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Night of the Proms goes public with news of Roxette cancellation

ANTWERP (UPDATED) - The organizers of "Night of the Proms" have told the general public now what they reported to TDR a few days ago: Roxette will not be appearing. Read the full story...


Roxette bows out of “Proms” concert series

ANTWERP (UPDATED) - With the concert series only about a month away, and with Marie Fredriksson's treatment and recovery plan still undetermined, Roxette has been forced to bow out of their "Night of the Proms" appearances. Read the full story...


Guestbook full of get-well wishes to be sent to Marie

VIENNA - Stuffed with over 1,500 messages from fans around the world, including many from readers of The Daily Roxette, the "e-Wishes" guestbook created online by Judith Seuma has been printed out and bound into a book. Read the full story...


“A Thing About You” cover picture announced

The German branch of EMI has published the cover picture of Roxette's latest single, "A Thing About You". Read the full story...


Peas vanish from album titles and cover art

STOCKHOLM - The peas are gone… and possibly, we had something to do with it. Read the full story...


Marie still dizzy at times and in some pain

EDITOR'S NOTE: It should be made clear that much of what has been written lately in the Swedish press (and used as source material here) is based on speculation, or about patients, in general, who have such tumors. Read the full story...


Argentinian station can’t wait… plays webcast version of ATAY

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA - One of the most important radio stations here in Argentina played the new Roxette single on Monday evening. Read the full story...


“Tro, jag vill känna tro…” Multitudes of fans around the world express concern and love for Marie

NEW YORK - Fans around the world reacted with shock, disbelief, and immediate concern upon learning that Marie had suffered a concussion. Read the full story...


New video available on Swedish sites

STOCKHOLM - Roxette's latest video, "A Thing About You", is now available in streaming Real format on two Swedish news portals. Read the full story...


Night of the Proms gigs not cancelled yet

One of the organizers of Night of the Proms concert tour, Dirk Hohmeyer of PSE-Germany, has posted a statement on the tour's web site. Read the full story...


News of Marie’s condition spreads worldwide

NEW YORK - As news of Marie Fredriksson's accident and the resulting discovery of a brain tumor speads, reports have appeared yesterday and today in newspapers, and on radio and TV programs, in locations around the world. Read the full story...


Roxette Could Be One Of EMI UK’s Upcoming Successes

LONDON - The Guardian has recently published an article on EMI UK and its future. Read the full story...


Video to be premiered on Aftonbladet site

STOCKHOLM - Fans waiting to see the video of "A Think About You" will get a chance tomorrow (Tuesday) when the Swedish tabloid newspaper Aftonbladet will have the net-premiere on their website. Read the full story...


Marie’s fainting caused by a brain tumor

STOCKHOLM - In an official press release sent to various media outlets including The Daily Roxette, Roxette's manager reports that doctors have found a small tumor in the back of Marie's head which probably caused her fainting episode earlier this week. Read the full story...


Marie suffers serious head injury

EDITOR'S NOTE / UPDATE: - Since the publication of this article, The Daily Roxette has been in touch with several sources close to Marie. Read the full story...


Marie reported to be hospitalized

ANTWERP - Marie Fredriksson, who was supposed to make an appearance at a Night of the Proms news conference, fainted in her bathroom and was taken to a hospital according to a report by Belgian radio station Q-Music. Read the full story...


Fans compile lyrics to “A Thing About You”

Many TDR subscribers using our SmallTalk forum have been having fun figuring out and compiling the lyrics to the new single after having either heard the song on the radio, or a recording made of the premiere broadcast. Read the full story...


Monday morning premiere for “A Thing About You”

STOCKHOLM - Fans around the world with access to the Internet will be able to hear Roxette's new single, "A Thing About You" on Monday morning. Read the full story...


More covers surface of “It Must Have Been Love”

With big international hits, come the inevitable cover versions… and we've learned about a couple of recent covers of Roxette songs. Read the full story...


Video of “A Thing About You” to be included in maxi-single

STOCKHOLM - "A Thing About You", the new Roxette single slated to be released on October 14th, will be available in two different packages. Read the full story...


Short list of songs selected for ‘Night Of The Proms’

ANTWERP - Roxette, accompanied by the Il Novecento orchestra under the direction of Robert Groslot, will perform four or five hit songs during each of the upcoming 'Night of the Proms' concerts. Read the full story...


More Roxette hits on VH-1 tonight

Tonight at 1:30 a.m., VH-1 Europe will broadcast another classic Greatest Hits show featuring six or seven of Roxette's catalogue of hits. Read the full story...


“A Thing About You” not (yet) on the Proms playlist

ANTWERP - The upcoming new single, "A Thing About You," is not scheduled to be performed during Roxette's time on stage during the Night of the Proms concerts, at least not at the moment. Read the full story...


Aftonbladet calls Åkerlund Roxette’s third member

STOCKHOLM - Jonas Åkerlund is referred to as Roxette's third member in Sunday's edition of the Swedish tabloid newspaper Aftonbladet because when Per and Marie release a new album, Jonas seems to always somehow be involved. Read the full story...


More peas please: Follow-up CD to be called “Power Peas”

STOCKHOLM - Having tweaked the idea a bit, Roxette and EMI have changed the title of the second of the two upcoming compilation albums. Read the full story...


“Night of the Proms” tour extended

Additional concert dates continue to be added to the "Night of the Proms" tour, making this the biggest year yet for this concert series: Wednesday, 20 November, Rotterdamn (Ahoy) Thursday, 19 December, Dortmund (Westfalenhalle) (chairs only) Saturday, 21 December, Cologne (Kölnarena) (chairs only) Sunday, 22 December, Hamburg (Color Line Arena) (chairs only) For a complete list of tour dates, see the Night of the Proms website. Read the full story...


Tracklisting announced for “Love Peas: The Ballad Hits”

STOCKHOLM - The tracklisting for the new compilation album, which will be titled "Love Peas: The Ballad Hits," was released by EMI today and published on Roxette's own website. Read the full story...


Like peas in a pod, Roxette songs lined up for public consumption

STOCKHOLM - EMI Sweden and Roxette's management issued this release today (somewhat strangely, in Swedish). Read the full story...


Per suggests taking Roxette on tour – next summer!

HALMSTAD - "Night of the Proms" aside, Per Gessle wants to take Roxette out on tour again soon, probably next summer, according to a report published today in several Swedish newpapers. Read the full story...


Gessle plans to release new solo album

HALMSTAD - Roxette is coming out soon with two compilation albums, but Per Gessle is thinking of releasing a solo album too. Read the full story...


“Breathe” is title of other new song on “Ballad Hits”

STOCKHOLM - "Breathe" is the title of the other new song that – along with "A Thing About You" – will appear on Roxette´s upcoming compilation album, "The Ballad Hits." Read the full story...


Per: “New ballad untypical for Roxette”

STOCKHOLM - According to Per, the new ballad from Roxette, "A Thing About You", will be untypical for Roxette. Read the full story...