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‘We’re so big we could do a gig on the moon’: tribute acts on fame, money and what it takes to make it

Dave Grohl is Bjorn Again’s ‘biggest fan’. Kelly O’Brien took out a loan to buy boobs to match Dolly Parton’s. Four tribute acts reflect on ‘the best job in the world’

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“I don’t know if there’s any other artists in the world who make me so happy. They understood how to make fun music without it feeling cheesy or corny”: Sabrina Carpenter on her musical heroes, why she decided to release a new album so soon... and Rush

“I’m like, ‘When did we stop doing that?’ Writers write, they make music, and they release music,” she says

MusicRadar

Under attack from artificial intelligence

Letters: Abba songwriter Björn Ulvaeus’s position on artists’ copyright is clear, writes Simon McEnery

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Pierce Brosnan reveals Mamma Mia 3 will answer question fans have been asking for decades

The former 007 star plays one of three potential father figures in the Abba musical franchise

The Independent UK

‘Her need to make is off the scale’: why Nnena Kalu’s Turner prize nomination is a watershed moment for art

The Glasgow-born artist makes huge cocoon-like sculptures out of found fabric and videotape. We meet the team who helped her become the first learning-disabled person to make the award shortlist

The Guardian - UK

Christine Baranski says Stellan Skarsgård ‘hated’ Mamma Mia! filming experience

‘The camera would usually avoid him,’ the actor said

The Independent UK

Sweden Turns Up Eurovision Heat With Wacky Sauna Song

Sweden is getting up a head of steam for what could be a record number of Eurovision wins this year with a humorous sauna act.

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Super troupers! How do stars of long-running hits from Mamma Mia! to The Lion King keep the pizzazz pumping?

Can you imagine starring in Mamma Mia! for 10 years? Or The Lion King for 17? Or Blood Brothers for 26? Theatre’s epic endurance performers reveal how they keep the magic alive night after night

The Guardian - UK

Muriel’s Wedding review – Toni Collette is outstanding in the film that brought Abba back

Brilliantly led by Collette, PJ Hogan’s 1994 story of a lovable loser was the feelgood sensation that rescued the band’s reputation – how can you resist it?

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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The Independent UK

The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis

Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines.

The Guardian - AU

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent 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 Guardian - 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?

MusicRadar

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

The Independent UK

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

Metal Hammer

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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