June 17, 2010

Here in the twilight zone... what if Elton John and Rush Limbaugh threw a wedding?



I have read a lot of online press and buzz last week over Elton John and Rush Limbaugh, two names you would not naturally put together; right wing ringleader Rush and colourful gay activist Elton teaming up for...?

Well they teamed up, so to speak, for Rush's fourth wedding, where Elton was hired as the entertainment, for an alleged cool million bucks.

The controversy is, should out gay man Elton John have taken a gig where he performed for one of the de facto leaders of the right-wing anti-gay social movement?

While Elton hasn't commented, his partner David Furnish is quoted on cnn.com as saying that Elton wants to bring the world together, build bridges, blah, blah, blah. Oh really? Or is it for the money, or the media controversy and attention? Let's face it, this is the most we have talked about Elton in quite awhile.

John famously performed with gay-baiter Eminem at the Grammys, probably for virtually no money, and allegedly just turned down $30 million to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol, so probably not just for the cash. So maybe he earns some integrity points there?

The wedding was performed by pastor Ken Hutcherson, a former NFL player who is rabidly anti-gay. Why be involved at all? Goodbye integrity points.

My first reaction to this one was: ewww... gross. On second thought (I am a Gemini), maybe is a good thing --- he took a million bucks from Limbaugh's pocket, got people talking at the wedding and beyond, and hey maybe he will give the million doll hairs to a great equality cause?

Elton John is uncharacteristically quiet on this one, here is to hoping he steps up and gives the moolah to a great cause. Let's wait and see...

14 comments:

Diandra said...

Maybe he just needed the money?

Vodka Logic said...

Would be cool if he donated it to a gay rights group.

The only other thing I have heard about Elton is he wants to adopt a boy.

And please as someone who adopts some (not all) the right wing views, Rush is NOT my ringleader

Ray's Cowboy said...

would you love to have that much money on either end. Being someone like Rush to pay for the kind of entertainment. Or Elton to turn that much down?
Ray

Rusty Hoe said...

It just feels wrong. You can try and think of reasons why it may be okay but it still feels dirty however you look at it. Really the only good thing would be if the money went to support a gay charity, but still you'd think he'd feel like he needed to bathe for a week to get rid of all that ickiness. Is any money worth that?

Mrsblogalot said...

Well, it's a good thing he doesn't need the money. Something wrong with rich people getting all poor and stuff. And the fact that AI can't pay him enough to join the shipwreck proves it.

Will Burke said...

I'd like to think it's a bridge-building thing, 'cause Rush needs his heart slapped!

Jabacue said...

Who really cares when it comes down to it? They are both in an entirely different 'group' than most mortals. They are doing their own thing and we are not in THEIR picture at all! I din't want them in mine.....

pattypunker said...

building a bridge to rush is just senseless. i don't get this , elton. not one bit.

Annie (Lady M) x said...

You know what... I think that Elton John is being deliciously ironic... he is being paid a ludicrous fee to perform for gay-haters.... go Elton go... and do your best camp performance ever before picking up your cheque!!

Midwestern Mama Holly said...

I love Sir Elton, but he is now officially dead to me.

Brahm (alfred lives here) said...

We have lots of varying reactions to this one, and I get them all. Much as I love the idea of Elton John taking Rush Bigot's million bucks, I wish he would do something very good and very public with it!

Saucy B said...

I having trouble seeing how Elton John can reconcile this within himself. If he donates the money in a public way to a charity that supports gays and lesbians, then I think it's a great way to kind of "take the money and run" from Rush. If not, then I think he let down the gay community.

BosGuy said...

I hear what you are saying, but it still bothers me. I'm sure Elton and his partner couldn't care what I or others think. There is no doubt Elton's record for raising awareness and funding for AIDS can not be refuted, but like I said - it bothers me.

injaynesworld said...

I have to say I was disappointed in Elton for this, too. I really don't get it. I can't imagine he needed the money. Very creepy weird.

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