Elton John

It's Cinco de Mayo, but do you know what, or why, you're celebrating? 1 - According to the History Channel, Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867)...

Today looks like the day May finally gets its groove on. 1 - A few clouds may linger this morning, but sunshine should rule the day. The weekend is looking really good too. WQAD Meteorologist Eric Sorensen has your forecast details here...

It's a frosty morning, but we'll see the sun today. 1 - Widespread frost will give way to sunny skies for a good chunk of today. Areas to the southeast could see more clouds and a maybe even a shower. WQAD Meteorologist Eric Sorensen has the forecast details here...

"Rabbit, Rabbit!" It's good luck to say that at the beginning of a month. 1 - We're starting May with cool, breezy, rainy skies. Flooding is a concern on area river after this past weekend's seemingly endless rain. WQAD Meteorologist Eric Sorensen has the forecast details here...

Enjoy what sun we get this morning. Lots of rain is on the way... 1 - It will be a great weekend for indoor activities as we expect significant rain beginning this afternoon. Sunday could bring 1-2 inches of rain alone. WQAD Meteorologist Eric Sorensen has the forecast details here...

There's no shortage of viewing parties on Oscar night, but Elton John's hosted the night's preeminent event for years.

He rang in 1987 by saving his voice with a procedure that opened a new chapter in his career.

Instead of continuing his epic success, this proved to be the end of an era.