ABBA settle lawsuit against “parasitic” tribute band

Abba have distanced themselves from claim that Boris Johnson played their hits at a party.

Sometimes coming runner-up in a competition can actually be the best thing – just ask Olly Murs. Not only has the charismatic 37-year-old racked up countless catchy hits since coming second on The X Factor in 2009, but he’s added another string to his bow by becoming a popular coach on The Voice UK Now, after a presenting stint on The X Factor alongside his late friend Caroline Flack, Olly is having a second shot at hosting.This time, it’s ITV’s new entertainment juggernaut, Starstruck – a Stars In Their Eyes reboot.The show sees three contestants all transform into the same music icon in a bid to impress the all-star judging panel – Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

David Bowie tribute band Holy Holy have announced that they have removed drummer Woody Woodmansey from an upcoming tour due to his unvaccinated status.The band, which also features Bowie’s longtime producer Tony Visconti, are set to tour the UK for a series of ‘Best Of Bowie’ shows in March.Woodmansey, who played drums for Bowie in his Spiders From Mars era, told fans in a statement on Friday (January 28) that he was no longer in the band, as the other members didn’t feel it was safe to tour with a member not protected against COVID.“It is with deep regret that I have to announce I will no longer be a part of the band Holy Holy,” he wrote.“Due to my medical exemption regarding the C19 vaccination, the band do not feel safe having me involved and have replaced me in the band. Therefore, you will not be seeing me on the upcoming tour in March 2022.”Woodmansey added: “I have no negative feelings towards the band, they are doing what they believe is best for them, whilst I am doing the same.“I am sad not to be part of the band and I will miss connecting with all the fans.

The Sun show the actor entering the RV."He stays in it quite often and has opted to sleep in there instead of getting a hotel on set so he can be by the beach," a source told the British tabloid. "He's really not a private jet, luxury resort kind of guy."Jason has owned the motorhome for some time, even taking it to the "Aquaman" premiere in 2018. The friend's home where the luxury vehicle is parked isn't far from the $3.5 million residence he shared with ex Lisa Bonet.Jason and Lisa, who share two children, announced their split on Jan.

Jana Bennett was the former director of BBC TV who oversaw the reboot of “Dr. Who” and the popular series “Sherlock.”  Jana Bennett was the first woman to be the director of television for the BBC. While in the position, she oversaw the successful series “Sherlock,” “Life on Mars,” and the reboot of “Dr.

Earlier this month, TV presenter Trisha Goddard, 64, took to Instagram to announce her engagement.Trisha, - who nicknames her man #boo - told fans he’d proposed during a hiking trip as she showed off her stunning ring. "Been together 4 years… He makes me laugh, looks after me, is a kid with me …I'm so frickin' HAPPY with him, learned about de bomp-bomp with him…And before you ask, no…. I'm not pregnant!" the star, who now lives in Connecticut, joked.

BBC Radio 4 show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue since it began in 1972. Barry also wrote episodes for the TV comedy series Doctor in the House. Following news of his death today, celebrity friends and admirers of Barry flocked to social media to pay tribute.

Architects have announced the upcoming release of their live album, ‘For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road’, capturing an historic livestream performance at the iconic Abbey Road studios.The 15-track release was recorded during the metalcore outfit’s global streaming event at London’s Abbey Road on December 11, 2021. It’s set for release on March 25 via Epitaph.To mark the album’s announcement, Architects have shared the first taste in single ‘Impermanence’, originally recorded for their February 2021 album, ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’, and featuring Parkway Drive‘s Winston McCall.Where the original ‘Impermanence’ delivers a guttural grind, the Abbey Road performance swims with a more ethereal vibe on the ravaging heavy metal song.Backed by Parallax Orchestra, watch Architects put an epic new spin on ‘Impermanence’ below:Architects were due to head out on UK roads for a national tour next month, however announced its dates had been pushed back to early May, with the addition of a run of shows in Germany added for later in that month. Upon the release of the band’s ninth studio album, NME awarded ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ a four-star rating in their review, saying the album was “proof of their enduring creativity”.“It pushes Architects into unexplored territory and a bold new future where even bigger venues and audiences surely await.”1. ‘Do You Dream Of Armageddon?’ 2. ‘Black Lungs’ 3. ‘Giving Blood’ 4. ‘Discourse Is Dead’ 5. ‘Dead Butterflies’ 6. ‘An Ordinary Extinction’ 7. ‘Impermanence’ 8. ‘Flight Without Feathers’ 9. ‘Little Wonder’ 10. ‘Animals’ 11. ‘Libertine’ 12. ‘Goliath’ 13. ‘Demi God’ 14. ‘Meteor’ 15. ‘Dying Is Absolutely Safe’

Downton Abbey: A New Era is being postponed and has a new release date.

If you love a period drama with a touch of class, you won’t want to miss The Gilded Age, the latest offering from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. But forget English stately piles inhabited by toffs like the Granthams – Julian has crossed the pond to America to tell this tale, set at the end of the 19th Century. It was a time when industry and the economy were on the up, creating a wealthy elite to join the old money families of the establishment.The story begins in 1882, when young Marian Brook, the orphaned daughter of a general, moves into the New York home of her “old money aunts”, Ada and Agnes.

discussing their respective roles in “No Time to Die” and “Being the Ricardos” as part of Variety’s annual “Actors on Actors” series in which thespians politely grill each other for their fans’ viewing pleasure.During the laughter-filled bro chat, Craig dropped a gender-bending bombshell about their time working together: “I remember you were in drag — but I know that’s a whole other story.”Bardem went on to admit that he popped “out of a cake” to surprise his co-star on his birthday.“I was supposed to be the Bond girl that night, and oh, my God, I was,” he revealed. “I sang ‘Happy Birthday  to You,’ my best Marilyn Monroe impersonation.

circling for years that the British actor, 49, could possibly be the next James Bond.And as it turns out, his name has finally been thrown in as “part of the conversation” to take over the role of the infamous spy from Daniel Craig.Craig, 53, has played the MI6 womanizer since 2006’s “Casino Royale” until the last installment, “No Time to Die” (2021).Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson recently appeared on Deadline’s “Crew Call” podcast and discussed the idea of Elba’s casting.“Well, we know Idris — I’m friends with him and he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli said.

A whole summer of events ranging from family events, live music and tribute acts have been confirmed for the return of the Tatton Park Pop Up Festival for summer 2022.

The Gilded Age seems destined to be a hit. After all, American viewers are huge fans of British period dramas—or so it appears. The Tudors, Downton Abbey, , and are just a few of the series to find runaway success focusing on a time that transports us to yesteryear.

LOS ANGELES -- ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus is launching a radio show on Apple Music, with hopes of figuring out why his songs like “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen” have stayed stuck in the heads of so much of the world for so many decades.The guitarist, singer and co-songwriter from the Swedish supergroup will host the “Björn from ABBA and Friends’ Radio Show” on Apple Music Hits starting Monday.The limited series includes music and conversations with Ulvaeus' friends and collaborators, starting in the first episode with his fellow producer, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers.Ulvaeus and Rodgers talk about the secrets of hit-making and why ABBA's music has remained in the public consciousness.“I have long wanted to ask some emotionally intelligent as well as intellectual people who know about ABBA about why they think our songs have lasted for such a long time — almost 40 years — because I don’t understand it myself,” the 76-year-old Ulvaeus said.The show comes amid a major ABBA renaissance. Ulvaeus and bandmates Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Benny Andersson released their first new music together in four decades in November on the album “Voyager.” And in May, a series of holographic live shows are set to begin, created by the group and George Lucas’ special-effects company, Industrial Light & Magic.Ulvaeus' other guests on the radio show include Catherine Johnson, the British playwright who wrote the stage play of “Mamma Mia!” and the screenplay for the subsequent film.Johan Renck, the creative director of the forthcoming concerts, guests on another episode, all of which air at 3 p.m.

Ever since talk of Daniel Craig stepping away from the role of James Bond first emerged, Idris Elba has consistently been viewed as a frontrunner for the role — in the media, at least.

James Bond, Idris Elba has been “part of the conversation” about who’ll take over from Daniel Craig as 007.Daniel Craig’s last outing as Bond was in 2021’s No Time To Die and since he announced his plans to step down from the role, there has been plenty of speculation about who’ll be the new James Bond.In a new interview with the Deadline Podcast though, producer Barbara Broccoli has responded to the various rumours that Idris Elba will be the next 007.“Well, we know Idris, we’re friends with him, and he’s a magnificent actor. And, you know, it’s been part of the conversation, but it’s always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat,” she said.“I think we have decided that until No Time to Die has had its run and Daniel has been able to – well, we’ve all been able to savour, reap the benefits of Daniel’s wonderful tenure, we’re not gonna think about, or talk about anybody else.”Previously, Broccoli has said “I think it will be a man because I don’t think a woman should play James Bond.