Elton John to guest edit the Independent

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Star to take editor's chair on 1 December for themed edition to raise awareness of World Aids Day

Mark Sweney
guardian.co.uk
Monday 15 November 2010 17.23 GMT

Sir Elton John is to guest edit the Independent in early December with a themed edition to raise awareness of World Aids Day.

John, who follows in the footsteps of U2 frontman Bono and designer Giorgio Armani, will also guest edit the Independent's cut price 20p spin-off i on 1 December. All circulation revenue from the publications will go to the Elton John Aids Foundation ...

The one-off edition will be published on World Aids Day with the aim of raising awareness of prejudice against HIV and the need to protect against transmission.

John will take over from Simon Kelner, the editor-in-chief of the Independent, selecting relevant news, features and commentary to highlight the World Aids Day campaign ...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/nov/15/elton-john-the-independent