TORONTO — David Furnish says he made a comforting discovery about his husband throughout manufacturing of the brand new Elton John documentary: the music famous person lengthy desired to be a father.

It is one thing the Toronto producer and co-director of “Elton John: By no means Too Late” did not anticipate finding when he culled by way of the archives and got here throughout a candid interview taped nearly 50 years in the past.

In it, the now 77-year-old “Benny and the Jets” singer mused about sooner or later being a dad. Furnish stated John was adamant firstly of their relationship within the early Nineteen Nineties that he didn’t need youngsters.

“And there he was in 1976 speaking about what’s finally our life in the present day,” 61-year-old Furnish stated in an interview Saturday on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition.

“I got here from a really blissful household, so I at all times wished to have youngsters, however Elton was like, ‘No, my life’s too large, I don’t assume I might be a very good father or mother, I’m too self-centred.’ It was very a lot a non-discussion.”

John finally modified his tune and he and Furnish now have two boys — Zachary Furnish-John, 13 and Elijah Furnish-John, 11 — by way of a surrogate.

Elevating a household has introduced new which means to the music legend’s life, a degree he made clear on the movie’s TIFF premiere on Friday evening.

“On my tombstone, I don’t need it to say he offered 1,000,000 information. I would like it to say he was an ideal dad and nice husband,” John instructed the viewers after the screening as he wiped away tears.

“Elton John: By no means Too Late” winds by way of the fruitful early years of John’s profession when he delivered 11 albums in little greater than 5 years after assembly his songwriting associate Bernie Taupin.

The documentary additionally explores the demons he grappled with, together with his troubled childhood and the excesses of fame that led to the darker intervals of his life.

A lot of the beforehand unseen footage was pulled from two warehouses in London that maintain stacks upon stacks of John’s archival supplies, stated co-director R.J. Cutler.

Seeing a few of these reminiscences on the large display screen made John emotional, he added.

“He was shaking,” Cutler stated of the premiere. “The connection that he’s experiencing by way of the movie … is fairly highly effective.”

John briefly appeared on the TIFF crimson carpet with the filmmakers earlier than hopping on a purple golf cart along with his husband and being whisked contained in the theatre. Earlier within the week, he introduced on social media that he was recovering from a “extreme eye an infection” that’s left him with restricted imaginative and prescient in a single eye.

John retired from touring final 12 months after an in depth run of farewell exhibits world wide. Furnish stated as of late, his husband is seeing his profession a bit otherwise.

“As a result of he isn’t nostalgic; he’s additionally not excellent at taking a praise. There’s by no means any laurel resting in any respect,” he stated.

“(Now) he’s that early efficiency footage — out on the highway doing gig after gig — and he’s saying, ‘God, I used to be bloody good, wasn’t I?’ He’s really permitting himself to drink it in.”

Whereas Furnish and John spend a lot of their time in the US and abroad now that John is now not touring, he stated they’re trying ahead to transferring into an house they’ve bought in Toronto subsequent 12 months.

“We will’t wait, our sons can’t wait — they love Canada,” he stated.

“It’ll be good to have a base right here.”

“Elton John: By no means Too Late” makes its Disney Plus debut on Dec. 13.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Sept. 7, 2024.

David Good friend, The Canadian Press

Observe alongside for stay updates because the Houston Texans tackle the Indianapolis Colts in its season opener.

Texans 29 Colts 27

Finish of sport

Joe Mixon was Houston’s most impactful offensive participant Sunday, and he had a nine-yard run on third and quick to seal the sport. He completed with 30 carries for 159 yards.

4th quarter, 2:14

The Colts deliver it again to at least one possession after Richardson powered his manner into the tip zone on 4th & Objective. Alec Pierce made one other large play towards security Jimmie Ward. The 57-yard catch arrange Indianapolis within the pink zone, which is the Colts’ third 50-plus yard play of the sport.

4th quarter, 4:42

Houston takes a threat on 4th & Objective and goes for it. Stroud discovered Diggs for his second landing of the sport. On prime of taking a two possession lead, Houston wasted 7.5 minutes of clock within the course of. Indianapolis now has to discover a option to rating twice with lower than 5 minutes left.

4th quarter, 12:12

Indy rapidly responds with a 54-yard landing cross to receiver Ashton Dulin. Richardson barely overthrew rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell a couple of performs prior for what would’ve been a 70-yard landing. Mitchell burned his former teammate at Georgia in rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter, who was referred to as for unlawful contact on the play.

4th quarter, 13:41

What was a Stroud interception was referred to as again by a defensive holding name, and now maintain a 22-13 lead after Joe Mixon’s first speeding landing as a Texan. The operating again has 119 speeding yards and a landing and has made operating lanes for himself each time he lowers his shoulder right into a defender.

third quarter, 5:40

The Colts’ protection had an enormous sack on third down then blocked Houston’s punt on the next play. That arrange a simple Jonathan Taylor landing, however they couldn’t tie it after a failed two-point conversion. Indianapolis’ picks up some momentum regardless of shedding by two after stifling Stroud and the Texans’ offense.

third quarter, 10:55

C.J. Stroud underneath threw Tank Dell on what would’ve been a landing earlier within the drive, however the Texans nonetheless turned it into factors with a Ka’imi Fairbairn area purpose.

Halftime

Houston had the chance to tack on three factors, however the teaching employees despatched the offense again on the sphere after a play was being reviewed. DeMeco Ryans took blame for not realizing, and now Houston retains its 5-point lead after having the possibility to increase the margin to a landing and two-point conversion.

2nd quarter, 2:39

Rookie security Calen Bullock intercepted Anthony Richardson within the pink zone. Bullock impressed a number of instances throughout the Texans’ preseason video games and capitalized off a nasty Richardson throw. The timing was essential as effectively, because the Colts had a very good probability to take the main heading into halftime. Now Stroud will get to steer Houston to at least one ultimate drive earlier than the half.

2nd quarter, 12:22

C.J. Stroud felt the strain whereas slinging a 55-yard cross to Nico Collins. The 6-foot-4 receiver caught the catch whereas double-teamed, getting Houston squarely into the pink zone. Stroud then discovered Diggs on a slant route for the workforce’s first landing of the season. An ideal instance of how harmful this Texans receiving core is, all three receivers have been concerned early.

Group went for the two-point conversion and failed.

1st quarter, 5:12

Anthony Richardson breaks the sport open with a 60-yard landing to Alec Pierce. Pierce bought behind each safeties, who barley missed the ball within the air. Thus far Richardson has performed cool underneath strain and located methods to reap the benefits of the Texans protection.

Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci sparked relationship rumors lengthy earlier than they confirmed their relationship — now, the director and the actress have made a film collectively, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which was launched within the U.S. on Sept. 6.

“What I can say … I’m glad I met the person, to start with,” Bellucci instructed Elle France in June 2023, simply after information broke that Burton had forged her within the extremely anticipated sequel to the enduring 1988 movie Beetlejuice. “It is a kind of encounters that not often occurs in life … I do know the person, I like him and now I’ll meet the director — one other journey begins.”

Burton rose to fame directing films together with 1985’s Pee-wee’s Massive Journey, 1989’s Batman and 1990’s Edward Scissorhands. Beetlejuice was solely his second function movie. Italian star Bellucci had a profession as a mannequin earlier than showing in films comparable to Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) and the Matrix sequels (in 2003 and 2021).

Although Burton and Bellucci met a few years earlier than, they didn’t formally change into a pair till 2023, making their first public look on the purple carpet of that 12 months’s Rome Movie Competition. Up till they began working collectively on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the couple stored their work fully separate from their relationship. “I am with Tim. Not with Tim Burton,” Bellucci instructed Paris Match in June 2024.

Learn on to study all about Burton and Bellucci’s relationship.

They first met in 2006

Burton and Bellucci first met on the purple carpet on the 2006 Cannes Movie Competition in France — but it surely was a quick assembly, when each have been in long-term relationships with different folks.

The 2 reconnected in October 2022 on the Lumière Movie Competition in Lyon, France, the place Bellucci offered Burton with the competition’s lifetime achievement Lumière Award. “All my life put collectively, I’ve by no means felt a lot love as tonight,” Burton stated on the occasion, per The Occasions. “Welcome to the most effective funeral I ever had.”

Not lengthy after, the pair sparked relationship rumors once they appeared arm-in-arm in Madrid. It wasn’t till October 2023 once they made a public look collectively on a purple carpet on the Rome Movie Competition in Italy. Burton was there to assist Bellucci on the premiere of her movie Maria Callas: Lettere e Memorie. Protection of the occasion in Rome described Burton as “so in love and joyful,” in line with The Impartial.

They each have well-known exes

Burton was in a long-term relationship with Harry Potter star Helena Bonham Carter from 2000 to 2014. The previous couple welcomed son Billy in 2003, and daughter Nell in 2007. The 2 made headlines for his or her uncommon residing association, maintaining separate homes subsequent door to one another, which have been linked by a hallway.

“We simply have two homes knocked collectively as a result of mine was too small,” Bonham Carter instructed The Telegraph in 2010. “We see as a lot of one another as any couple, however our relationship is enhanced by realizing we now have our private area to retreat to.” Although they have been by no means married, when the connection ended, Bonham Carter described it as “a divorce.”

“I went by way of a really painful divorce,” she stated in 2022 on the podcast Remedy Works. “It was a long-lasting factor. That is the opposite factor, it is not that finite. It by no means ends. Even when you divorce any individual, it is a sort of marriage you probably have kids with them. The connection has to vary. It is a very sophisticated factor tips on how to share the kids.”

Bellucci married French actor Vincent Cassel (from Oceans 12 and Oceans 13) in 1999. The couple welcomed daughter Deva Cassel in 2004, and daughter Léonie Cassel in 2010. Deva instructed Gen V in 2023 that her dad and mom “taught me to at all times look ahead, at all times defend myself, at all times be sort and at all times hold surprise in thoughts … There’s far more, however the level is that they’ve taught me tips on how to deal with surprising conditions and dwell by my very own guidelines, whereas at all times respecting folks and the setting I’m in.”

Bellucci and Vincent break up in 2013.

Bellucci identifies with the themes in Burton’s films

Talking publicly about their relationship for the primary time to Elle France, Bellucci revealed that she connects to the themes in Burton’s work. “I like this dream world the place the monsters are sort, like we will flip our darker elements into one thing vibrant, forgiving,” she stated. “Tim Burton’s movies discuss that quite a bit.”

They labored collectively on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

In Could 2023, The Hollywood Reporter introduced that Bellucci had been forged within the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel. She performs the spouse of the “ghost with essentially the most.” The film filmed primarily in London.

“I like Tim,” Bellucci instructed Elle France in June 2023. “And I’ve nice respect for Tim Burton.”

“On this final one, Beetlejuice 2, I actually loved it,” Burton instructed The Impartial in 2023. “I attempted to strip all the things and return to the fundamentals of working with good folks and actors and puppets. It was sort of like going again to why I favored making films.”

The film debuted on the Venice Movie Competition on Aug. 28, 2024.

They appeared collectively for a giant honor for Bellucci

In July 2024, the couple attended the Globo d’Oro Awards in Rome, the place Bellucci was offered with a lifetime achievement award. The looks was noteworthy not simply due to the award, however as a result of the 2 don’t typically make public appearances collectively. On the purple carpet, Burton was affectionate, kissing Bellucci’s cheek.

Bellucci thinks Burton has a “spectacular soul”

In a 2023 interview with Harper’s Bazaar Espana, the actress spoke overtly about her emotions for the director. “I discovered in Tim an exquisite spirit,” she stated. “I met a spectacular soul.”

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One other season of Vikings soccer is about to get underway, as Kevin O’Connell’s staff is kicking off its 2024 marketing campaign with a matchup in opposition to the Giants at MetLife Stadium.

This needs to be an enchanting recreation for the Vikings, who’re debuting numerous vital new gamers. Sam Darnold is clearly crucial, however different notable newcomers embrace Aaron Jones, Stephon Gilmore, Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Blake Cashman. Rookies Dallas Turner and Will Reichard are making their NFL debuts.

Regardless of being restricted in observe this week with ankle accidents, Vikings receivers Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor had been off the ultimate damage report and are good to go at the moment because the No. 2 and three choices behind Justin Jefferson. You’ll find the Vikings’ full inactive record right here.

There’s rather a lot that we do not learn about this Vikings staff heading into Week 1, which implies we will study fairly a bit at the moment. Can Darnold get off to a robust begin as he appears to have a breakout 12 months underneath O’Connell? Will Jones assist repair Minnesota’s dormant working recreation? Can Brian Flores’ protection be even higher this 12 months? Beginning at the moment, we’re about to seek out out.

Comply with alongside under for reside updates all through the sport.

Learn the recap right here.

4:52 — This one is over. The Giants simply turned it over on downs within the purple zone. The Vikings can take their foot off the gasoline.

2:15 — Darnold simply threw an interception. His arm was hit by Dexter Lawrence whereas he was throwing. The Giants have a little bit of life, however they’re nonetheless down by 22 because the fourth quarter approaches.

Vikings 28, Giants 6

4:22 — Oh my goodness. Andrew Van Ginkel simply picked off a Daniel Jones display screen cross and returned it for a landing. The Vikings are completely cruising.

4:26 — The Vikings simply punted the ball again to the Giants, who’ve an opportunity to make this fascinating if they’ll rating a landing. Minnesota WR Jordan Addison has been dominated out for the sport with an ankle damage.

Vikings 21, Giants 6

6:08 — The Giants minimize their deficit to 2 scores on a 50-yard subject purpose from Graham Gano.

Vikings 21, Giants 3

12:08 — The Vikings are persevering with to cruise. Sam Darnold simply pump faked a display screen to Justin Jefferson after which hit coaching camp star Jalen Nailor for a 21-yard landing. An ideal play name from Kevin O’Connell. Earlier, the drive was prolonged on a Giants face masks penalty.

0:00 — At halftime, the Vikings nonetheless lead by two scores. They held the Giants to only 87 whole yards within the first half and can look to maintain this going after the break. Sam Darnold was 13 of 14 in that half.

Vikings 14, Giants 3

6:55 — Sam Darnold is cooking proper now. He simply threw a landing cross to Justin Jefferson to place the Vikings up 14-3. It was a 99-yard drive that included a 44-yard cross to Jefferson. Darnold is 10 for his first 10 on this recreation.

13:50 — The Giants simply pinned the Vikings on the 1 on a punt. New York already has 6 penalties for 66 yards.

Vikings 7, Giants 3

3:50 — Landing, Vikings. Aaron Jones will get his first along with his new staff by beating a Giants defender to the sting for a three-yard rating. It was largely arrange by an iffy DPI name that prolonged the drive.

Giants 3, Vikings 0

7:16 — The Giants take the primary lead of the sport. They’d nice subject place after the takeaway, however needed to accept a chip shot subject purpose from Graham Gano.

11:30 — The Vikings’ fumbling woes are again. C.J. Ham simply had the ball popped out after catching a brief cross on third and lengthy. One possession, one turnover.

What appeared like a formality for Notre Dame — a house recreation towards a Mid-American Convention opponent on the heels of a momentous season-opening win on the street towards then-No. 20 Texas A&M final Saturday — proved to be something however.

Regardless of getting into the matchup as a four-touchdown favourite, Notre Dame was shocked by Northern Illinois, 16-14, Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Kanon Woodill made a 35-yard area objective with 31 seconds remaining, and Mitch Jeter’s potential game-winning 62-yard area objective for Notre Dame was blocked and recovered by the Huskies as time expired.

One week after it appeared as if Marcus Freeman’s group had a comparatively clear path to the 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff, the Combating Irish abruptly discover themselves in a way more unsure and disheartening place.

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Maybe the worst a part of Saturday’s setback? Notre Dame paid seven figures for the loss. Right here’s what you want to know in regards to the Irish’s payout to Northern Illinois:

How a lot did Notre Dame pay Northern Illinois?

Notre Dame owes Northern Illinois $1.4 million for Saturday’s recreation, based on phrases of a contract obtained by the USA TODAY Community by way of an open information request.

The deal, which was signed in February 2019, requires the Irish to pay the Huskies that sum no later than 60 days after the sport’s completion.

It’s not the one “purchase recreation” Notre Dame has this season. On Sept. 21, it is going to host Miami (Ohio), which it has agreed to pay $1.25 million, based on a contract signed in Could 2021. The RedHawks are the reigning MAC champions and have been picked to win the league this season, placing them two spots forward of Northern Illinois.

As stunning because the Huskies’ win Saturday was, it’s not the primary time Notre Dame has shelled out greater than $1 million to lose at dwelling to a Group of 5 foe.

In 2022, in Freeman’s second recreation as head coach, the Irish misplaced 26-21 to Marshall, which it paid $1.25 million to make the journey to South Bend.

The New England Patriots are hitting the street to open their 2024 season, going through off towards the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday at 1pm. This marks the fourth time the Pats will kick off a marketing campaign towards the Bengals, and the primary since a 38-24 blowout win again in 2010. However don’t sleep on Cincy—this matchup at Paycor Stadium might be a nail-biter.

Throwback to ’72? The final time the Pats opened the season in Cincinnati was an extended 52 years in the past, in 1972. That recreation? Let’s simply say it didn’t go too nicely for New England. The Bengals crushed them, 31-7. Since then, issues have been a bit extra favorable for the Pats. Robert Kraft’s first victory as staff proprietor got here towards these similar Bengals in 1994, with an exciting 31-28 win on the previous Riverfront Stadium.

Pats Lead the Collection Traditionally, New England’s bought the higher hand, main the all-time sequence 17-10. They’ve gained seven of the final ten matchups. Final December, although, the Bengals managed a 22-18 squeaker at Gillette Stadium—Cincy’s first win there in 5 tries.

Run Sport Struggles Loom If the Patriots wish to stroll away with a W, they’ll want to repair their struggling run recreation. Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson have proven flashes however couldn’t persistently break by means of defenses in preseason. Bengals defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins and B.J. Hill are able to plug any gaps.

Brissett Underneath Stress Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett is again for his second stint with the staff, however going through Cincinnati’s lethal go rush duo—Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard—is not any cakewalk. Add in New England’s injury-riddled offensive line, and Brissett might want to get the ball out fast if he needs to keep away from spending opening day on the turf.

Burrow’s Prepared, Chase Isn’t On the opposite facet, Bengals QB Joe Burrow is lastly wholesome heading into Week 1. He’s dodged the harm bug that’s plagued him the final three seasons, however star wideout Ja’Marr Chase won’t be suiting up as a result of contract points. If Chase doesn’t play, the Patriots protection will nonetheless have their arms full with Tee Higgins and rookie Andrei Iosivas.

Opening Day Woes The Pats haven’t gained a season opener since 2020, and this yr they’ve bought 28 new faces on the roster. With Jerod Mayo making his head teaching debut, and Brissett below heart, the Pats want to shake up their latest unhealthy luck and begin the season with a bang.

Will New England pull off an upset in Cincy, or will Burrow and Co. add one other “L” to the Pats’ opening day column? Buckle up—this one’s going to be a wild experience.

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