Number 1 Songs in 2020 — UK and US Charts
"Blinding Lights"
The Weeknd
The Weeknd's synth-pop masterpiece was the most-streamed song of 2020 globally and spent a total of four weeks at UK number one across multiple runs. Its 1980s-inspired sound provided an escapist soundtrack to lockdown.
"Blinding Lights"
The Weeknd
Despite never reaching the official Billboard Hot 100 number one spot (due to chart technicalities), 'Blinding Lights' was the number one song of 2020 on Billboard's year-end chart and became the most-streamed song on Spotify at the time.
Biggest Films of 2020 — Box Office Hits
Bad Boys for Life
Box Office: $426 million
In a year when cinemas were mostly closed, the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence sequel topped the worldwide box office. It was released in January before lockdowns began. Many major releases were delayed to 2021 or moved to streaming platforms.
Fashion and Style of 2020
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 2020
Buildings completed and structures opened in 2020