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Lea Michele Stars in Broadway Revival of Abba Musical Chess

Benny Andersson's and Björn Ulvaeus' musical "Chess" makes a comeback on Broadway. Lea Michele, known from the TV series "Glee", gets the lead role.

Lea Michele Stars in Broadway Revival of Abba Musical Chess

New Book Fair CEO Aims to Engage More Young Readers

A record number of international guests, 50 seminars on love and a stage with Nordic and Baltic drama – this is what this year's book fair in Gothenburg will be like. We will get a global perspective on our time, promises its new head Oskar Ekström.

New Book Fair CEO Aims to Engage More Young Readers

Michael B Tretow, ABBA Sound Engineer, Dies at 80

Michael B Tretow, among other things celebrated as ABBA's sound engineer, is dead, confirms the family to Aftonbladet. "You meant more to us four in ABBA than anyone else", says Benny Andersson in a comment to the newspaper.

Michael B Tretow, ABBA Sound Engineer, Dies at 80

First Time - Sjöholm and Körberg Tour Together

For the first time – Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg will tour together on their own. I will fight to get to sing as much as possible with Tommy, says Helen Sjöholm.

First Time - Sjöholm and Körberg Tour Together

Celebrities in appeal against AI: "An unfair threat"

A call to arms that warns of the threat from artificial intelligence has gathered over ten thousand signatures from creative industries – including Björn Ulvaeus, reports The Guardian. .

Celebrities in appeal against AI: "An unfair threat"

"Chess" to Dalhalla Next Summer

A concert version of the musical "Chess" will be staged at Dalhalla in Rättvik next summer. Philip Jalmelid, Tuva B Larsen, Peter Johansson, Malena Tuvung, and Loa Falkman will play the lead roles.

"Chess" to Dalhalla Next Summer

Newkid gets top "Så mycket bättre" effect

That there is a "Så mycket bättre" effect is well known in the music industry. But which songs have done best when interpreted by other artists on the TV program? According to new music data from the copyright organization Stim, number one on the list is "Du måste finnas" with Newkid.

Newkid gets top "Så mycket bättre" effect

ABBA Drummer Roger Palm is Dead

The drummer Roger Palm, known for having played with, among others, Abba and Ted Gärdestad, has passed away. This is confirmed by the family to Aftonbladet.

ABBA Drummer Roger Palm is Dead

Bjorn Ulvaeus has gotten married

Abba star Björn Ulvaeus has married his third great love, the Dane Christina Sas. The wedding took place in Copenhagen on Saturday.

Bjorn Ulvaeus has gotten married

Björn Ulvaeus' podcast company is acquired

PodX acquires the Swedish podcast company Perfect Day, the company announces in a press release, which [Breakit](https://www. breakit.

Björn Ulvaeus' podcast company is acquired

The Trump Campaign: Had a License to Play Abba

Donald Trump's team is fighting back and claims that they had the right to play Abba for the audience at their election rally. .

The Trump Campaign: Had a License to Play Abba

ABBA to Trump: Stop Using Our Music

Donald Trump is using Abbas' music and videos in his election campaign. Now the record company is demanding that he stops.

ABBA to Trump: Stop Using Our Music