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‘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

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

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ABBA stars reveal ‘proudest’ career achievement

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

The Independent UK

The surprising history of the Abba logo

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

Creative Bloq

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

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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

‘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

The Guardian - UK

YouTube announces incubator plan to tackle AI-generated music

YouTube’s plan includes a partnership with Universal Music and consultation with key stars, including ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus

Evening Standard

YouTube sets out its 3 AI music principles, as Universal Music chairman Lucian Grainge compares the “inspiring” generative technology to sampling, MIDI and Pro Tools

Plus, the new YouTube Music Incubator Group is set to advise the Google-owned company on its “AI-related musical tools and products”

MusicRadar

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus says that AI will be “the most fantastic co-writer you will ever have”

The legendary Swedish musician reports back on a “mind-boggling” demo he recently received from an unnamed big tech company

MusicRadar

"We show no mercy!” 10cc announce the Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour

Well, what else do you call the 2024 follow-up to last year’s Ultimate Greatest Hits tour?

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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

Evening Standard

ABBA respond to Eurovision 2024 speculation

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus says avatars are the future after millionth fan sees Voyage

Star present in person to greet Josie Felix at group’s show in east London where digital band members perform their hits

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

Los Angeles Times

Lasse Wellander, guitarist who played ‘integral role in the ABBA story,’ dies at 70

Lasse Wellander, the musician who long served as the guitarist for iconic pop group ABBA, has died at 70.

The Guardian - UK

Abba’s long-serving guitarist Lasse Wellander dies

Band hail ‘brilliance’ of session musician who has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer

Woman & Home

Longtime ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellande dies aged 70

ABBA's guitarist Lasse Wellander has died after a short battle with cancer, his family has announced

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