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Lea Michele returns to Broadway with a revival courtesy of ABBA

The Cold War-era musical composed by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with lyrics by Tim Rice, has been off stage since 1988. The revival of 'Chess' will debut at Subert theater.
ABBA Members Reunite to Receive Swedish Knighthood Following Its 2022 Revival

ABBA reunited in 2016 after their initial disbandment in 1982. The four members of ABBA reunited nearly three years after working on their latest album.
ABBA’s Agnetha, Björn Recall ‘Horrible’ Experience After Eurovision As Their Daughter Didn’t Recognize Them

ABBA's Agnetha Fältskog recalls coming home with Björn Ulvaeus after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, but their daughter didn't recognize them anymore.
Meryl Streep Wants to Do 'Mamma Mia' Again: Casting Meeting 'Imminent'

Meryl Streep expresses her desire to return as Donna Sheridan for "Mamma Mia 3." For someone who doesn't typically do sequels, Meryl Steep has given fans some hope after she expressed her desire to return to reprise her character in the movie musical Mamma Mia! When Deadline had cornered Streep at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, the award-winning actress responded to the question about including her in a possible Mamma Mia! 3.
Björn Ulvaeus Net Worth 2024 Explored After ABBA Singer's Nearly $1M Payout

Björn Ulvaeus, his ABBA bandmate Benny Andersson, and Judy Craymer reportedly received nearly a million pounds of payout earlier this year; let's look at his estimated net worth as of 2024.#BjornUlvaeus #ABBA
ABBA, Blondie, Doug E. Fresh and More Named to National Recording Registry

The list, including albums and singles, spans from a 1919 recording by early jazz legend Lieutenant James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry Band -- a Black ensemble also known as the "Harlem Hellfighters" -- to The Chicks' 1998 album Wide Open Spaces.
Kiss Sells Music Catalog, Iconic Makeup Designs, and More For $300 Million

Kiss has struck a deal with Pophouse Entertainment, the group behind ABBA's Voyage hologram experience, giving away everything - their music catalog, image, name, everything down to their iconic makeup designs.
April Fools? ABBA Mysteriously Releases Italian Rap Song on Spotify

A new song by ABBA has been released on Spotify, seemingly as an April Fools prank. "West Cup" is performed by the popular "Dancing Queen" band and manu, an anonymous rapper. Any further songwriting and production credits are shrouded in mystery, leading many to believe that the release is a joke.
Abba World Headed to Eurovision 2024 as Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Historic Win: Details

ABBA won the Eurovision 50 years ago; BBC and the competition show will celebrate the anniversary.#ABBA #Eurovision #BBC #Anniversary
ABBA Documentary: Group’s 50th Anniversary of Eurovision Victory to be Featured in Doc Commissioned by the BBC

ABBA will be featured in a documentary to commemorate their Eurovision Song Contest win in 1974. The project is being commissioned by the BBC.#ABBA #Waterloo
George Michael Comeback: Late Singer to Perform at Concerts With the Help of Technology; Here's How

George Michael will make a big return to the stage next year as he's reportedly set to be the next artist to have a hologram concert.#GeorgeMichael
Will AI-Generated Music Take Over Next Year? Veteran Musicians Queen's Brian May, ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus Weigh In

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes over the world, it has reached the music scene, and caused widespread worry among singers and songwriters, like Brian May and Björn Ulvaeus. #Ai #BrianMay #BjörnUlvaeus #Jojo