Davis 'knew he could harm party' Nov 15, 2008
Page last updated at 20:08 GMT, Friday, 14 November 2008. Davis 'knew he could harm party. (BBC News -- UK)
New guidance given on autism care Nov 15, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 15, 2008
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Police evict Tamils from Colombo Nov 15, 2008
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Show choir will be blur with busy season ahead Nov 13, 2008
It is followed by "The Money Song," which is a medley of "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA, "Nothing from Nothing," by Billy Preston and "Easy Street" from the musical "Annie." The girls will sing, "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend," from the musical "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," and "Material Girl" by Madonna. The boys will follow up with a song called "Mr, Greed" and a ballad, "Stand Up and Sing" from the "Life" musical and "The Tower of Learning" by Rufus Wainwright. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Sharing the gift of music Nov 13, 2008
Harold Fernandez, 33, who has seen the musical twice, said he could not wait to share the joy with his mother and aunts when the Abba-inspired musical comes to Kuala Lumpur next month. My mother and aunts are the biggest Abba fans I know and the musical will be the best Christmas gift ever for them, enthused Fernandez, who caught the top-selling West End musical during his holidays in London and San Francisco a few years ago ... I am a big fan of Abba and was absolutely delighted to learn that... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oshiomhole is Edo governor Nov 12, 2008
Jubilation all over From Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu, (Benin City), Alifa Daniel (Kano) Clifford Ndujihe, Dele Fanimo (Lagos), Collins Olayinka, John-Abba Ogbodo, Mohammed Abubakar, Nkechi Onyedika (Abuja) and Abiodun Fanoro ... If we lose one out of 27 it is not bad, the court has spoken and the judges have spoken". It may have happened in far away Edo State, but nearly 1000 kilometres away in the ancient commercial city of Kano. As Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was rounding up his speech at the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Swedish night Nov 11, 2008
If you think Swedish pop ended with ABBA, pay a visit to Great Scott tonight. There you can check out singer/songwriter Ane Brun (above), recently described in Spin as a performer who "evokes a haunted Dolly Parton minus the drawl." Also in the house: singer/songwriter Tobias Froberg, who'll perform tunes from his self-produced "Turn Heads," and violinist-singer-songwriter Theresa Andersson, who'll flit into the club with "Hummingbird, Go!" 9 p.m. $12. (Boston Globe)
'Inspiring' women net Swedish Nov 10, 2008
It is described in Sweden as the "Nobel prize of music" and was established by the late Stikkan Anderson, whose record company released the songs of Swedish supergroup Abba. Last year's winners were US songwriter Burt Bacharach, German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen and synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Abba dabba do Nov 7, 2008
That might sound cocky but September does come from the land that gave us Abba, Ace of Base and Roxette, so she has had local role models when it comes to international success ... au/news/entertainment/abba-dabba-do/2008/11/06/1225561010055. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Madonna + Britney + Justin = Sadness Nov 7, 2008
I used to call madonabbana on her board and she remixed and abba song. I made a play for Stephanie Grimaldi, she went for Ingrid. (Entertainment Weekly)
Top 10 Reasons to Keep Playing the PS2 Nov 6, 2008
Three games were released just a few weeks ago; Legends, Pop Vol. 2 and Country, and Abba is coming soon (on both the PS2 and PS3), meaning there's still plenty of SingStar to be had. Personally, we're just dying to get our hands on SingStar Death Metal, SingStar Vocal Trance and SingStar Punk. (IGN PS2)
Abba star plays down Mamma sequel Nov 6, 2008
Former Abba musician Benny Andersson has said there has been "no discussion" about a follow-up to smash hit musical film Mamma Mia ... The film, which features Abba's hits, recently became the highest-grossing film in UK cinema history ... The four members of Abba - Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad - were reunited at the film's Stockholm premiere. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'High School Musical 3' Goes Sing-A-Long Nov 5, 2008
It's the first time Walt Disney Pictures has released a singalong version of a movie in theaters nationwide but the decision follows a modern trend set by "Hairspray" in 2007 and "Mamma Mia," which was based on ABBA tunes, this past summer. "We felt that the ('High School Musical 3') movie's huge base of enthusiastic fans would really embrace a singalong version," said Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group. (Billboard.com)
GET INTO POLL POSITION Nov 4, 2008
" has become the highest-grossing film of all time for the Brits. Its star is Meryl Streep. The ABBA musical has taken in more than 133 million at the English box office and is fully expected to soon overtake "Titanic," which earned about 138 million. In the US alone, the movie musical has earned 143 million. If you didn't care for ABBA's music or the stage show or the movie version, perhaps you might want to think twice and go for simply accepting the great Irving Berlin's advice to Cole... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Sacha Baron Cohen, Joaquin Phoenix, George Wassouf Nov 4, 2008
The film, which features the songs of Abba and continues to be shown in British cinemas, has taken in 67. 2 million since its July release. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Mamma Mia! breaks UK film record Nov 1, 2008
The film, which features the songs of Abba, has taken 67. 2m in the UK since its release in July - and continues to be shown in British cinemas. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Inexpensive, fun date ideas? Oct 30, 2008
We have been seen many a show at the Fox including Dreamgirls in 2002 with Jennifer Holliday, recently we saw that Mama Mia (the play with Abba music) and the wife saw Wicked last week. All courtesy of 1/2 priced tickets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Lets You Be The Star This Holiday Season Bringing The Karaoke Experience Into Your Living Room With Three New SingStar Titles Oct 29, 2008
SingStar ABBA also will be available to SingStar fans for both the PlayStation 2 and PS3 systems on December 2 ... Coming December 2, SingStar ABBA will be available to SingStar fans for both the PlayStation 2 and PS3 systems ... Developed in full collaboration with ABBA and Universal Music Group in Sweden, which manages the rights to the ABBA brand, SingStar ABBA features top hits from ABBA's 1992 album, "Gold," including 'Mamma Mia', 'Gimme Gimme Gimme', 'Waterloo' and 'Dancing Queen. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Living The Lyric-Free Life With Ratatat, By John Norris Oct 28, 2008
Three albums in, electro-rock buds are doing just fine. I mean, people are just used to having a singer, you know what I mean. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Breast cancer awareness takes centre stage with Boney M singer Oct 26, 2008
For some it was reliving their younger days listening to what was played by a band that was a rage no less than Abba. Others jived in the aisles. (India Today)
* Pop music not just for underachievers Oct 24, 2008
She spoke enthusiastically about the new release: the band teamed up again with Swedish musician Jari Haapalainen, who produced Lets Get Out of This Country, and recorded at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, which is where ABBA produced many of its memorable hits. More importantly, the upcoming album is yet another step up for the band. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Who would be the cooler pop-culture president? Oct 24, 2008
According to top 10s given to Blender Magazine, Obama's No. 1 was "Ready or Not" by the Fugees, while McCain's was "Dancing Queen" by ABBA. Point Obama ... But maybe you can take that ABBA love, get some dancing shoes and be next season's Cloris Leachman on "Dancing With the Stars.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Talented faculty takes to the stage Oct 23, 2008
by Abba, while English teacher Joy McCauley and social studies teacher Patty Romano followed with Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste of Honey. Judging by the screams, one of the most popular acts had to be McCormick s rapping of Vice Vice Baby, a twist on Vanilla Ice s hit from the early 1990s. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
In Tune With '80s Greaties Oct 23, 2008
Based on the rapturous response that greeted nearly every number recently, "Rock of Ages" may do for '80s rock what "Mamma Mia!" did for ABBA.. ROCK OF AGES. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wrecking records for art Oct 22, 2008
Apart from an album of Abba songs played by an accordion orchestra, which he saved for its absurdity, he sliced them all into shapes and stuck them onto aluminium backing, forming patterns and geometric shapes. The largest work in Schulze's Newtown show, Squaring The Circle, is a shiny black square made from hundreds of vinyl fragments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
No nerves: Baz reels them in Oct 22, 2008
And the Abba musical Mamma Mia. is finally nearing the end of its cinema run, having taken an impressive $31. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Madonna delivers hard candy Oct 21, 2008
I liked how she shook things up, importing a Romanian trio for an exotic mash of Gypsy, Spanish-folk and ABBA for La Isla Bonita and roughing up Borderline and Hung Up by strapping on an electric guitar, perhaps to justify her recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Funny about that achievement. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Gospel Music Awards Italy nominees out Oct 20, 2008
Entertainment of Monday, 20 October 2008. Entertainment of Monday, 20 October 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Giving women the flick Oct 19, 2008
Who wanted to hear Abba songs. On the big screen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Mama Mia' brings laugh, tickets spare wallets Oct 17, 2008
It's the kind of film that my mother, a diehard Abba fan, would enjoy as much as my peers ... And, of course, the glue between each scene is the colorful enactments of the catchy Abba songs. (The University Echo, TN)
TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Oct 16, 2008
You can jazz it up by buying one branded by an artist (early offerings include Robin Thicke and Abba). Daniel Schreiber, senior vice president and general manager for SanDisk, said the company is trying to take the music player off the pedestal and make it easier for people to plug and play music. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sansa SlotMusic Player: Hot Product Or This Year's Betamax? Oct 16, 2008
99, with pictures of Abba, Robin Thicke and others bundled with slotMusic cards pre-loaded with those musicians' albums ... But so far the SanDisk's slotMusic Web site lists only 30 albums available in the microSD format, including "Abba Gold," "Elvis 30 #1 Hits" and "Jimmy Buffet Songs You Know.". (CRN)
Cast members to give mini version of musical Oct 16, 2008
The musical is written around the much-loved hit songs of the 1970s pop group Abba. Miller said: Im so excited and privileged to be here and I cant believe that I have been given a chance to do what I love doing in such a wonderful place. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Spittin' sisters show true colours Oct 16, 2008
Former ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus wins $17 million tax case. Photos: Herald pictures nominated for the top photo awards. (The Age, Australia)
Bjorn wins $17m tax case Oct 15, 2008
Former ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus has won an appeal against Swedish tax authorities. Ulvaeus has for several years battled with the tax authorities over how much tax he should pay on royalty income, mainly from ABBA recordings ... The county administrative court ruled against the tax authorities that had wanted the successful composer and former ABBA member to pay an additional 85 million kronor ($17. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SanDisk Sansa slotMusic Player: the new Discman? Oct 15, 2008
Indeed, the slotMusic player will be available in a variety of branded "bundles." You can expect to see a Robin Thicke Bundle, an ABBA Bundle, and a "Don't Quit" Fitness Bundle (with a mixed playlist of songs) on shelves right out of the gate, with more variations likely to follow. Shells that come with the bundled players will be themed to match the included album. (CNET News)
Young batsmen give hope to NSW Oct 15, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Jamie PandaramOctober 15, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Grey skies but Open breaks out with a bang Oct 15, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Gun golfer Geoff Ogilvy practises at Fort Denison for his big moment - hitting a ball into Sydney Harbour just as the midday cannon fired. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ABBA member gets money back from Swedish taxman Oct 15, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:45 AM CDT STOCKHOLM, Sweden - A former member of ABBA can cash in 85 million kronor (US$12 million) after winning a court case against the national tax authority. Bjorn Ulvaeus' legal adviser says a court approved his appeal against a decision to increase the amount of his income it considered taxable. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
SanDisk's $20 MP3 player Oct 15, 2008
There will also be artist-branded SlotMusic players from Abba and for $34. 99. (CNET News)
Buyers happy with money, lower rate Oct 15, 2008
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It's manna from heaven, say battlers Oct 15, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. A godsend Laurie Hirst says the one-off payment will relieve financial pressure on pensioners enormously. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hotel forced to swap to plastic Oct 15, 2008
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How Costa drove public transport off the rails Oct 15, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Crowded trains in peak hour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
SanDisk Introduces the Sansa slotMusic Player--the Easiest Way to Listen to Music on the Go Oct 15, 2008
In addition to the Sansa-branded player, SanDisk has created personalized, branded slotMusic players for popular artists such as Robin Thicke and ABBA. slotMusic Players will be available in the coming days at U.S. stores, including Best Buy and Wal-Mart. Source: SanDisk Corporation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
slotMusic Cards Now Shipping: More Than 40 Top Artists Available from Nearly Every Genre of Music Oct 15, 2008
Starting this week, music fans can purchase slotMusic cardsmicroSDcards with pre-loaded, high quality, DRM-free MP3 musicfeaturing new release albums from favorite artists like Coldplay, Katy Perry, Leona Lewis, Rihanna and Robin Thicke and catalog titles from Elvis, Abba and more. Within days of shipping, slotMusic cards will arrive on the shelves of Best Buy and Wal-Mart in the United States, with a manufacturers suggested retail price of $14. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A dream come true for grad Oct 13, 2008
is the top-selling West End musical and worlds No. 1 show based on hit ABBA songs that has taken the world by storm since it first premiered in March 1999 ... Some might feel that spending more than a RM100 for a stage show is extravagant but as big ABBA fan Loh Kie-ran, 33, puts it, it is an experience that cannot be valued in monetary sense ... ABBA caught my attention because there was so much good buzz about it and I have always loved ABBA, Loh said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
More than 30% of tickets snapped up in four days Oct 10, 2008
The musical offers a glittering blend of comedy and music from the lovable songs of the 70s and 80s pop group ABBA, and has enormous appeal, thanks to its catchy tunes and universal themes. Malaysians will now get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch this best-selling London West End musical live in Kuala Lumpur. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Theater review: A solid 'Mummy Dearest' Oct 10, 2008
Song parodies with additional lyrics by Hoit and Jordan Richardson include new lyrics to a couple of songs by ABBA, as well as the classic Call Me Irresponsible and a show stopper led by Keating a take on Michael Jackson s Thriller. The play ends with a rousing rock n roll medley. (Santa Maria Times)
Befrienders friends Oct 10, 2008
From the sidelines, Tan then moved towards centrestage and belted out the hit ABBA number Thank You for the Music, and wrapped up with On My Own from the musical Les Misrables. All in row: (From left) Tenors, sopranos, basses and altos on stage to entertain the people. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
David Archuleta gets a manager Oct 8, 2008
(Ironically enough, ABBA never even had a top 10 album in the U.S. in their Eurocentric heyday, much less a No. 1 LP.) Last weeks topper, Sugarlands Love on the Inside, dropped to No. 3 with sales of 91,000, behind Miley Cyrus Breakout, which shifted 102,000 units and held at No. 2 ... soundtrack held strong at third, selling an ABBA-riffic 138,000, down only 18 percent ... " There's also talk of matching costumes and dance moves. The two L.A. friends have been writing together for some... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Madam Parker punted from idol Oct 7, 2008
Parker, who sang Dancing Queen as part of the ABBA themed evening, was joined in the bottom three with solid performer Chrislyn Hamilton the Sri-Lankan born Roshani Priddis who was adopted by an Australian family at six weeks ... 00 despite his acclaimed performance of the ABBA classic The Winner Takes It All ... Lasseters obviously believe Paterson will pay for her brave choice on Sunday to re-arrange her ABBA track, which may have paid larger dividends was she a contestant on American Idol. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Gimme, gimme free tickets! Oct 7, 2008
I am a huge ABBA fan ... The musical featuring ABBAs infectious songs has enormous appeal thanks to the timeless tale of love, family and friendship. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
36 hours in Brighton, England Oct 7, 2008
8 p.m. 3) HOUSE OF ABBA ... org), a former horse stable turned concert hall where Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd have performed, and where Abba was introduced to the world at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
A global smash hit Oct 4, 2008
We really had no idea how it was going to be received, reflects the producer Judy Craymer whose initial concept, exactly a decade earlier, had been to use existing Abba songs within the format of a new, original musical ... the musical that features Abba hits, has been making waves around the world ... That is, the process of personalising a familiar repertoire of particular Abba songs in a fresh, vital and immediate way that simultaneously retains their pop integrity yet also does something... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Stay in Touch Oct 3, 2008
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Music 'boosts exercise endurance' Oct 3, 2008
Good recent examples include "I Like the Way You Move" by Bodyrockers, and "Mercy", by Duffy, while older exercisers could raid the back catalogues of record companies for "The Heat is On" by Glenn Frey, "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen, or "Dancing Queen" by Abba. Some of his volunteers found their endurance rising by far more than 15%, and Dr Karageorghis described this as "very significant". (BBC News -- Health)
Should people aspire to virginity until they are married? Oct 3, 2008
While he was President, Richard Nixon commented to her that both Israel and the U.S. had Jewish Foreign Ministers (Kissinger and Abba Eban). Yes, she responded, but mine speaks English. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Chance to win free tickets Oct 3, 2008
The glittering musical features the infectious songs by pop group Abba, and has enormous appeal thanks to timeless tale of love, family and friendship. Top billings: Mamma Mia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Presidential outcome determined by youth vote? Oct 3, 2008
Certainly, McCain is making a play for young voters, too, despite being a grandfather who loves the 70s pop music group ABBA and who admits to knowing little about computers. During the 1980s, Republicans won the twenty-something voting bloc with wide margins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Organist to perform free concert Oct. 12 at NIACC Oct 3, 2008
Parker will present a concert of music from classics to pop, including Broadway show tunes, Big Band numbers, the music of The Beatles and ABBA, television and movie themes something for everyone of every age. She will also accompany a short comedy silent film, Brats, starring Laurel and Hardy. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
An evening well spent, b'y Oct 3, 2008
We might be on the cusp of seeing just how great that was -- to the music of ABBA, leaving successive generations of mankind hungering for a sanitized version of their particular "good old days," to carry into the future. And there's the same kind of historic alchemy at play in Andy Jones' latest one man show, titled An Evening With Uncle Val, which opened on the Theatre Passe Muraille mainstage Wednesday. (Toronto Sun)
Enya, Sarah Brightman Releasing Holiday Albums Sep 25, 2008
Also featured are Neil Diamond's "I've Been This Way Before" and the ABBA instrumental "Arrival," reconfigured as a vocal piece for the first time ever. As for "And Winter Came," Enya originally intended it to be a Christmas-only project but it "evolved into more an Enya album based in a winter landscape where Christmas arrives here and there," according to longtime collaborator Nicky Ryan. (Billboard.com)
