It’s Elton John Day!

New York Daily News
Bette Midler announces Elton John Day at Breast Cancer Research Foundation‘s “Hot Pink” benefit
Thursday, April 29th 2010, 4:00 AM
April 27 is officially “Elton John Day.” Says who? Bette Midler!

The Divine Miss M made the announcement, on behalf of Mayor Bloomberg, at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s “Hot Pink” benefit Tuesday night.

“Elton has sold out Madison Square Garden more than anyone ever has, more than the Knicks and the Rangers,” Midler exaggerated at the Crumbs bash. “Even though he doesn’t know what either of those things are.”

Elton wasn’t offended – he broke into “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” right after Midler’s roast.

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