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The Book of Abba by Jan Gradvall review – dark backstories and new revelations

From Himmler to herring, a Swedish journalist offers unexpected angles on the 70s supergroup

The Guardian - UK

‘I cried when I heard it’: The story behind Abba’s immortal pop hit ‘Dancing Queen’

New book details the inspirations behind the song and the strong reactions it stirred from bandmembers

The Independent UK

Abba become first Swedes to be knighted by monarch in almost 50 years

Rare honour was bestowed on the Swedish pop icons 50 years after their Eurovision triumph

The Independent UK

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Abba reunite to collect prestigious Swedish knighthood from king

The Royal Order of Vasa recognises personal efforts for Sweden or Swedish interests and public duties

Evening Standard

ABBA stars reveal ‘proudest’ career achievement

Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson reflected on the two-year anniversary of Abba Voyage

The Independent UK

Meryl Streep teases Mamma Mia 3 return at Cannes: 'I’m going to hear about it pretty soon'

Streep said she has an “imminent” meeting with producer Judy Craymer about her character

Evening Standard

The surprising history of the Abba logo

Eurovision's biggest legends had more designs than you might think.

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Abba: Against the Odds on BBC One review: a slick retelling of how pop's pioneers rose to the top

Drawing on archival footage and interviews, it’s a fascinating look at a band the world once thought too cheesy

Evening Standard

‘It’s their caution and my optimism’: Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer on working with Björn and Benny

The woman who talked Benny and Bjorn into putting Mamma Mia! on stage 25 years ago this weekend is still ‘having the time of her life’, with a third Abba film possibly in the works

The Guardian - UK

Iconic band plans Las Vegas Strip residency (with a catch)

Sin City and the Las Vegas Strip have become home to some of the greatest musicians working today and a few who aren't.

The Street

Justine Simons, the City Hall powerhouse shaping London's cultural landscape

City Hall’s deputy mayor for culture talks the Fourth Plinth, East Bank and what it was like to work for Ken, Boris and Sadiq

Evening Standard

Money, money, money: Abba’s Benny and Björn share in £900,000 payout

Swedish music stars profit from blockbuster year for Mamma Mia! production company Littlestar Services

The Guardian - UK

AI Elvis not the first hologram star to shake his moves on stage

From Abba to Tupac Shakur, more and more deceased or ageing stars are being brought back to their former glory thanks to AI

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s difficult to look upon yourself as an icon’: Abba’s Agnetha Fältskog on fame, family and her secret songs

In between caring for her dogs, cats, chickens and horses, the reclusive superstar has overseen new versions of old solo tracks. She recalls the stress and sadness in Abba, their blockbuster Voyage project, and the music she never lets the world hear

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The Conversation

How ABBA Voyage and other avatar or 'hologram' concert performances evoke fans' real responses

At ABBA Voyage, a 90-minute long digital concert event, ABBA’s Benny Andersson looks over the crowd and addresses them reassuringly: “This is really me, I just look very good for my age.”

The Guardian - UK

Benny, Björn and Frida drop in for first anniversary of London’s Abba Voyage

Show in which youthful digital avatars of the group perform on stage has sold more than 1.3m tickets

Daily Mirror

Benny Andersson rules out reuniting ABBA to mark 50 years since Eurovision success

The anniversary of the Swedish group winning the competition with Waterloo is next year– and some fans had a dream it might be a catalyst for them to perform at the show

Evening Standard

ABBA respond to Eurovision 2024 speculation

ABBA have spoken out following speculation about them performing at next year’s Eurovision Song Content.

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The Independent UK

Abba stars rule out Eurovision reunion in Sweden on 50th anniversary of win

Sweden is set to host the competition next year on the 50th anniversary of Abba’s win in 1974.

The Independent UK

Abba respond to rumours they could perform at Eurovision in Sweden next year

‘Waterloo’ singers have hung up their mics for good

The Independent UK

The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’ on 6 April 1974. As the Swedish stars (and their fans) celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abba’s triumph, Mark Beaumont traces the road to superstardom for Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid

The Independent UK

The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’ in 1974. Ahead of Eurovision this weekend, Mark Beaumont traces the road from Sweden to superstardom for Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid

The Independent UK

The winner takes it all: How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution

Songwriting genius and satin came together to wow Europe with ‘Waterloo’. Mark Beaumont traces the road from Sweden to superstardom for Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid

Daily Mirror

ABBA legend shocked to discover UK awarded them nil points in Eurovision nearly 50 years on

Bjorn Ulvaeus didn't realise for nearly 50 years that the UK awarded the band nil points ahead of their iconic Eurovision win for Sweden, in 1974, with hit Waterloo

Guitar World

Lasse Wellander, guitarist for Swedish pop icons ABBA, dies at 70

"The importance of his creative input in the recording studio as well as his rock solid guitar work onstage was immense," ABBA said of Wellander in a statement

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