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Abba Will Release New Music This Year!
Bjorn Ulvaeus has confirmed ABBA will release new music this year.The 76-year-old singer-songwriter and producer has insisted the ‘Mamma Mia!’ hitmakers will “definitely” be putting out new music in 2021, 40 years after the release...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 May 2021
Bjorn Ulvaeus Rules Out Abba Biopic
ABBA have ruled out a biopic while they are still alive.Bjorn Ulvaeus has insisted he wouldn't want an actor to play him on the big screen in a film like Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' or Sir...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2021
Abba Reunite In London To Film For 2022 Hologram Tour
ABBA have been filming for their hologram tour in West London.Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog and Frida Lyndstad reportedly reunited at Ealing Studios to resume working on their avatar show after facing technical delays...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2020
Abba To Release 5 New Songs In 2021
ABBA will release five new songs in 2021.The Swedish quartet announced in 2018 they were planning to record new tracks for the first time in 35 years, and now it's been claimed that whilst they...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2020
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
Abba To Reunite In 3d Form?
ABBA are set to reform - but in virtual 3D form.The 'Dancing Queen' hitmakers have been the subject of reunion rumours since they split up in 1982 following 10 years together, and it seems fans...
By Clive King on 18 October 2016
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
Abba Stars Return To Eurovision Roots With Theme Song
Abba legends Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus have given a nod to the band's beginnings on the Eurovision Song Contest by writing the official anthem for this year's (13) show.The Mamma Mia! hitmakers shot to...
By WENN on 15 April 2013
Abba Members Collaborate With Avicii
ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are writing a song with Avicii.'The Winner Takes it All' hitmakers have teamed with the 23-year-old dance producer for the track, 'We Write The Story', which will be the...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2013
Abba Singer Working On New Album
ABBA singer Agnetha Faltskog is working with Britney Spears' songwriter. The Swedish star has entered the studio to record her first original material in 25 years with Jorgen Elofsson, who has written tracks including 'Crazy'...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2012
Abba's Gold Is Best-selling Cd
ABBA's 'Gold' is Britain's best ever selling CD.The Swedish group - made up of Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson - released their greatest hits compilation in 1992, 10 years after splitting,...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 October 2012
Abba To Release Unheard Song
ABBA are set to release their first new song in 18 years.The legendary Swedish group - made up of Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad - will unleash a previously unreleased track...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 January 2012
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
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
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 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
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
Abba Star Creates New Festive Ring Tone For Red Cross
ABBA star BENNY ANDERSSON has composed a new festive telephone ring tone tune, RED XMAS, to help his favourite charity boost its Christmas coffers. Scandinavians who want to add the tone to their mobile...
By WENN on 21 November 2005
Plant: 'I Watched Live Sex With Bjorn And Benny'
LED ZEPPELIN rocker ROBERT PLANT claims he used to watch live sex shows with clean-cut ABBA stars BJORN ULVAEUS and BENNY ANDERSSON. Wildman singer Plant says he used to enjoy drinking in X-rated bars...
By WENN on 21 April 2005
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