THE PRINCESS DIANA CONCERT ROCKS

Elton John opened the show

Icon Tom Jones performed

Sir Elton John led a star-studded line up at the Concert for Diana yesterday.The 60-year old musician opened and closed the emotional charity event which had a host of top entertainers,including Lily Allen,Rod Stewart, Kanye West, Duran Duran and Take That.The show was organised by Diana's sons Princes William and Harry to mark the 10th anniversary of her death,on what would have been her 46th birthday.Elton who performed at Diana's 1997 funeral opened the spectacular show with 'Your Song' before another of Diana's favourite artists Duran Duran got the 63,000 fans packed into London's new Wembley Stadium dancing with their upbeat new song 'Sunrise', as well as classic hits 'Wild Boys' and 'Rio'.A global audience of more than 500 million people in 140 countries around the world watched the event. The show, which started at 4pm and went on for more than six hours, also featured a collection of celebrity presenters who introduced the acts and paid tribute to Diana and her legacy.Sienna Miller and actor Dennis Hopper introduced third act Lily Allen, and other presenters included '24' star Kiefer Sutherland, Gillian Anderson,Patsy Kensit and British comedian Ricky Gervais.One of the biggest receptions was reserved for soccer superstar David Beckham who was greeted with a standing ovation as he introduced Take That to the delirious audience.The show ended as it began with Elton bringing the day to a crescendo with classic hits 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting', 'Are You Ready For Love' and 'Tiny Dancer'. Proceeds from the event will go to a series of Princess Diana's favourite charities, including the National AIDS Trust and homeless charity Centrepoint.

ANGELINA INSPIRED BY PRINCESS DIANA

Angelina Jolie

ANGELINA JOLIE cites late British royal Diana, Princess Of Wales for inspiring her charity work.The 32-year-old actress, who became involved in human rights activism after filming a movie in formerly war-stricken Cambodia in 2001, hopes to mirror the Princess’ efforts in her quest to help heal the world.The Mr & Mrs Smith beauty says, "Diana inspired me immensely. I followed the work she undertook very closely, especially the issue of landmines."It was fascinating that she chose that cause. No matter what I do, I always want to go to refugee camps and meet with the most unfortunate. I have found it a privilege - a way of making me feel alive."

CANDLE IN THE WIND FOR PRINCESS DIANA MEMORIAL CONCERT AT WEMBLEY

Sir Elton John will sing 'Candle in the Wind' at Princess Diana's memorial concert this summer. The star will perform the reworked version for the first time since the princess' funeral in 1997, despite vowing to never play it in public again. A source said: "It would be a very fitting end to a very special day." Sir Elton - who was a close friend of Diana's - originally wrote the song in 1973 as a tribute to late Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. He changed the lyrics in honor of Diana following her tragic death in a Paris car crash in August 1997. 'Rocket Man' singer Elton, 60, will join a host of stars confirmed to take part in the Diana memorial concert, taking place at London's Wembley Stadium on July 1, which would have been the princess's 46th birthday. Lily Allen, Duran Duran, Joss Stone and Rod Stewart are among acts set to perform at the five-hour event. Diana's sons Princes William, 24, and Harry, 22, have been planning the concert since last year.

PRINCE CHARLES TOO OLD FOR PRINCESS DIANA CONCERT AT WEMBLEY

Prince Charles is too old !

British royal PRINCE CHARLES will not be attending the memorial concert for DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES this July, because he is "too old". The complete line-up for the concert was finalised yesterday, with Sir Elton John, Kanye West,Rod Stewart , Natasha Bedingfield, James Morrison and Status Quo all performing at the summer gig at London’s Wembley Stadium. However, Prince Charles will not join his sons Princes William and Harry at the concert they organized to mark their mother’s 46th birthday, and instead attend a church service with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. A spokesman for the heir to the British throne says, "The concert is really for the younger generation to enjoy. William and Harry are organizing the guest list. "There will be a memorial service for Diana on August 31,the 10th anniversary of Diana’s death), which will be an event for all generations of the Windsors (royals) to come-together."

LILY ALLEN TO PERFORM FOR DIANA

Lily Allen will perform at this summer's Concert For Diana. The 21-year-old singer has signed up for the tribute to the late Princess Diana at London's new Wembley Stadium on July 1. Sir Elton John is set to host the special night, which will include performances from Joss Stone, Pharrell Williams, Rod Stewart, Bryan Ferry and Duran Duran - who were one of Diana's favorite bands.It is not known whether Elton will perform the changed version of 'Candle in the Wind', which he sang at Diana's funeral in 1997. The eclectic line-up also features The English Ballet, renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and US hip-hop artist Kanye West. Natasha Bedingfield was also added to the bill this morning along with Status Quo, Orson, The Feeling and James Morrison. It has still not known whether band Take That will perform on the night. Organizers are reportedly trying to convince Dire Straits - another of Diana's favorite acts - to appear, while the Spice Girls are also rumored to be reuniting for the concert. Diana's sons Princes William and Harry have personally approved all the acts for the show - which takes place on what would have been their mother's 46th birthday.