Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ previews in Russia with cuts to gay scenes
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Russians are unlikely to see a movie biography of British singer Elton John in its entirety when it is released this week. Media are reporting that scenes involving gay sex and drug-taking will have been removed.
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