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Kiss, Cool J & Chili Peppers Land Hall Of Fame Nominations
Rockers KISS, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and rapper LL COOL J are among the list of contenders for next year's (10) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Other first-time nominees in the 12-strong...
By WENN on 23 September 2009
Abba Fan Minogue Duets With Benny
KYLIE MINOGUE is delighted at the chance to fulfil a lifelong ambition - she will sing a live duet with ABBA legend BENNY ANDERSSON.The Australian singer has been a fan of the Swedish stars since...
By WENN on 27 August 2009
Britney Spears Converting To Judaism
Britney Spears is converting to Judaism.The 'Womanizer' singer is reportedly so keen to marry her agent Jason Trawick she is willing to ditch her Christian faith and become a Jew.The 27-year-old star has been photographed...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 July 2009
Concert Promoter Wants Jackson Answers
Michael Jackson's concert promoter has demanded "answers" from the late star's doctors.Randy Phillips, CEO of AEG Live, who were staging his 'This Is It' 50-date London residency, wants to see the results of medical checks...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 July 2009
Abba To Fill Jackson Gig Slots?
Swedish supergroup ABBA are set to come out of retirement - the band have reportedly been offered a mega-bucks deal to take over MICHAEL JACKSON's London comeback tour.The King Of Pop was booked in for...
By WENN on 02 July 2009
Jackson Dreams Of Abba Movie Role
SAMUEL L. JACKSON wishes he had starred in hit musical movie MAMMA MIA! - because he's a huge ABBA fan.The Pulp Fiction actor wasn't aware the film was in production until it was completed, even...
By WENN on 23 June 2009
Kylie Minogue Wants Catholic Wedding
Kylie Minogue is converting to Catholicism.The 41-year-old singer reportedly has her heart set on a traditional church wedding to Spanish model Andres Valencoso - who she has been dating since last November - and is...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2009
Cairon Is Official Housemate
Cairon Austin-Hill has become the last official 'Big Brother' housemate.The 18-year-old student took part in Big Brother's biscuit dunking challenge yesterday (06.06.09) - which saw all non-housemates competing to see who could hold a biscuit...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2009
Arctic Monkeys Make Black Album
Arctic Monkeys' new album will sound like Black Sabbath.The 'Brianstorm' hitmakers have revealed their eagerly-anticipated third musical offering will have a sound similar to Ozzy Osbourne's iconic heavy metal group.Frontman Alex Turner claims the band...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 May 2009
New Abba Musical To Take Broadway
A new ABBA musical will get its English language debut on Broadway this autumn (09). Swedish pop duo Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus penned Kristina after being inspired by Vilhelm Moberg's novels. The musical has been...
By WENN on 21 May 2009
Persson Blasts Tv Talent Shows
Nina Persson has criticised pop talent shows such as American Idol and The X-Factor, claiming that they cheapen good music.The former CARDIGANS singer - who enjoyed chart success with songs such as My Favourite Game...
By Contributor on 06 February 2009
Abba Stars Deny Rift
Former ABBA singers AGNETHA FALTSKOG and ANNI-FRID 'FRIDA' LYNGSTAD have dismissed long-standing rumours of a rift between the pair - insisting they had a good relationship while they were in the band. The Swedish band's...
By WENN on 23 January 2009
Andersson Framed Madonna's Sample Request Letter
ABBA star BENNY ANDERSSON was so pleased that MADONNA sampled the band's music on her 2005 song HUNG UP, he framed the letter she wrote to the group to commemorate the occasion. The composer was...
By WENN on 24 July 2008
Wenn Music Review 2005
By Stephen Cunningsworth From marriage to divorce, natural disaster to fundraising, and convicted criminals to falsely accused superstars, 2005 gave us another non-stop 12 months of music industry mayhem. Michael Jackson had the world on...
By WENN on 27 February 2006
Abba To Earn Millions From Madonna Sample
Swedish pop sensations ABBA will earn millions in royalties from MADONNA's new single HUNG UP, because it heavily samples their 1979 hit GIMMIE, GIMMIE, GIMMIE. The new track will premiere simultaneously on national radio...
By WENN on 16 October 2005
Gallagher : I'm An Abba Fan
OASIS songwriter NOEL GALLAGHER is a secret fan of '70s pop group ABBA, and would love to record a cover version of one of their songs. The DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER star wishes...
By WENN on 24 October 2004
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