Elton John Wins Karaoke Contest

Sir Elton John won a charity karaoke contest last night (June 21st) with a rendition of Elvis Presley’s, ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’

Taking place at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, the event – which was watched by guests including Elle Macpherson and Kate Moss - was taking place to raise money for the Hoping Foundation – a charity who are raising money for Palestinian children.

Guests in attendance were able to bid for a singer of their choice or for the chance to perform a duet with a famous star.

With Sir Elton raising the most money (£110,000), Nick Cave – who sang Destiny Child’s ‘Bootylicious’ - came a close second, raising £70,000 for the charity.

Other performer’s included The Pogue’s frontman, Shane McGowan, who sang Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire and Mick Jones, who sang The Clash classic, ‘Should I stay Or Should I Go.’

The charity event raised a total of £385,000 for the Hoping Foundation.