The Chronicle Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. The Swedish pop icons dominating the UK airwaves on the exact day Gavin was born
  2. 5. The prestigious golden statuette handed out to Hollywood's finest actors
  3. 8. The proud regional identity and dialect of a native born in Newcastle
  4. 9. The legendary King of Rock 'n' Roll who was still ruling the charts in 1976
  5. 11. The French wine region world-famous for its rich, prestigious red varieties
  6. 12. Shaken, not stirred: a sophisticated cocktail often served with an olive
  7. 13. An Italian masterpiece made of stretched dough, rich tomato sauce, and cheese
  8. 14. The legendary stadium where the Magpies fly high on Tyneside
Down
  1. 2. Hit it out of the park! America's favourite summer pastime
  2. 3. The official position of the player standing between the posts
  3. 4. A refreshing, fizzy blend of rum, lime, mint, and sugar
  4. 6. A baseball batsman's ultimate triumph, clearing all the bases in one swing
  5. 7. The milestone age Gavin is officially celebrating on this historic day
  6. 10. A true expert of food and fine dining; a culinary connoisseur
  7. 11. A professional musician who lays down the rhythm and baseline on four strings