Sat Feb 07 22:50:00 UTC 2026: # The Weeknd and KISS Achieve YouTube Billion Views Milestone

The Story

This week marks a significant achievement for both The Weeknd and KISS as their music videos enter YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The Weeknd’s 2020 hit “Blinding Lights” secured its place as his seventh video to reach this milestone, while KISS celebrates their first entry with the 1979 classic, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.”

Key Points

  • The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is his seventh video to surpass one billion views on YouTube.
  • “Blinding Lights” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and is from the album After Hours.
  • Previous Weeknd hits that have achieved this milestone include “Starboy,” “Save Your Tears,” and “The Hills.”
  • KISS’s “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” filmed in 1979, is their first video to reach one billion views on YouTube.
  • “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album Dynasty reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200.

Key Takeaways

  • The Weeknd continues to demonstrate his strong digital presence with multiple videos reaching the billion-view mark.
  • KISS, despite being a band formed in the 1970s, shows enduring popularity and relevance in the digital age.
  • YouTube remains a powerful platform for artists, both contemporary and classic, to reach a massive audience.

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