Person: Benny Andersson

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culture

New Abba songs reviewed: a perky, moving return to pop’s highest peaks

It is so powerful to hear Agnetha and Anni-Frid singing I Still Have Faith In You together after 40 years — and the slinky, cheeky Don’t Shut Me Down is even better

celebrity

Steps have released a new song and be prepared to hear it everywhere

general

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

world

Abba reunite for opening of restaurant-entertainment venture Mamma Mia! The Party in Stockholm

general

Life comes full Circle for ABBA co-creator Benny Andresson

celebrity

There'll never be an ABBA reunion, Bjorn promises

'Once' stage adaptation wins Olivier Award

The stage adaptation of the Irish film 'Once' has won two gongs at the Laurence Olivier Awards in London overnight.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

Sure, we looked dumb - but we saved a shedload of tax: Abba explain those outfits

Abba's trademark outfits of spangles and sparkles were in fact part of a (not-so-fiendish) tax-saving scheme

Sun, 16 Feb, 2014

Barlow to launch former ABBA star's career

Former ABBA singer Agnetha Faltskog is getting Gary Barlow to help relaunch her career.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2012

ABBA set to release 'new song'

ABBA are set to release their first new song in 18 years.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012

US ovation for Susan Boyle as she previews new album

Singing superstar Susan Boyle was given a standing ovation on US TV as she gave the first preview of her new album.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Bunting leads Oaks contenders

Blue Bunting will take on 12 fillies in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2011

Aurore given Oaks go-ahead

John Dunlop has been given the approval of owner Benny Andersson to run Beatrice Aurore in the Investec Oaks.

Sun, 22 May, 2011

Abba reunion on the cards?

Abba could reform after more than 30 years apart.

Mon, 03 Jan, 2011

Super Kala set to step up

Richard Hannon is already considering stepping Goodwood maiden winner Kalahaag up to Pattern company.

Fri, 30 Jul, 2010

Abba reunion hint

Abba always vowed never to re-form despite a raft of lucrative offers and the runaway success of the Mamma Mia! stage show and film.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2010

Mamma Mia to find new home at Marquee

THE biggest show in town is coming to Cork and it will have ABBA fans dancing in the isles.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2009

Kylie joins line-up for Abba tribute gig

Pop princess Kylie Minogue is to play her only UK show of the year as one of the headliners at Radio 2’s tribute to Abba, it was announced today.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2009

Abba stars reteam for new tune after 15 years

Former Abba stars Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are set to premiere the first pop song they've co-written in 15 years.

Sat, 09 May, 2009

Multidimensional blooms at Haydock

Multidimensional overcame tough conditions and a brave opponent to register his first success of the season in the Group Three toteswinger Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2008

Abba reunite for Swedish film premiere

The four members of legendary pop supergroup Abba reunited for the first time in 22 years on Friday at the Swedish premiere of movie musical 'Mamma Mia!'.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2008

Hollywood stars turn out for 'Mamma Mia' premiere

The red carpet was rolled out through a lemon grove tonight in London for Hollywood’s A-list.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2008

Abba duo settle musical feud

ABBA stars Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus have settled a long-running legal dispute with a Swedish playwright pal over credits for a musical.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2008

Brosnan to sing with Streep in Mamma Mia!

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan will be showing off his singing skills when he teams up with Meryl Streep for the big screen adaptation of hit musical Mamma Mia!

Thu, 08 Mar, 2007

Abba stars caught up in copyright battle over musical

Abba stars Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus must await a court's decision to find out if they can stage their new musical as a full theatrical spectacular in America.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2007

Hanks company to make Mamma Mia film

Mamma Mia, the musical based on the songs of ABBA, is to be made into a film by Tom Hanks' production company.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2006

Mamma Mia! To hit the big screen

The hit Abba stage musical Mamma Mia! is being transformed into a movie by the former band’s songwriters, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and big-screen star Tom Hanks, it was revealed today.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2006

Band member quashes hopes of Abba reform

Abba will never reform, one of the Swedish band's songwriters and former members has said.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005

Madonna: I begged to use Abba's song

Madonna has told how she wrote a grovelling letter to Abba asking if she could use their music on her new single.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2005

Abba's Bjorn and Benny in court over musical

Former ABBA members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson went to court today in a failed attempt to settle a dispute about who wrote the script to one of their musicals, Swedish media reported.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2005

Smash hit Abba show set to storm England and US

Abba stars Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are finally ready to launch the English version of their hit Swedish stage show Kristina From Duvemal.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2005

ABBA stars sue tribute show

Co-creators of the hit musical Mamma Mia! And ex-ABBA stars Bjorn Ulvaeus (pictured) and Benny Andersson are suing the producers of a smaller-scale tribute touring show of the same name.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004

Abba reunited for Eurovision

Swedish supergroup Abba are being reunited at tonight’s Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals.

Wed, 12 May, 2004