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10 Interesting Facts about Madonna – The Early Years

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...

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80s Movies – Top 25 Box Office Stars of 1981

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...

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80s Live Music on Tour Summer 2008

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...

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Madonna: The Jane Pauley Interview

The 1987 Today Show Interview of The Material Girl at the height of her early fame - 1987 Jane Pauley The original post is titled Madonna: The Jane Pauley Interview , and it came from The Eighties...

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U2: The Rona Elliot Interview

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. Like this post?...

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Classic 80s Movies – Watch ‘Em Here!

The 80s gave us multitudes of great movies, comedies, dramas and more, that 80s fans can watch over and over. It's often a special treat for parent's to share their favorite 80s movies with their kids....

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In June 1989 The Tiananmen Square Massacare in Beijing Shocked the World

On June 4, 1989, just 19 years ago, within sight of the 2008 Olympics Village, hundreds civilians were shot dead by the Chinese army during a bloody military operation to crush a democratic protest in...

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The First Cell Phone Call 25 Years Ago in 1983

The first commercial cell phone call took place this week in 1983. The call was placed on a Motorola prototype cell phone, now referred to as "the brick". The phone cost over $4000.00 and weighed in 48...

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80′s Pop Culture is Represented Awesomely on Family Guy

Thank You Seth McFarland! In 21st Century Speak, Peter Griffin lingo This is Frickin' Sweet! Just about every episode of Family Guy makes fun of the 1980's. 80's Pop Culture is shown in many of Peter's...

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The Golden Girls Star, Bea Arthur Lost Her Battle with Cancer Early Today

Bea Arthur, star of one of our favorite 80s sitcoms, The Golden Girls, died earlier today. Estelle Getty passed away last year. Both were loved stars of the 80s comedy, The Golden Girls. We will miss...

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The Legacy of Michael Jackson, The King of Pop

Michael Jackson died yesterday afternoon and the reality of this unexpected event is still sinking in around the world. I watched the Jackson 5 on the Mike Douglas show in the 1970's. I watched, glued...

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Patrick Swayze Dies at 57 – He Will Be Missed

I just heard the news about the death of Patrick Swayze today, September 14th, 2009. It's very sad news indeed. My impressions of Mr. Swayze are of a man who was always a fighter, fighting the deadly...

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Michael Jackson and Madonna – Two Beloved 80s Stars

Michael Jackson costumes will be hot this Halloween. And I think that's great! It's totally acceptable to dress up as Michael. That's a fine tribute to his memory. This is especially true if you...

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Power Balladz- The 1980s Rock Extravaganza in New York City

What song was playing when you had your first kiss? What about your first slow dance? How about during your first time? Chances are, it was a power ballad – you know, those songs that double as the...

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Madonna Interview Announcement

Jimmy Fallon announced Monday night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon that he will be doing an exclusive interview with Madonna on Facebook talking about her new album coming out March 26th called MDNA...

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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...

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