fuse Is Very Short'

Elton John.Photo:Bruce Glikas/Getty Bruce Glikas/Getty In a cover story interview withTIMEon Wednesday, Dec. 11, the legendary singer — who was named their Icon of the Year — opens up about his infamous temper. “David can tell you that my fuse is very short, and the worst thing about my temper is that David is very rational about things, and he’ll explain,” John, 77, told the outlet. “And I’ll get even madder about it.

Elton John Says Becoming a Dad to His 2 Kids Later in Life Is 'the Greatest Thing I've Ever Done'

David Furnish (left) and Elton John (right) with sons Elijah and Zachary.Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Elton Johnis loving life as an older dad!While appearing onRadio Andyon Nov. 14 to promoteTammy Fayeon Broadway, the musician, 77, opened up about his love of being a father to his two children —sons Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11— whom he shares with husbandDavid Furnish.After hostAndy Cohenasked John about becoming a father later in life, similar to himself, the star said, “It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done.

Elton John Tears Up After Pushing Through 'Doubt' to Make New Album with Brandi Carlile: 'I Was a Nightmare'

Brandi Carlile and Elton John.Photo:Peggy Sirota Peggy Sirota Making an album together wasn’t easy forElton JohnandBrandi Carlile— but the result was worth it. On Feb. 5, the two artists announced their upcoming collaborative album,Who Believes in Angels?, and released its title track alongside a trailer documenting the creative process, which saw John, 76, grow frustrated as he pushed through “doubt” in the studio. Carlile, a longtime fan of his, felt like a perfect collaborator.

Elvira Says Her Worst Celebrity Encounter Was with Ariana Grande

Cassandra Peterson and Ariana Grande.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Elvirais recounting a disappointing experience she once had meetingAriana Grande. In a viral video circulating onYouTubeandTikTokfrom a recent event Elvira, also known as actressCassandra Peterson, took part in, the actress said one of her worst celebrity encounters happened in the past with theWickedstar. Peterson, 73 explained in the video that Grande, 31, once brought a large number of family members and friends to one of Peterson’s performances as her character Elvira, theMistress of the Dark, and declined to take a photo with Peterson after Peterson took pictures with each of her guests.

Emaciated Dog Found on 'Death's Doorstep' in Worst Condition Shelter Has Seen in 21 Years Is Now in Recovery (Exclusive)

Seamus at North Shore Animal League America.Photo:North Shore Animal League America North Shore Animal League America In January, Seamus arrived at North Shore Animal League America emaciated and covered in open woundsVeterinarians determined the 22-lb. dog was likely “abandoned and starved” before his rescueSeamus is now recovering in a foster home and has already gained 9 poundsSeamus arrived atNorth Shore Animal League Americain January in “dire condition,” but even under extreme physical stress, the dog proved he was a fighter and a lover.