It was supposed to be a secret. But the New York Post reported that Elton's 60th birthday party for 300 carefully selected A-list friends on March 24, 2007 will be at Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

The 8 pm invite for cocktails, dinner and dancing at the world's largest Gothic cathedral in Morningside Heights specifies "elegant black tie," which could cover a wide range of flamboyant sartorial splendor inside the holy venue.

The hosts - Elton's spouse David Furnish, and Ingrid Sischy and Sandy Brant of Interview magazine - declined to disclose details, and cathedral officials did not return calls.

We can now confirm that this is indeed the location where the party will take place in. Tables etc. have been set up in the church this morning, which was still open for tourists. Elton's piano was already there as were instruments from the Scissor Sisters which are therefore likely to perform at the party.

For more details and pictures, check out the 'NYC Blog' on www.sixty-years-on.com.

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