Rick Astley looks back on ‘Never Gonna Give You Up,’ and embrace of Rickrolling as autobiography ‘Never’ sees American release.

In his latest book the veteran newsman writes about his ancestors who settled in the American Midwest, and how the Midwesterners' can-do attitude helped define a nation.

This special, "Never Don't Give Up" (the title is based on a tattoo -- not his -- which he'll explain) -- was taped recently at the Beacon Theatre, and is billed as his return to the stage.

Rick Astley fans — and haters — are never gonna give up watching his hit song on YouTube, which just surpassed 1 billion views.