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7 Times Politicians Tried To Use Pop Songs Without Permission
After Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler had to write a second cease-and-desist letter to Donald Trump asking him to stop playing their songs during his rallies this week – having already called him out for doing the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2018
Cheese Vs. Charm: What The Critics Are Saying About 'Mamma Mia 2'
When jukebox musical 'Mamma Mia!' first hit theaters in 2008, of course it was going to divide opinion. News of 'Mamma Mia 2', then, had haters assuming the worst, but in actual fact the film...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 July 2018
Abba Announce First New Songs In 35 Years
Reformations and reunions are very in fashion at the moment, but perhaps the most unlikely and highest-profile has happened, with Abba announcing that they’ve recorded their first new music together in over 35 years.The legendary...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2018
Bjorn Ulvaeus 'Proud' Of Abba Work
Abba star Bjorn Ulvaeus has admitted he is ''proud'' of what his younger self achieved in the band.The 'Waterloo' hitmaker is honoured to have been in the band, which split 35 years ago, and he...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 14 December 2017
Immersive Abba Exhibition To Open In London
A new immersive exhibition celebrating the career and impact of ABBA is set to open in London later this year, finally giving fans some concrete news after years of rumours about a ‘digital project’ the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 03 July 2017
What Is This Mysterious 'Virtual Reality' Show Abba Are Planning?
In probably one of the most vague reunion announcements in history, best-selling Swedish band ABBA revealed that they are planning a live digital experience with the help of 'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller. However, we've...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2016
Abba Teaming Up With Simon Fuller For New Digital Entertainment Project
All four members of Abba are set to reunite for the purposes of a new digital entertainment project, more details of which will be revealed in 2017.The Swedish pop legends have not officially performed together...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2016
Abba 'Perform Together For First Time In 30 Years'
The legendary four-piece, who last sung together on Swedish television in 1986, reunited at a party in Stockholm, Sweden, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of members Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson becoming friends....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 June 2016
Abba Piano To Be Sold At Auction
The instrument was housed at the Metronome Studios in Stockholm, Sweden and featured on some of the band's most famous songs including their breakthrough hit Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Knowing Me,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 August 2015
Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus Supports Euthanasia
ABBA legend singer Bjorn Ulvaeus would rather be euthanised than live in constant pain with an illness.The 70-year-old Swedish star - a co-founder of the pop super-group - has become a supporter of assisted suicide...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 May 2015
Abba Bass Player Rutger Gunnarsson Dead
Gunnarsson, who performed on every album by the Waterloo hitmakers and also joined them onstage, passed away at his home in Sweden on Friday (08May15). In a post on Facebook.com, ABBA paid...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2015
Stereophonics Announce New Album
Stereophonics are releasing a new album.The band have announced that their ninth LP 'Keep The Village Alive' will come out on September 11, 2015, through their own Stylus Records label through Ignition Records.Frontman Kelly Jones...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 May 2015
Bjorn Ulvaeus To Launch Mamma Mia! Eaterie
The eaterie, named Mamma Mia! The Party, will recreate the Greek taverna setting used in the stage musical and 2008 film starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried. Patrons of the restaurant will...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2015
Mamma Mia! To Close On Broadway After 14 Years
The curtain will come down on the Abba musical on 5 September (15), just shy of the production's 18 October anniversary, after more than 5,760 performances. The musical opened at Broadway's Winter...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2015
Bob Dylan, Abba And Chic Recordings Join Grammy Hall Of Fame
Recordings by artists including Bob Dylan, Abba and Chic will be added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.The list of 27 classic singles or albums, aged 25 years or older, have been chosen...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 December 2014
Abba Turn Down Battle Of Waterloo Exhibition Request
Swedish pop stars Abba have refused to lend the first vinyl of their hit single Waterloo to an exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.The Dancing Queen hitmakers were approached by organisers...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2014
Musician Raphael Ravenscroft Dead At 60
Baker Street saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft has died, aged 60.The musician passed away at a hospital in Exeter, England on Sunday (19Oct14) after suffering a heart attack. He had been recovering from a stroke which he...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2014
Mick Jagger Eyeing Rolling Stones Museum
The Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger paid a visit to the Abba museum in Sweden on Monday night (30Jun14) in search of inspiration for a similar attraction dedicated to his own band.The Paint It...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2014
Coldplay's 'Ghost Stories' And The Five Best Breakup Albums Of All Time
Coldplay’s new album Ghost Stories has been released, to quite a mixed bag of reviews. When just three weeks after the album’s track listing had been announced Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announced their “conscious...
By Sophie Miskiw in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
Abba Stars To Join Mamma Mia! Cast Onstage At Olivier Awards
Abba stars Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus will perform with the cast of hit stage musical Mamma Mia! at the Olivier Awards.The Swedish superstars shot to fame in 1974 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2014
Anni-frid Lyngstad Hints At New Abba Material
Abba star Anni-Frid Lyngstad has given fans hope of a musical reunion by revealing the bandmembers have discussed working together on new material.Devotees have long hoped the Swedish pop group would get back together for...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2014
Abba Celebrate 40 Years Since Their Victorious 'Waterloo' Performance At The Eurovision Song Contest
In 1974 the virtually unknown foursome got on a Brighton stage to compete for their home nation of Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, and they left victorious after performing their now famed track 'Waterloo'.Bjorn...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 08 April 2014
Bjorn Ulvaeus: 'Abba Will Not Reform'
Abba star Bjorn Ulvaeus has ended hopes the legendary pop act will reform for a 40th anniversary celebration.The Swedish superstars shot to fame in 1974 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their track Waterloo,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 February 2014
Bruce Springsteen Back At No. 1 With 'High Hopes'
Bruce Springsteen released his latest album, High Hopes, in the UK last week and at the first time of asking the latest collection of songs from The Boss soared straight to the top of the...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 20 January 2014
Chloe Moretz's Brothers Are Like Spice Girls
Chloe Moretz says her family is like the Spice Girls.The 'Carrie' actress grew up in a single parent household with her four older brothers doting on her and she claims her siblings are all so...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 November 2013
Agnetha Faltskog Makes Live Return At Charity Concert
Abba star Agnetha Faltskog stunned fans by hitting the stage for a surprise performance at a London charity concert on Tuesday (12Nov13), marking her first high-profile gig in 25 years.The Swedish singer, who has reportedly...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 November 2013
Kylie Minogue's Catchiest Song Aids Dementia Research
Kylie Minogue's hit Can't Get You Out Of My Head has topped a poll to find the world's catchiest song.Scientists at the Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health in Manchester, England carried out a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 October 2013
Abba Superfan Auctions Off Collection Spanning 40 Years
An Abba superfan has banked $86,000 (£57,334) after auctioning off his collection of rare memorabilia.Thomas Nordin's 40-year stash went up for sale in Stockholm, Sweden over the weekend (10-11Aug13) and devotees from around the world...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2013
Gary Barlow Desperate For Agnetha FäLtskog Duet
Gary Barlow is desperate to duet with Agnetha Fältskog. After co-writing a track for the ABBA star's comeback album, 'A', released last month, the Take That frontman has begged the Swedish star to let him...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2013
Agnetha Faltskog Refusing To Tour
Abba star Agnetha Faltskog is refusing to go on tour to promote her new material as she fears fans will be disappointed if they hear her sing live.The Swedish singer has stepped back into the...
By WENN on 04 June 2013
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