Introduction
“ABBA News – Björn Reunites | Frida’s Message To Fans & More”
The summer of 2025 has brought exciting updates from the world of ABBA.
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Milestones in Music: ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” became their first video to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, a milestone celebrated with a heartfelt message from Frida. She recalled hearing the song’s backing track for the first time and knowing instantly it would be a hit. Around the same time, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” also reached 1 billion streams on Spotify, reaffirming the group’s enduring popularity with younger audiences.
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Rare Treasures Shared: ABBA’s official Instagram released behind-the-scenes outtakes from the filming of The Winner Takes It All. These lighthearted clips show the band in a fun, relaxed manner, contrasting with the song’s emotional tone, and giving fans a rare glimpse of their private personalities—especially Agnetha’s playful side.
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Björn’s Special Reunion: On July 12, 2025, Björn reunited with the surviving members of his pre-ABBA group, The Hootenanny Singers, during the long-running Visfestivalen in his hometown, Västervik. Alongside Tomas Ledin and Niklas Strömstedt, they performed an eight-song, 30-minute set dressed in the group’s classic red shirts. It was a nostalgic, emotional, and elegant reunion.
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Community and Legacy: Björn also reconnected with ABBA’s film director Lasse Hallström for a screening of ABBA: The Movie. In addition, together with his wife Christina, he hosted a gathering for elderly guests through the Swedish non-profit Aldrekontakt, aimed at combating loneliness and fostering community.
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Benny’s Update: Benny Andersson, through his company RMV, co-produced a new feature documentary about Swedish singer Siw Malmkvist, set for release in September 2025.
Overall, ABBA continues to celebrate new milestones, reconnect with their roots, and engage warmly with fans—showing that their music and legacy remain as alive as ever.