FILE - Icon award winner Elton John attends the iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. Mark Harvey, a professor at the University of Saint Mary and author of “Celebrity Influence: Politics, Persuasion, and Issue-based Advocacy,” says a celebrity's personal connection to an issue can matter. Elton John talking to LGBTQ communities, especially about LGBTQ issues, might find himself heard. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) FILE PHOTO; 052721127026
