"Putting on a suit, a little make-up ... It feels the right thing to do." --Brandon Flowers

In a recent interview with Elle UK, the Killers frontman credited Elton John with the band's early success adding, "Coming from very ordinary backgrounds, the glamour was an exciting thing ... It still is."

Sing it with us: "Reunited and it feels so good." Yeah, maybe not. Still, one of music's most unlikely couples (next to Bing Crosby and David Bowie, of course) Elton John and Eminem are reportedly joining forces for a duet on the rapper's long-awaited new album, titled 'Relapse' -- Slim Shady's first new effort in five years.

Rumors of the odd couple have been swirling since the fall, when Sir Elton was spotted in Detroit around the same time Shady was in the studio. If the pair have indeed recorded together, it would mark their first collaboration since sharing the stage at the 2001 Grammys, performing Em's hit 'Stan' amidst allegations that the rapper was homophobic. John was later both criticized and praised by members of the gay community for supporting Eminem.

In the upcoming DVD 'Tantrums and Tiaras,' Sir Elton John fans will be given an unprecedented glimpse into the personal and professional world of the larger-than-life rock icon. Directed by his longtime partner David Furnish, the documentary follows the singer on his successful 1995 tour. In this scene, John walks us through a massive traveling closet the size of most people's bedrooms, and then provides some insight into his over-the-top shopping habits. Check out the exclusive clip below.

The Killers and Elton John are teaming for a Christmas single, tentatively titled 'Joseph, Better You Than Me.' The song is due in December.

Smashing Pumpkins kick off a North American tour on October 26 in Mountain View, California.

Mogwai drummer Martin Bulloch was rushed to a New York hospital after the band's Sunday set at All Tomorrow's Parties due to complications stemming from a recurrent heart condition.

Session drummer Earl Palmer, who worked with Frank Sinatra, Neil Young and Phil Spector, among others, died last Friday at his Los Angeles home. He was 84.

Elton John and Lily Allen went at it Tuesday night at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London. The two stars were paired as presenters for the event, which was held at the Royal Opera House, but as the night went on and Allen's drinks kept a-flowin', Sir Elton could no longer hold his tongue.

Despite the 23-year old Allen's extravagant gown, her slurs, swearing and inability to stick to the script pushed her co-host over the edge, according to reports. As Allen swigged champagned onstage and announced, "...and now the most important part of the night," John snapped, "What? Are you going to have another drink?"

• Jack White wrote a poem about his hometown of Detroit, titled 'Courageous Dream's Concern.' The White Stripes frontman's work was published Sunday by the Detroit Free Press.
  

• Elton John, Lou Reed and Tony Bennett are among the guests appearing on Elvis Costello's new variety show, titled 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...'

• Vampire Weekend, TV on the Radio and Deerhunter are among the performers scheduled for the Willamette Weekís Musicfest NW in Portland, Oregon, which takes place September 3-6.

• Coldplay will launch their 'Viva La Vida' world tour on June 29 in Philadelphia. The North American portion of the jaunt is set to wrap on November 22 in Salt Lake City.
  

• Elton John will simultaneously release Deluxe Editions of his eponymous 1970 breakthrough and its beloved 1971 follow-up, 'Tumbleweed Connection'. The packages are due June 3 and boast a combined total of 28 previously unreleased tracks.

• Dave Matthews Band will perform a concert for 'Stand Up for a Cure,' which benefits Lung Cancer Research, at New York's Madison Square Garden on September 10. Fans must join DMB's Warehouse fan association or be invited to purchase tickets.