Introduction
ABBA News – Björn Reunites | Frida’s Message To Fans & More
The video highlights a series of exciting updates for ABBA fans in the summer of 2025.
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ABBA Milestones:
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Dancing Queen surpassed 1 billion YouTube views, ABBA’s first video to do so. To celebrate, Frida sent fans a heartfelt message, recalling the moment she first heard the song’s backing track and instantly knew it would be a hit.
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Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) also reached 1 billion Spotify streams, showing ABBA’s enduring popularity with younger generations.
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Fan Connections:
ABBA’s Instagram released rare behind-the-scenes outtakes from The Winner Takes It All video shoot, giving fans a rare glimpse of the band’s private, playful side, especially Agnetha, contrasting with her public image. -
Björn’s Reunion:
On July 12, 2025, Björn Ulvaeus reunited with his first band, the Hootenanny Singers, performing at the Visfestivalen in his hometown of Västervik. He and Tonny Roth, joined by Tomas Ledin and Niklas Strömstedt, performed eight classic songs in their signature red shirts, delighting audiences with nostalgic harmonies.
Björn also reunited with director Lasse Hallström during an open-air screening of ABBA The Movie in Västervik. -
Community Engagement:
Björn and his wife Christina hosted an event for Aldrekontakt, a Swedish non-profit that combats loneliness among the elderly. They invited seniors and volunteers to their home for a day of singing, memories, and community. -
Benny’s Update:
Benny, through his film company RMV, co-produced a documentary about Siw Malmkvist, set for release on September 3, 2025, with a trailer already available.
The video concludes by celebrating ABBA’s ongoing success, Frida’s active connection with fans, Björn’s musical and social contributions, and Benny’s creative projects—showing that the ABBA legacy remains vibrant and deeply connected to both music and community.