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ABBA fever hits Stockholm at museum opening

ABBA fever hit Stockholm on Tuesday when a museum devoted to the Swedish pop legends opened -- filling a void in the hearts of millions of fans since the group disbanded three decades ago and likely to fill the pockets of Sweden's tourism industry too. "I'm so moved, I think it's so fantastic that we get to see the history of ABBA," said 46-year-old Swede Henrik Ahlen, who lives in London but came to Stockholm to be one of the first to tour the new museum.

ABBA fever hits Stockholm at museum opening

ABBA fever hit Stockholm on Tuesday when a museum devoted to the Swedish pop legends opened -- filling a void in the hearts of millions of fans since the group disbanded three decades ago and likely to fill the pockets of Sweden's tourism industry too. "I'm so moved, I think it's so fantastic that we get to see the history of ABBA," said 46-year-old Swede Henrik Ahlen, who lives in London but came to Stockholm to be one of the first to tour the new museum.

ABBA fever hits Stockholm at museum opening

ABBA fever hit Stockholm on Tuesday when a museum devoted to the Swedish pop legends opened -- filling a void in the hearts of millions of fans since the group disbanded three decades ago and likely to fill the pockets of Sweden's tourism industry too. "I'm so moved, I think it's so fantastic that we get to see the history of ABBA," said 46-year-old Swede Henrik Ahlen, who lives in London but came to Stockholm to be one of the first to tour the new museum.

ABBA museum opens in Stockholm

Copenhagen, May 7 (EFE).- A museum dedicated to ABBA, the most popular Swedish group of all time, opened on Tuesday in Stockholm, giving fans of the iconic band an opportunity to enjoy interactive displays. "ABBA The Museum" is a trip into the world of Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Faltskog, who cranked out hit after hit during their 1972-1982 run, selling more than 380 million records, and staying current with a hit musical and 2008 film.

Dancing Queens rejoice: first ABBA museum to open in Sweden

The world's first museum dedicated to Sweden's iconic disco group ABBA is set to open in Stockholm on Tuesday, offering visitors a chance to get up close and personal with the 1970s foursome with a little help from modern technology. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the opening, with many sharing their excitement on the museum's Facebook page: "I'll be there," vowed Bea Schroeer of Berlin, while Alexander Kossovsky of Saint Petersburg wrote: "Can't wait to go!! Hurray! After all this time!!"

Rapper Chris Kelly dies aged 34

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Psy's 'Gentleman' takes dive in US charts

Psy's new single "Gentleman" has plunged in the US hit parade as the South Korean rapper struggles to repeat the success of his global chart-topper "Gangnam Style". "Gentleman" dropped to 26th place in the Billboard Hot 100, updated on Wednesday, from fifth last week and 12th on its debut a fortnight ago. Sales of "Gentleman" fell by 50 percent to 36,000. The music video of Psy's new single has been watched more than 267 million times on YouTube since it was posted on April 13, but Billboard only counts the number of views in the United States.

Conde Nast launches video programming for Vogue and Wired

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Conde Nast is launching a slate of Web series inspired by its the fashion magazine Vogue and the technology monthly Wired. The media company announced the new digital programming in a presentation to advertisers on Wednesday. The Vogue- and Wired-inspired shows follow similar digital video initiatives for Conde Nast's Glamour and GQ.

Mamma Mia! Bookie offers odds on ABBA reunion

LONDON (Reuters) - A British bookmaker is taking bets on an ABBA comeback after singer Agnetha Faltskog hinted at a possible reunion for Sweden's most successful band. Faltskog, who has come out of retirement to release a solo album called "A", was asked by German's Die Zeit Magazine if she would be open to an ABBA reunion and she responded positively. "Maybe a charity concert? I would not say 'No' right away," she said.

ABBA The Museum to open in Stockholm

Fans of the legendary Swedish disco group ABBA can hardly wait: in just a few weeks, Stockholm will open the doors to the world's first museum dedicated to the iconic foursome. After "ABBA The Movie" in 1977, the "Mamma Mia" musical and movie, and a 2010 travelling museum exhibit, the world's first permanent ABBA museum will open in central Stockholm on May 7. "We're going to offer visitors a unique experience," museum director Mattias Hansson tells AFP, revealing that they may even get a chance to speak live with a band member.
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