Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, ABBA nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of FameSeptember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, and ABBA have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the 'Californication' hitmakers and rapper LL Cool J, this is the first year of eligibility, as artists can be inducted 25 years after their debut release for contending the honour.
ABBA, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J and Stooges among nominees for 2010 Rock HallSeptember 23rd, 2009 Kiss, Chili Peppers, LL Cool J nominated for hallNEW YORK — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are part of an eclectic group of 12 acts in contention for the 2010 class.
Abba's music won't feature in 'Mama Mia' sequelSeptember 13th, 2009 LONDON - Abba's Benny Andersson has said that even if there is a sequel to the hit movie musical 'Mama Mia,' it won't feature the band's music. The co-writer of the group's hits said the band wouldn't be doing another musical.
ABBA couple reunite every festive season - for grandkidsSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - They might have got divorced nearly 29 years ago, but former ABBA couple Bjorn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Faltskog still reunite every festive season for the sake of their two young grandchildren. The stars married in 1971 and had two kids, Linda and Peter, before their divorce in 1980.
Kylie Minogue to headline tribute Abba act in LondonAugust 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Kylie Minogue is all set to perform at the Thank You For The Music event, a tribute to Abba, in London's Hyde Park next month. Kylie will not only sing a version of Super Trouper, but will also share the stage with Abba member Benny Andersson for When All is Said And Done.
Oz actor Xavier Samuel to star in third Twilight filmJuly 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie actor Xavier Samuel has bagged a role in the third film of the Twilight series, which is based on the books written by Stephenie Meyer. In the film titled 'Eclipse', the little known actor will reportedly play Riley, a handsome college student and newborn vampire, who joins villain Victoria's plot to murder Bella played by Kristen Stewart.
Samuel L. Jackson slams online criticsJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Samuel L Jackson has challenged his online critics to talk to him personally. In fact, the actor has given them his phone number too.
'ABBA gig' set for September in LondonJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - ABBA's songwriting team Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus will form a part of a gig featuring some of the pop legends' greatest tracks in London. Thank You For The Music...
This is it: Led Zeppelin and Abba to replace Michael JacksonJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - 'Led Zeppelin' have apparently been approached to alternate shows with Abba, and fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at London's O2 arena. AEG Live, promoters for the late King of Pop's slated comeback tour, were said to be trying hard to woo both the bands to reform.
ABBA's Benny Andersson shoots down talk of reunion to fill Jackson void in London arenaJuly 4th, 2009 ABBA's Andersson shoots down London reunion talkLONDON — Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson's sold-out concert dates. "No one has even asked us, and if they asked us they would have 'no' as an answer, because (Jackson's concerts were) going to happen in a week," said Benny Andersson, who co-wrote ABBA hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me" with Bjorn Ulvaeus.
ABBA approached to fill Jacko's 50-show O2 runJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop legends ABBA have apparently been approached to fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at London's O2 arena. AEG Live, the promoters for the King of Pop's slated comeback tour, are said to be trying hard to woo the renowned band out of retirement.
Abba stars Andersson, Ulvaeus to enthral fans with first joint composition in 15yrsJune 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - About 35 years after rocking the world with Eurovision smash Waterloo, sexagenarian Abba songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are now all set to enthral their fans with their first joint composition in 15 years. Story of a Heart, credited to The Benny Andersson Band, features Swedish singer Helen Sjoholm.
Hilton claims phrase 'that's huge' is hersJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton is now trying to copyright the phrase "that's huge" and wants to charge famous people who use it. Conactmusic.com reports that Hilton had in the past already claimed the phrase "that's hot" as her own and she is now trying to add "that's huge" to her official vocabulary.
ABBA's Benny Andersson slams EurovisionMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - Swedish musician Benny Andersson has spoken against the talent show, Eurovision Song Contest, which had helped his band Abba to find fame. Andersson, 62, said ahead of the 54th annual final in Russia that the show, which had helped ABBA win with their 'Waterloo' song 35-years-ago, now "means nothing" to him, as it has gone downhill after their win.
Former Abba bandmates to team up for new trackMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Former Abba bandmates Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are teaming up after a long time of 15 years, as they are all set to release a new song they wrote together. Benny and Bjorn, who split from Abba in 1982, have co-written 'Story of a Heart' for Swedish star Helen Sjoholm's new album, reports The Daily Express.