Monthly Archives: June 2008

’80s teen queen Molly Ringwald now plays ‘Teenager’ mom

Posted on June 30, 2008 by The Great 80s

  When she was acting as a teenager, Molly Ringwald had no idea her movies, including “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink,” would still be popular decades later. “I don’t think when you’re a teenager you think … Continue reading →

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Big hair styles of the ’80s are back (but with better styling)

Posted on June 28, 2008 by The Great 80s

Just when you thought all ’80s fashion revivals had run their course, big hair is back. Just look at Angelina Jolie on the cover of this month’s Vanity Fair and Sarah Jessica Parker in the “Sex and the City” movie … Continue reading →

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George Michael Feels the “Freedom” at First U.S. Tour Opener in 17 Years

Posted on June 26, 2008 by The Great 80s

  George Michael began his first North American tour in 17 years on Tuesday at the San Diego Sports Arena, standing onstage just as we last saw him: stylishly unshaven, in black suit and shades, swaying his hips while singing … Continue reading →

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80s fashion is making a comeback

Posted on June 24, 2008 by The Great 80s

Have you noticed that what was once old is now new and what was once seen as “out-of style” is now in style? If you think back almost 10 years ago, the biggest trend then was wearing afros and bellbottoms … Continue reading →

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Poison sues their recording label

Posted on June 22, 2008 by The Great 80s

Members of the rock band Poison claim their recording label has consistently underpaid royalties to the group throughout their career, according to a lawsuit. The suit, filed Wednesday against Capitol Records and EMI Music Marketing, says the companies breached contracts … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Boy George

Posted on June 20, 2008 by The Great 80s

  Boy George was one of the great pop stars of the ’80s, but since Culture Club fell apart in 1986, it seems as if he’s been balancing a busy life playing DJ, writing autobiographies and creating the stage musical … Continue reading →

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Taylor Dayne gets two years probation

Posted on June 18, 2008 by The Great 80s

Pop singer Taylor Dayne has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in connection with her March 6 arrest. Beverly Hills Superior Court Judge Richard Stone on Monday ordered the 46-year-old entertainer to serve two years probation and complete … Continue reading →

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Someone’s Actually Remaking ‘My Tutor’

Posted on June 16, 2008 by The Great 80s

Yes, really. The 1983 sex comedy that a whole generation of guys have “seen” more than a dozen times is getting a remake treatment from filmmaker Mark Altman. To those who don’t remember the flick — and those who only … Continue reading →

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Portable arcade tabletops of the ’80s

Posted on June 15, 2008 by The Great 80s

From the CNET Crave blog…    The year was 1983–the last De Loreans were produced, the final episode of M.A.S.H. aired with more than 125 million viewers tuning in to watch, the “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign debuted, Jaws went … Continue reading →

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Where Are They Now: ’80s New Wave Musicians

Posted on June 13, 2008 by The Great 80s

The 1980s were a special time for many of us, full of both fond and embarrassing memories. Whether you were a Madonna clone, a hair band groupie or worshipped at the electronica altar of Depeche Mode, chances are you listened … Continue reading →

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