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Rick Astley Has Never Rickrolled Anyone — But Says He ‘Appreciates the Life’ the Viral Song Gave Him (Exclusive)

In a new memoir, ‘Never: The Autobiography,’ the English rocker opens up about “Never Gonna Give You Up,” the viral meme that followed and how instant fame affected his personal life Frank ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Passes 1 Billion Spotify Streams

He can probably thank the Rickrolling phenomenon for this one. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital Rick Astley‘s 1987 hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” has passed 1 billion streams on ...
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Rick Astley On New Book ‘Never,’ Connection To ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Rick Astley performs at Royal Albert Hall on November 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns) With YouTube views nearing two billion and Spotfiy ...
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1 billion and counting: Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ hits Spotify milestone

Almost 40 years after it first hit the charts, Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” has hit a major Spotify milestone. Read more trending news The catchy ‘80s tune hit a billion streams on the ...