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Madonna Hints At Stage Musical
Madonna looks set to follow in the footsteps of Abba and Queen by allowing a musical featuring her hit songs to hit the stage.The Material Girl is open to having her songs written into a...
By WENN on 13 January 2012
Alice Cooper Tried To 'Destroy' Audiences
Alice Cooper used to try and "destroy" his audience.The 'School's Out' hitmaker said his self-titled band didn't understand hippy culture when they first moved to California in 1967, they would purposefully go out of their...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 October 2011
Benny Andersson Opens Up About Alcoholism Battle
Abba star Benny Andersson sought help for his alcoholism after hitting a low point and realising he would "lose everything" unless he gave up drinking.The Mamma Mia hitmaker decided to turn his life around by...
By WENN on 19 September 2011
Secret Abba Fan Dominic Cooper
Dominic Cooper used to dress up as ABBA and dance around to their songs.The actor - who starred in 'Mamma Mia!', a big-screen version of the musical based on the hits of the Swedish group...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 August 2011
Kylie And Dannii Minogue To Duet
Kylie Minogue is set to duet with sister, Dannii.The Australian siblings - who recorded a cover of the ABBA classic 'The Winner Takes It All' for UK TV show 'Beautiful People' in 2008 - want...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2011
Dominic Cooper: 'Mamma Mia 2 Is Very Unlikely'
Dominic Cooper is "unlikely" to reunite with ex-girlfriend Amanda Seyfried for a second 'Mamma Mia' movie. The British actor - who portrayed love interest Sky in the 2008 musical comedy - admits he is not...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 January 2011
Abba Reunion Talk Sparks British Betting Frenzy
News suggesting ABBA star AGNETHA FALTSKOG is keen to reunite with her MAMMA MIA! bandmates for a series of special concerts have sent Britain's bookmakers into a frenzy.Oddsmakers at William Hill are accepting bets on...
By WENN on 06 January 2011
Abba To Reform For One-off Show?
Abba could reform after more than 30 years apart. Agnetha Faltskog - one fourth of the group alongside Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson - has confirmed she would like to "chat" with her...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 January 2011
Faltskog Wants Abba Reunion
Fans of beloved pop supergroup ABBA have been given a New Year boost - singer AGNETHA FALTSKOG is keen to meet up with her three former bandmates and discuss a possible reunion.The reclusive Swedish star,...
By WENN on 30 December 2010
Cher Turned Down Mamma Mia! With Streep
CHER had to turn down the chance to reteam with SILKWOOD co-star MERYL STREEP on the big screen - because she was too busy to sign on for ABBA movie musical MAMMA MIA!The pop superstar...
By WENN on 16 November 2010
Abba To Reunite?
ABBA are reportedly considering a reunion. Anni-Frid Lyngstad - best known as Frida - said she and Agnetha Faltskog, who made up the female half of the band, have discussed singing together again for the...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 September 2010
Abba Stars Keen To Reunite
Swedish supergroup ABBA is moving closer to reforming - the band's two female stars have confirmed they are keen to work together again.Earlier this year (10) singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, known as 'Frida', ruled out the...
By WENN on 29 September 2010
Abba Singers Starring In Tribute Show
BJORN ULVAEUS and ANNI-FRID LYNGSTAD are appealing to fans to vote for their favourite ABBA song as part of an upcoming U.K. TV tribute - which will see them reveal all about their time in...
By WENN on 13 September 2010
Bjork & Morricone Honoured With Polar Music Prize
BJORK and Italian composer ENNIO MORRICONE accepted the 2010 Polar Music Prize in Sweden on Monday (30Aug10).King Carl XVI Gustaf honoured the pair at a lavish ceremony. Both musicians were handed $136,000 (£90,600). The Polar...
By WENN on 31 August 2010
Streep Belted Out Abba At Blunt's Wedding
MERYL STREEP joined in the celebrations at EMILY BLUNT's recent wedding by teaming up with the bride and groom's mums to sing ABBA songs.Blunt tied the knot with actor John Krasinski in a lavish ceremony...
By World Entertainment News Network on 30 July 2010
Goldsmith Torn Between Grief And Greatness At Led Zeppelin Reunion
Music mogul HARVEY GOLDSMITH almost missed out on the one-off LED ZEPPELIN reunion he helped stage in 2007 - because his father-in-law died as the supergroup were about to take the stage.The British promoter put...
By WENN on 10 July 2010
Katy Perry Fulfills Dream
Katy Perry called her album 'Teenage Dream' in tribute to her youthful ambitions.The 'California Gurls' singer picked the title because it is a reminder of her own hopes as a teenager and also because she...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2010
Mel C Denies Spice Girls Tour
The Spice Girls have "no plans" to tour again.Singer Mel C insists the group - who went their separate ways in 2000 and reformed for a string of concerts in 2007 - are far too...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2010
Abba's Record Company To Sue Over Tribute Act Names
Executives at ABBA's record company Universal Music are threatening to sue 15 tribute acts, demanding they change their names.Legal notices have been sent off to the 15 groups who are basing their acts and monikers...
By WENN on 06 June 2010
Bjork Wins Sweden's Polar Prize
Icelandic singer BJORK has been awarded Sweden's prestigious Polar Music Prize.The star will share the honour, which is handed out by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, with Italian composer Ennio Morricone, according to the...
By WENN on 17 May 2010
Abba To Reform?
ABBA may reunite for a one-off performance.The Swedish pop group - made up of Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Faltskog - have always refused to reform, despite many pleas, but Benny has...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 March 2010
The Hollies Rockers To Miss Hall Of Fame Induction
The remaining two original members of THE HOLLIES are set to miss the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday night (15Mar10) - they are on tour in the U.K.The...
By WENN on 14 March 2010
Half Of Abba To Miss Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Organisers of Monday night's (15Mar10) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York have been dealt another blow - only half of ABBA will be there.Fans and Hall of Fame officials were...
By WENN on 13 March 2010
Jackson Doctor's Message Of Hope
Michael Jackson's doctor could either be cleared of the star's manslaughter or found guilty over the same piece of evidence.Both the prosecution and the defence have submitted a voicemail left by Dr Conrad Murray -...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 February 2010
Ozzy Osbourne's Memory Worries
Ozzy Osbourne doesn't remember people the day after he's met them.The former 'Black Sabbath' frontman said he is terrified of his youngest daughter Kelly's impending marriage to Luke Worrall, because he may not recall the...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 February 2010
Mills: 'Mccartney's Daughter Will Be Musical'
HEATHER MILLS is convinced her daughter with ex-husband SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY will grow up to be a musician like her famous father - because she is already showing off her singing skills.The former glamour model...
By WENN on 31 January 2010
Ozzy Osbourne Lucky To Be Alive
Ozzy Osbourne is "living on borrowed time".The heavy metal singer - who played with Black Sabbath and had a successful solo career in the 80s - believes after decades of substance abuse, casual sex and...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 January 2010
Beyonce Knowles Wants Career Break
Beyonce Knowles wants to take a six-month break from music.The 'Crazy in Love' singer - who is married to hip-hop mogul Jay-Z - thinks she worked too hard last year and needs time off to...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 January 2010
Ozzy Osbourne Hates Christmas
Ozzy Osbourne's best-ever Christmas was when he was unconscious in hospital.The Black Sabbath star - whose duet 'Changes' with daughter Kelly was number one in the UK from December 14-21 2003 - admits he hates...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 December 2009
Abba & Genesis Lead Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2010
Swedish pop icons ABBA and rockers GENESIS and THE STOOGES will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2010.The stars, along with Jamaican reggae artist Jimmy...
By WENN on 15 December 2009
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