Elton John remains a prominent figure in music through new collaborations, including a reworked version of 'Step Into Christmas' with CMAT, and continued recognition of his legacy, highlighted by 'Sacrifice' reaching one billion views on YouTube. Meanwhile, his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin is stepping into the spotlight with his first solo vocal performance and a new album, while both artists reflect on their enduring partnership and reluctance to monetize their catalog. King Charles also joined Elton John at a creative youth initiative hosted by Apple Music.