Elton John blasts hatred and bigotry against gays at AIDS event Elton John blasts Russia and eastern Europe governments for "discrimination against gays" saying such bigotry is thwarting the fight against AIDS, as scientists announce disappointing results in the quest for a cure. In a sudden tirade at the second day of a major conference, John, a seasoned AIDS campaigner, gave voice to years of frustration and spoke of the plight of gays who are oppressed in many nations. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITESREFILING TO ADD SOUNDBITE.ATTN CLIENTS: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ELTON JOHN SWEARS AT THE END OF SOUNDBITE 3