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.
Whitney Houston, Robbie Williams to fill O2 hole left by MJ's tragic demiseJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - Whitney Houston and Robbie Williams are reportedly set to fill in late Michael Jackson's 50-date tour at London's O2 Arena. It is said that AEG Live is on the brink of signing Houston and Williams to fill some of the 23 dates Jackson was to perform in early 2010, reports the Independent.
'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...
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.
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.
Jacksons? ABBA? Speculation swirls about what will fill 50 empty nights at London's 02 ArenaJuly 2nd, 2009 Rumors swirl over who will fill Jackson's O2 datesLONDON — An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion?
The death of the King of Pop has left 50 empty nights at London's 23,000-seat O2 Arena — and a heady mixture of business hope, hype and wishful thinking is already filling the gap. One week after his demise, however, there is still no firm plan for how to fill one of London's biggest and most important music venues.
Macca, Beyonce, Usher 'to perform at Jackson benefit gig'June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce Knowles, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis have been approached to perform at a concert in the honour of late Michael Jackson, according to reports. AEG, promoters for the King of Pop's slated comeback tour in London, were said to be working on a benefit show to give fans a chance to see renowned artists turning out in memory of the singer.iana Ross and Jackson's nephews 3T were also said to have been in early talks for the concert, reports The Sun.
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.
Samuel L. Jackson's a huge Abba fanJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Samuel L. Jackson wanted to star in hit musical movie MAMMA MIA! - because he's a huge Abba fan.
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.
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