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Our Best Wishes to Patrick Swayze and Family 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I just wanted to take a moment with our readers to share our support for Patrick
Swayze and his family. We would love to see one of our favorite 80s stars, Mr. Swayze get on with his acting career and to beat the dreaded caner that has so abruptly intruded upon the life of a [...] Read more:Wishes
, Family
80s Movies - Top Box Office Stars of 1980 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The 80s decade started off with some movies that have really stood the test of time.
The first year of the 80s, 1980, saw several promising actors that are still going strong well into the 21st century.
The Star Wars franchise was going strong in 1980. And with the release of Empire Strike Back in 1980, [...]
80s New Wave Music 0000-00-00 00:00:00 In the early 1980s thousands of UK bands hoped to make it like Duran Duran. The second British invasion helped to power the new wave music explosion in the U.S. as many bands and artists were picked up by MTV and recording companies.
The list of eighties bands from the UK includes many thousands of lesser [...] Read more:Music
80s Hair and Makeup 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Bright lipstick, bright eyeshadow, big jewelry and big hair were all the rage in the mid 80’s.
Short hair behind the ears with height on top (poofy) were definitely the thing. Big gaudy earrings and as many bracelets as you could fit on your wrist.
The early 80’s involved bright neon colors such as pink [...] Read more:Makeup
Top 25 Box Office Stars of 1982 0000-00-00 00:00:00 1. Burt Reynolds
“Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”
“Best Friends”
2. Clint Eastwood
“Firefox”
“Honky Tonk Man”
3. Sylvester Stallone
“Rocky III”
“First Blood”
4. Dudley Moore
5. Richard Pryor
“The Toy”
“Live on the Sunset Strip”
6. Dolly Parton
7. Jane Fonda
8. Richard Gere
“An Officer and a Gentleman”
9. Paul Newman
“The Verdict”
10. Harrison Ford
“Blade Runner”
11. Goldie Hawn
“Best Friends”
12. Katherine Hepburn
13. Alan Alda
14. Sally Field
“Kiss Me Goodbye”
15. Cheech and [...] Read more:Box Office
Madonna - Top 1980s Fashion Icon 0000-00-00 00:00:00 She’s the pop singer seen jogging in Central Park. Madonna
captured the style and fashion sense of generation. Especially teenage girls in the 1980s. Madonna is among the most influential people of the 1980s.
Madonna has always had a special relationship with the media. While many stars try desperately to avoid the paparazzi, Madonna [...] Read more:Fashion
Michael Jackson was a Thriller 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I remember it like it was yesterday. My jaw hit the floor as Michael
slid across the stage that night in 1982, with his skinny tie, sequined jacket, high-water slacks, and white-gloved left hand.
Was the Motown 25th Anniversary the beginning of the end for Michael?
Little did we know then what ... Read more:Jackson
, Thriller
, Michael Jackson
Vintage 80s Fashion and Style Details 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Popular colors were neon green and hot pink as well as the brighter varieties of orange and yellow.
They were the in thing during the 80s and they were not only popular in clothes like sweaters but also in other fashion accessories such as shoe laces, hats, neon jelly jewelries and ... Read more:Vintage
, Fashion
, Style
10 Interesting Facts about Madonna - The Early Years 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Madonna is as popular today, if not more so, than she was twenty years ago. Not only is there a continuing interest in Madonna, but critics have recently rated her latest album 5 stars.
Well, the critics may love it, but how about you and I. Myself, being a ... Read more:Madonna
, Early
, Years
80s Movies - Top 25 Box Office Stars of 1981 0000-00-00 00:00:00 1981 was another banner year at the movies. Many favorite stars from the past were making movies and many great new actors were appearing on the scene.
Some of the little known actors of 1981, such as Denzel Washington, have gone to become "Mega Stars"
Here's a list of the top ... Read more:Box Office
80s Live Music on Tour Summer 2008 0000-00-00 00:00:00 It's shaping up to be the best summer on record for much live music with many of your favorite 80s stars on Tour. Some acts from the 80s are staging their biggest concert tours ever!
Bon Jovi is set for a record breaking summer tour. Classic 80s Pop icons ... Read more:Music
, Summer
Madonna: The Jane Pauley Interview 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The 1987 Today Show Interview of The Material Girl at the height of her early fame - 1987 Jane Pauley Read more:Madonna
U2: The Rona Elliot Interview 0000-00-00 00:00:00 U2: The Rona Elliot
Interview
U2 in 1987, their breakout year.
NBC News Onstage
U2 discussing Ireland, their early years, social activism and more in this classic interview from 1987.
So Long to a Beatle - John Lennon 1940-1980 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Why would anyone want to murder John Lennon
? I don't have an answer for that. It is tragic that we lost such an artist and human being as John Lennon
.
The last day in John Lennon's short, prolific life was like a death in the family for more than ...
Mount St. Helens Kicks off the 1980s with a Big Bang 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The mountain's crater had been rumbling and steaming for several weeks. I was camping near a mountain stream in the Cascade Mountain Range over 300 air miles from the mountain when it blew. What I heard sounded like blasting nearby.
Odd for early Sunday morning. But our party didn't ... Read more:Kicks
, Big Bang
1980-1989 The Dawn of a New Age 0000-00-00 00:00:00 It was the beginning of the New World the beginning of the information age. Perhaps never had the mood of a decade reversed itself so totally. The 1980s began with the worst U.S. inflation in 60 years in the deepening dread of nuclear annihilation.
As the 1980s came to an ...
Popular Music of the Eighties Decade 0000-00-00 00:00:00 We grew up on 80`s music and we are still listening to 80`s music today.
Though much of the music was inspired by punk rock, only a fraction of it sounded much like that aggressive, revolutionary format.
MTV, one of the '80s most singular, well-known phenomena, served as a backdrop and ... Read more:Music
What Happened in 1980s Decade - Year by Year 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The '80s was a decade of significant political and cultural change. These events have an impact on our lives today and will into the future in so many ways.
There were also, admittedly, trivial or relatively unimportant events that took place in the 1980's. Here are some of the ...
What did people wear in the 80s? 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The 80s movies and music define the fashions of the 80s about as good as anything. Of course not everyone dressed as uniquely as Jon Crier's Duckie character from "Pretty in Pink" or Madonna in "Desperately Seeking Susan. But many were extremely fashion conscious in the 1980s.
Pastel colors were seen ... Read more:people
Top Eighties Movies and Television Shows 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The movies of the 1980s decade were very often a way to "lighten up" at the movies. An 80s movie will have great 80s music and a happy ending. John Hughes movies, for example always leave you feeling good at the end.
Many of the most loved movies of ... Read more:Television
Unique Retro 80s Holiday Gifts and Collectibles 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Here is a list of some of the most unique and unusual toys and collectibles from the 1980's Decade.
Rubik's Cube Puzzle
Rubik's Cube Puzzle
I remember twisting myself into a frenzy on the bus ride to school, trying in vain to solve my Rubik's Cube. With billions of combinations, but ... Read more:Holiday
, Gifts
, Collectibles
Trend-setters in Eighties Fashion 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The eighties fashion trend-setters tried so many different looks in the 80s. There were as many different trends and fashion styles, as there were individuals with active imaginations. 80s fashion was no longer a combination of clothes and accessories, but the mirror of a rapidly and continuously changing ... Read more:Fashion
Look Back To The 1980’s 0000-00-00 00:00:00 It was the decade of decadence. It was about glitz and glamour as well as baubles, bangles, and beads.
Elizabeth Taylor dropped in for Luke and Lauras wedding. Lady Diana Spencer joined the Royal Family. Nighttime soaps like Dallas and Dynasty ruled the airwaves. Margaret Thatcher ruled the United Kingdom. Tom ...
Colorful and Stylish 80’s Fashion 0000-00-00 00:00:00 80's fashion history is memorable and quite distinctive. 1980s fashion favored applied decoration on suits and T-shirts and bead work on clothing which all pandered to the ideals of a time of conspicuous consumption.
The 1980’s was an unforgettable era in fashion and style much of ... Read more:Fashion
, Colorful
, Stylish
80s Theme Party Ideas and Tips 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The 80s is known as a very dynamic era. The decorations must be really colorful so that your party must represent an environment of liveliness. You can put up posters of different movies from the 80s, as well as celebrities. When all your guests have arrived at your place, just ... Read more:Theme
, Party
Create your Own 80s Gear At Zazzle.Com 0000-00-00 00:00:00 You can create customized T-Shirts, Mugs and other Gifts for anyone who loves to be creative. You can also sell your products as well. There need to be some 80s T-Shirts created by users at this site. they would be a hit. In the meantime, why ... Read more:Zazzle
Eighties Fashion Ideas 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Neon eighties fashion such as neon green, neon pink and neon yellow
Miami Vice fashion like the Blazers, slacks, and hat
Madonna fashion consists mostly of the wearing the underwear on the outside of the clothes
Preppy looks were Polo or Izod shirts with upturned collars, stonewashed denim or Calvin Klein Jeans, and ... Read more:Fashion
Eighties Hair and Makeup 0000-00-00 00:00:00 80s makeup and hairstyles might not be perfect workplace attire in the 21st century.
Madonna of the early 80s is a good model. she wore plenty of makeup, including white foundation and black eyeliner.
For the average 80s girl, lots of makeup and bright hair colors were a perfect part of the ... Read more:Makeup
Life and Business Lessons From Bon Jovi 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Today, I boldly step forward and publicly proclaim that I love Bon Jovi. I admit a touch of embarrassment that my junior high obsession never quite resolved. My embarrassment usually causes me to hide this fact except with close friends. Even then, some friends tease me, good naturedly of course, ... Read more:Business
, Lessons
Make Your Own 80s Party Costume Ideas 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The 80s makes a great theme for any party. You can throw an 80s theme Halloween party, of course, but an 80s party can be fun anytime of the year. Try an 80s holiday costume party today.
Being invited to a costume party, often with just a ... Read more:Party
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