His song Candle In The Wind was a worldwide hit and now Elton John is hoping the real thing will be just as successful. The millionaire superstar, who is known for his love of flowers, has launched a range of scented candles inspired by his English country estate.
The philanthropic singer launched the Elton John Fireside Fragrance Collection - ten per cent of the profits from which will go towards his Aids charity - at a New York Hotel. And, unsurprisingly, fans can expect some fabulous floral notes from the man who employs his own private florist.
Tuesday's launch also coincided with another of the big-hearted celeb's money-raising projects – his annual Aids Foundation benefit dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. As usual, the British singer wasn't short of celebrity friends to help support the cause. Among those attending the "Enduring Vision" dinner were socialite Ivana Trump, Whoopi Goldberg and Neil Young - who performed for the star-studded crowd.
Elton, who is currently touring to promote his latest album The Captain And The Kid, was also joined at the glitzy event by fellow musical talent Elvis Costello and his expectant wife, the Canadian jazz singer Diana Krall.
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