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09/03/2025

McDonald's to launch four new items inspired by classic 1980s era.

The fast-food chain has leaned heavily into nostalgic menus and dishes.

09/02/2025

16 ‘80s Pop Stars Who Peaked Early – But Still Left a Mark on Music.

1. Debbie Gibson When Debbie Gibson burst onto the pop scene in the late ’80s, she was just a teenager […]

09/02/2025

33 Huge ’80s Music Stars Who Suddenly Disappeared.

1. Billy Squier Billy Squier was on fire in the early eighties with “The Stroke” blasting from radios everywhere. He had the guitar riffs, the stage presence, and the perfect setup for long lasting stardom. But one mistake changed everything. His 1984 music video for “Rock Me Tonite” feature...

09/01/2025

The 20 most legendary hair metal bands of all time.

The hair, or glam, metal bands of the 1980s remain one of the true guilty pleasures in the history of music. The hair spray, makeup and catchy pop tunes touched up with distortion were made for MTV. Though there really wasn't much substance to the music, the scene was popular to the mainstream nonet...

08/31/2025

20 underrated '80s bands who are worth rediscovering.

Perhaps they resided in the shadow of someone else within a genre, or maybe there was a lack of mainstream appreciation. Maybe they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. That could have been the case during the 1980s for these 20 bands.

08/30/2025

Things have changed a whole awful lot over the decades. From fashion to hobbies to music, of course, everything is different now than it was even just 30 years ago.

What music looked like back in the day.

08/29/2025

Songs That Defined School Dances in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.

08/28/2025

The most memorable songs from '80s movies.

The image is indelible. John Cusack standing with a boom box over his head...

08/27/2025

12 ’80s Songs That Sound Fun – But Had a Hidden Meaning.

1. “99 Luftballons” by Nena At first listen, this German pop song feels like a playful tune about balloons floating […]

08/27/2025

Singer Belinda Carlisle had always wanted to do an album of covers, but she waited, she says, until she found the right angle to pull the songs together.

The 10 tracks on ‘Once Upon a Time in California,’ which comes out Friday, Aug. 29, are all songs Carlisle loved on the radio in the ’60s and ’70s.

08/26/2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, surprising fans who have been eagerly awaiting the news since they started dating around two years ago.

08/26/2025

Big hair, neon colors, and bigger iconic hits defined the 1980s. While megastars like Michael Jackson and Madonna topped the charts, the decade also gifted us with one-hit wonders.

Big hair, neon colors, and bigger iconic hits defined the 1980s. While megastars like Michael Jackson and Madonna topped the charts, the decade also gifted us with one-hit wonders. These artists exploded onto the scene with a single, unforgettable track, but still couldn't replicate that mainstream....