rom young boys bonded by their unique positions and the tragic death of their mother, to grown men with obvious tension, Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship has become more strained in recent years.
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ABBA have welcomed the one millionth visitor to their Voyage show, with Björn Ulvaeus telling NME about what the future has in store for the ambitious live experience. Watch our video interview with Ulvaeus above.Last night (Monday April 17) saw young ABBA fan Josie Felix chosen as the winner to the one millionth visitor to see the show at the purpose-built ABBA Arena in London.
She had been selected from scores of competition entries for writing her own song about how her dad would play ABBA on the school run when she was a child.After their meeting, Ulvaeus sat down with NME to reflect on the show’s success.“It’s amazing – it has surpassed any dream I could have ever had,” he said of reaching the milestone of entertaining one million people in less than a year since the Voyage first opened. “We’ve somehow reached new generations by some miracle.
I don’t know how, but there you are. [2008 musical movie] Mamma Mia, I suppose played a role in that.
There are new generations coming along.”A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)The show sees CGI reincarnations (or ‘ABBA-tars’) based on the movements and performance of the living Swedish pop legends. These are then painstakingly presented to appear to be playing live with the appearance of the band in their ’70s prime, backed by a full live band present in the room.The success of Voyage has kicked off a debate about which artists could adopt the format next, with members of the Sex Pistols and Spice Girls responding to the call.“That feels good – to be in the front line of technology,” said Ulvaeus of the conversation the band have started, “but technology is just one part of it.
There are so many other moving parts. Sometimes there’s talent, there’s good songs, there’s all of
.rom young boys bonded by their unique positions and the tragic death of their mother, to grown men with obvious tension, Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship has become more strained in recent years.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived.On Sunday, the newly-crowned royals got a royal welcome as the trumpets sounded from the stage and they were spotted arriving at their seats inside the grounds of Windsor Castle.Charles and Camilla — who arrived earlier than expected — were greeted with cheers and applause from the over 20,000 attendees inside the venue.As they made their way, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte curtsied as a sign of respect. Also joining them in the box were Prince William and Prince George, as well as other immediate members of the family.The royals had mini Union Jack flags to wave as they took in the show.Sunday's coronation concert is shaping up to be a big event.
Numerous celebrities have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III, including Katy Perry and Emma Thompson. Actress Emma, 64, led the star-studded arrivals in London on Saturday, and was joined by the likes of Ant and Dec, Edward Enninful, Nick Cave and Stephen Fry at the historic event. Royal fans were surprised to see certain stars at the the King's Coronation, especially US pop star Katy, 38, who is set to take to the stage on Sunday at the Coronation Concert.
King Charles and Queen Camilla‘s Coronation was a family affair!
Prince Harry looked happy and confident as he was joined by Mike Tindall and Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at King Charles' Coronation in London on Saturday. The Duke of Sussex, 38, who jetted into the UK from Los Angeles on Friday morning, with his wife Meghan Markle, 41, remaining in California, grinned from ear to ear as he was seen departing Westminster Abbey following the official crowning of his father and stepmother Camilla. Harry was pictured alongside former rugby player Mike, husband of Zara Tindall, and Beatrice's husband Edoardo, with the pair showing their support for the Duke of Sussex.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are braving the rainy weather for a royal photo opp!
A truly A-list event. Celebrities including Lionel Richie and Jill Biden attended King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, May 6.
Timeless lady! Princess Kate arrived at King Charles III’s coronation in a regal outfit fit for a royal.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton), along with their three children, arrive for the Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey on Saturday (May 6) in London, England.
The weather is not holding up for King Charles’ Coronation and his wife Queen Camilla needed some assistance to make sure her dress didn’t get ruined by the wet ground.
Numerous celebrities have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III, including Katy Perry and Emma Thompson. Actress Emma, 64, led the star-studded arrivals in London on Saturday, and was joined by the likes of Ant and Dec, Edward Enninful, Nick Cave and Stephen Fry at the historic event. Royal fans were surprised to see certain stars at the the King's Coronation, especially US pop star Katy, 38, who is set to take to the stage on Sunday at the Coronation Concert.
Prior to today's Coronation, the York family appeared to enjoy a lavish evening out on the town together, after the King Charles' brother Prince Andrew was papped in central London with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie.The royal trio were photographed leaving a luxury private club in the capital, where they'd been joined by the Princess Anne and her husband Timothy Lawrence, her daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall. Also joining the festivities at Mayfair club Oswald's - which is owned by British entrepreneur Robin Birley - were the Kents - the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael - as well as Prince Edward (Duke of Wessex) and his wife Sophie.The owner of the plush club also owns and runs 5 Hertford Street, which is where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date, but despite being in London for his father's big day, Charles' youngest son was absent from the festivities.
The Lottery Winners have scored their first UK Number One album, beating Nines, Jessie Ware and The National to top spot.The group’s new LP ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ was released last Friday (April 28) and features Shaun Ryder, Boy George and Frank Turner.“’Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ is the UK’s Number 1 album on the Official Chart. It’s done, we’ve got the trophy!” the band told Official Charts.“Thank you so much to everyone who’s made this happen, we appreciate you so much.
The writers strike, so far, has not affected production on Amazon series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and HBO’s House of the Dragon, both of which are currently shooting in the UK.
Brent Faiyaz has announced details of his ‘F*ck The World, It’s A Wasteland’ world tour – including 14 stops around the UK and Europe. You can buy tickets here.The tour is in support of the R&B singer’s most recent album, last year’s ‘Wastleland’, which featured singles ‘All Mine’ and Drake-assisted ‘Wasting Time’.The DMV singer has revealed that he will be going on a 42-stop world tour that kicks off this month in Florida.
Love is in the air for… Taylor Swift and Matty Healy?!
Hannah Waddingham has some fun with Jason Sudeikis during a Ted Lasso press event at Battersea Power Station last week in London.
American comedian and actor Kevin Hart will be in Manchester this week for a huge stand-up gig as part of his UK arena tour.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked to be enjoying a date night on Monday as they attended a basketball game in Los Angeles, marking their first public appearance together in months. Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, watched the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of the NBA playoffs on 24 April at the Crypto.com Arena in California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles as they sat in a box at the arena together and even appeared on the big screen in front of 20,000 basketball fans - including the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Adam Sandler.