Monthly Archives: January 2008

AC/DC website goes live

Posted on January 31, 2008 by The Great 80s

Email I received from ACDC.com: AC/DC fans, You are invited as formidable rockers AC/DC turn on the power at their official website, ACDC.com! ACDC.com has finally been returned to its rightful owners. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s … Continue reading →

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No Kids on the Block…

Posted on January 29, 2008 by The Great 80s

New Kids on the Block Reunion Tour Canceled http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/568741/new_kids_on_the_block_reunion_tour.html One of the most popular boy bands from the 1980s and early1990s, New Kids On the Block, have announced that their tour is cancelled. This is disappointing news to New Kids … Continue reading →

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Jackson in process of reworking his “Thriller” album

Posted on January 28, 2008 by The Great 80s

 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/01/singer_tries_to_reinvent_old_80s_hits Singer tries to reinvent old ’80s hits by Brandon Dunlap Jackson, the “King of Pop,” is reviving his classic album, “Thriller,” supposedly working with producers such as will.i.am and Kanye West. In a supreme effort to save what’s left … Continue reading →

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New Kids back on the block?

Posted on January 27, 2008 by The Great 80s

New Kids On The Block Stage Comeback http://www.people.com/people/news/category/0,,EntPeopleTax:NewKidsontheBlock,00.html After months of speculation and rumor, the Kids are coming back. A well-placed source tells PEOPLE exclusively that New Kids On The Block are indeed getting back together. The band’s Web site, … Continue reading →

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Journey finds a new lead singer… On YouTube!

Posted on January 25, 2008 by The Great 80s

 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=103536 Here’s one for the books. Popular American rock band Journey, who popularized the radio hits “Open Arms” and “Faithfully”, has a new lead singer and he’s proudly Filipino. Arnel Pineda, lead singer of local band The Zoo, was chosen … Continue reading →

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Never gonna give it up: 80s stars cash in on thirtysomething pop nostalgia boom

Posted on January 25, 2008 by The Great 80s

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,2234016,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=media  Featuring a rolling cast list of 40 stars, including ABC, Kim Wilde, T’Pau and Belinda Carlisle, the show regularly sells out venues seating up to 20,000 people. It often sells thousands of tickets even before the lineup is revealed. … Continue reading →

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I LOVE WEBSTER?!?! 80S CHILD STAR TO GET A NEW REALITY SHOW!!!

Posted on January 15, 2008 by The Great 80s

 From Mediatakeout: http://www.mediatakeout.com/21002/i_love_webster_80s_child_star_to_get_a_new_reality_show.html January 15, 2008. First there was Flavor Of Love, then I Love New York, now there’s plans for a new reality, more shocking, reality show. MediaTakeOut.com has exclusively learned that 1980s child star Webster is in talks … Continue reading →

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