Jo Wood shoots down any chance of reunion with RonnieOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood has shot down any chance of reunion with estranged husband Ronnie, insisting he doesn't stand "a cat in hell's chance" in her life anymore. Jo, who raised four kids with the Rolling Stone rocker during their 31-year-old relationship, parted ways with the 61-year-old after he fell for 19-year-old cocktail waitress Ekaterina Ivanova.
Kylie Minogue's tight see-through dress leaves UK fans gaspingSeptember 14th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue is said to have left fans in London gasping after she was seen wearing a partially see-through white dress that clung tightly to her figure. According to the News of the World, Minogue, 41, happily signed autographs and posed in the racy, crocheted dress for fans, as she made her way from her home to a recording studio, reports the Age.
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.
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.
Jermaine Jackson describes final moment with brother MichaelJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jermaine Jackson fought back tears as he tried to come to terms with the tragic reality of his brother Michael's death. The former 'Jackson 5' member revealed how he held on to his sibling's hand, and showered his face with kisses, as the singer lay dead at hospital bedside.
Michael Jackson fans gather at London's O2 arena in tributeJuly 13th, 2009 Michael Jackson fans gather at London's O2 arenaLONDON — Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered outside London's O2 arena to pay tribute to the star on what would have been the evening of his first concert. The fans brought candles and flowers to lay outside the 23,000 seat arena Monday, where Jackson was due to begin his run of 50 concerts.
'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.
Madonna to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in concert at same arena where he was to performJuly 3rd, 2009 Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concertLOS ANGELES — Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The superstar is preparing a special part of her concert Saturday at O2 arena.
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.
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.
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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