Elton and UMG/Capitol brass

DIVING BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Superstar Sir Elton John and his trusty lyricist, Bernie Taupin, pose for a pic with label and other bigwigs at the famed Capitol Studios to commemorate the music icon’s acclaimed new album, The Diving Board. As soon as this photo was snapped, the Liberace singalong resumed and the Fuzzy Navels started flowing. And so did the drinks. Seen Towering even from a seated position are manager Johnny Barbis, producer T Bone Burnett, Capitol‘s Greg Thompson, UMG ruler Lucian Grainge, Sir Elton, Taupin, Capitol Music Group head Steve Barnett and Capitol prexy Dan McCarroll. (9/26p)