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Abba's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" Hits One Billion Spotify Streams

Abba's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A man after midnight)" from 1979 has reached over a billion streams on Spotify. It is the Swedish stars' second song to break the billion mark – in 2023, "Dancing queen" reached the same figures.

Abba's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" Hits One Billion Spotify Streams

ABBA's "Dancing Queen" Hits One Billion YouTube Views

The music video for ABBA's classic ”Dancing Queen” has received over a billion views on Youtube. .

ABBA's "Dancing Queen" Hits One Billion YouTube Views

Lea Michele Stars in Broadway Revival of Abba Musical Chess

Benny Andersson's and Björn Ulvaeus' musical "Chess" makes a comeback on Broadway. Lea Michele, known from the TV series "Glee", gets the lead role.

Lea Michele Stars in Broadway Revival of Abba Musical Chess

Michael B Tretow, ABBA Sound Engineer, Dies at 80

Michael B Tretow, among other things celebrated as ABBA's sound engineer, is dead, confirms the family to Aftonbladet. "You meant more to us four in ABBA than anyone else", says Benny Andersson in a comment to the newspaper.

Michael B Tretow, ABBA Sound Engineer, Dies at 80

Yung Lean receives Stim award

Yung Lean receives Stims award Platinagitarren. The jury believes that the versatile hip-hop artist has managed to master "the almost impossible art of balancing breadth with great musical integrity".

Yung Lean receives Stim award

First Time - Sjöholm and Körberg Tour Together

For the first time – Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg will tour together on their own. I will fight to get to sing as much as possible with Tommy, says Helen Sjöholm.

First Time - Sjöholm and Körberg Tour Together

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

The photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died, according to her closest relatives for Sveriges Radio's Culture News. She became 63 years old.

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

"Chess" to Dalhalla Next Summer

A concert version of the musical "Chess" will be staged at Dalhalla in Rättvik next summer. Philip Jalmelid, Tuva B Larsen, Peter Johansson, Malena Tuvung, and Loa Falkman will play the lead roles.

"Chess" to Dalhalla Next Summer

Newkid gets top "Så mycket bättre" effect

That there is a "Så mycket bättre" effect is well known in the music industry. But which songs have done best when interpreted by other artists on the TV program? According to new music data from the copyright organization Stim, number one on the list is "Du måste finnas" with Newkid.

Newkid gets top "Så mycket bättre" effect

ABBA Drummer Roger Palm is Dead

The drummer Roger Palm, known for having played with, among others, Abba and Ted Gärdestad, has passed away. This is confirmed by the family to Aftonbladet.

ABBA Drummer Roger Palm is Dead

ABBA to Trump: Stop Using Our Music

Donald Trump is using Abbas' music and videos in his election campaign. Now the record company is demanding that he stops.

ABBA to Trump: Stop Using Our Music

Ulvaeus: It may have been the last time for Abba

In the end of May, the four members of Abba received the Vasa Order from King Carl Gustaf at Stockholm Palace. A rare joint public appearance for the pop icons – and perhaps the last.

Ulvaeus: It may have been the last time for Abba