In loving memory of Will Hoebee, Harry van Hoof, and Ron Brandsteder Promotional photo of Bonnie & José Courtesy of José Hoebee's Fan Page Exactly forty years ago, on December 7, 1985, " Waarom ," a single by Bonnie St. Claire & José Hoebee and a Dutch-language cover version of ABBA 's Move On , made its debut on the Tipparade , Holland's 'bubbling under' chart just below the Top 40. Just one week later, the track entered the Dutch singles chart known as " Nationale Hitparad

In loving memory of Hans van Hemert (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Photo by Claude Vanheye - edited by Marco Rens Forty-five years ago, CNR/Carrere Records released Luv’ s fourth album, " Forever Yours ". Coming out just before the Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) festivities in the Netherlands, it was the perfect gift for fans. Considered the final album of Luv’ s classic era, it included the hit singles " One More Little Kissy ," " My Numbe

Photo courtesy of © Marco Rens (Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) In Loving Memory of Jacques Zwart Photo edited by Marco Rens Thirty-five years ago, on November 20, 1990, Luv’ premiered their single “ Hasta Mañana ” , written by Jacques Zwart and released a month earlier, on the Veronica/Nederland 2 TV show " Sportgala: Auto-Maten" . The performance showcased the group’s lineup at the time: Marga Scheide (the sole remaining original member), Diana van Berlo (who had joi

Patty Brard remains the most active former Luv’ member in Dutch media, consistently drawing significant public attention. Here’s her latest news from the past month, covering mid-October to mid-November 2025. Patty Brard discussing "Het Perfecte Plaatje" in AD The October 15 edition of AD newspaper featured an article about the 10th season of RTL 4 's celebrity photo contest, " Het Perfecte Plaatje ," in its " Media & Cultuur " section. Former contestants of the program sh

Between July and November 2025, the ex- Luv' singer Chimène van Oosterhout was at the center of a dynamic mix of television appearances, public events, and media features. From exploring hidden gems on RTL 4 ’s travel program " Nederland Ontdekt " to raising awareness for women’s heart health during Dress Red Day , this leading lady combined her passion for lifestyle, travel, and social causes with high-profile public engagements. She attended prestigious events, including

" So keep your head up in the sky, we're gonna be one forever... " In Loving Memory of Hans van Hemert Special thanks to Marco Rens ( Official Luv', LUV' fan page, Ria Thielsch Fan Zone : Forever Yours ) Luv' anno 1980: Ria Thielsch, Marga Scheide, and José Hoebee Photo edited by Marco Rens Forty-five years ago, CNR/Carrere Records released Luv' s twelfth single, titled " My Number One ." This song introduced a new member of the girl group: Ria Thielsch , who successfully

In loving memory of Will Hoebee, Benny Neyman, Harry van Hoof, Hans Vermeulen, and Edward Reekers Photo by Govert de Roos Forty years ago, in October 1985, RCA Records released Herinnering , a collaboration between Bonnie St. Claire and José Hoebee that reimagined ABBA ’s songs in Dutch. The album—an affectionate tribute to Sweden’s legendary quartet—captured the warmth and melodic brilliance of the originals while giving them a distinctly Dutch voice. Before its releas

Patty Brard remains the most active former Luv' member in the Dutch media and, as such, continues to attract the most public attention. Here's the latest news about her since August: Shownieuws Patty Brard occasionally appears on SBS6 's infotainment news program " Shownieuws " as a showbiz expert. Patty Brard on Shownieuws on August 28, 2025 During the broadcast on August 28, the diva discussed the 30th anniversary of the Dutch commercial TV channel SBS6 , where she has

What’s Been Happening in Luv’ Land since late July? Marga Scheide appeared in Dutch celebrity gossip magazines " Story " and " Weekend...

In Loving memory of Will Hoebee, Benny Neyman, Pim Koopman, Hans Vermeulen, Harry van Hoof, Ron Brandsteder, and David Soul Photo...

Anniversary Milestone: Ria Thielsch’s 45 Years as a Permanent Member of Luv’ Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page and Ria Thielsch...

August 18 marked the release of " Trojan Horse (Matt Pop 2025 Remix), " the sixth single taken from the remix album " Only Luv’ – The...

Today, Ria Thielsch – best known as a member of Dutch pop group Luv’ during two distinct periods (1980–1981 and 2016–2018) alongside...

When Luv’s Future Hung in the Balance Photo edited by Marco Rens Stay tuned for part 2 of our article next month! Exactly forty-five...

Today’s edition of De Telegraaf (August 9, 2025) features an article in its “ Zomer ” (Summer) supplement, in which Patty Brard shares...

Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) From late May to late July, the promotion of the remix album " Only Luv' – The Matt...

Photo credits: Martin Vink, Ronald, Official Luv', Carina Lemoine Carina Lemoine in 1991 Exactly thirty-five years ago, on July 23, 1990,...

Patty Brard remains the most active former Luv' member in the Dutch media and, as such, continues to attract the most public attention....

Shock in Luv' Land Forty-five years ago, exactly, the July 10, 1980, edition of the Dutch most-read newspaper, De Telegraaf , featured an...

More than five years after Luv's breakup and her battle with breast cancer, Chimène van Oosterhout is still a vibrant and active media...