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Eight islands with starring roles in films, from The Beach to Star Wars

Whether it’s Thailand’s golden sands or the rugged shores of Ireland, islands have provided the backdrops for some of Hollywood’s greatest hits – Tamara Hinson rounds up a few of the most memorable

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‘Delightfully absurd’: why Mamma Mia! is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers drawing attention to their go-to mood-lifting films is an ode to the hit Abba musical from 2008

The Guardian - US

The Donald and Elon Show is an unholy mess

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do

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Family fallouts and a stubbornly frozen wellington: how Just Dance saved my Christmas

With grown-up children scattered around the world, an inconvenient snowstorm and a vegan dinner gaffe, Christmas 2024 was looking bleak – so thank goodness for the ultimate party game, writes Dominik Diamond

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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, December 22 (#560)

Get clues and answers for today's NYT Connections to keep your streak

Tom’s Guide

The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis

Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines.

The Independent UK

Countdown at 50: the powerful, messy and sexy music show that changed Australia

On this day in 1974 the show began on the ABC, introducing the nation to pop’s biggest names – Elton John, Madonna, Abba – and giving countless local acts their big break

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Sandi Toksvig: I didn’t know me officiating Abba star’s wedding would be public

Ulvaeus, 79, tied the knot for a third time earlier this year, when he married Christina Sas

Evening Standard

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

‘You’re terrible, Muriel’: How we fell in love with Muriel’s Wedding and its flawed, brilliant heroine

It made a star out of Toni Collette and is one of the few films to have an Abba-approved soundtrack. As the Golden Globe-nominated cult classic turns 30, Roisin O’Connor explores how a newbie director and fresh-faced cast created cinematic gold

The Independent UK

Arty outrage, ancient sweets and Abba’s nuptials – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Who is the most wanted tribute act? The most sampled artist? The most successful cover version? The answers may surprise you

A new survey about tribute acts throws up some interesting stats

MusicRadar

“Don’t even think about using my music, you fascists”: Now Jack White and Abba tell Trump to stop using their music

Jack White and Abba add their names to ever-growing list stopping Trump from using their music

MusicRadar

Abba demands Trump campaign remove its music from rally stops

The Swedish pop group said they did not authorize the use of their music at Trump events

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Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jam Ministry’s Just One Fix live onstage

The Metallica duo have also done ‘doodles’ of songs by Iron Maiden, Prince, Abba and more

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s my 18th consecutive Glastonbury – and this year we’re doing it as a three generation family’

Jill Ratoff, from West Sussex, has attended every Glastonbury Festival since 2002 – and this year, three generations aged from one to 60 will be joining in the fun

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Eurovision 2024: everything we learned – from the Abba swizz to the UK’s wild unpopularity

Why did Olly Alexander fall flat in the public vote? Why didn’t Abba show up? And how did the trophy get smashed?

Latin Times

Musical legends Juan Gabriel, Héctor Lavoe honored in Library of Congress National Recording Registry

The institution considers "Amor Eterno" and "El Cantante" as "audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time"

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The Guardian - UK

When a Eurovision song started a coup

Letters: Chris Keil on the significance of the Portuguese entry for the 1974 competition. Plus John Lovelock on Abba’s appeal

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‘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

TV tonight: a super trouper night in for Abba fans

A lovely oral history about the Swedish pop group’s time in the UK. Plus, Michael Palin and Anthony Joshua join Jonathan Ross. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Abba, cabaret and smug marionettes: the 1974 Eurovision song contest reviewed!

Fifty years since Abba won with Waterloo, fans are paying tribute to a pop classic. Its status is a far cry from its origins in a celebration of weedy pop and dodgy lyrics – and, whisper it, ‘nul points’ from Britain

The Guardian - UK

Swedish composer becomes Spotify’s most-famous musician you’ve never heard of

Johan Röhr’s 2,700 songs have been streamed 15bn times and have more plays than Britney Spears or Abba

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“They don’t know how to make a bad album!” Metal Hammer writers battle it out over which Ghost album is best

Every Ghost album is a fan-favourite, but which one is the ultimate in their devilish discography? We got the five biggest fans in Team Hammer to fight it out.

The Guardian - UK

Frank Farian: Boney M’s mastermind was one of pop’s greatest oddballs

He never got the reappraisal that Abba did, but with covers of 60s psych, songs about the Troubles and an unerring knack for hooks, the late German songwriter leaves a daring legacy

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