Category Archives: 80s Celebs

Whitney Houston Dies Aged 48

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jenna (Contributing Author to The Great 80s)

80s mega star singer Whitney Houston has been found dead, aged 48, in Beverly Hills, California. Whitney was one of the biggest selling artists of the decade, with 7 number 1 hits, and more in the 90s when she also … Continue reading →

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80s movie star Elisabeth Shue is joining CSI

Posted on December 12, 2011 by The Great 80s

Elisabeth Shue is moving to the small screen.  She will be replacing Marg Helgenberger later this season on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.  The Las Vegas based police forensic program is part of the CBS Wednesday night lineup. 80s fans will remember … Continue reading →

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80s In The News – 80s Movie Edition

Posted on October 16, 2011 by The Great 80s

Time to take a look at news items related to our favorite decade, the 1980s! Hollywoods obsession with remaking movies from the eighties continued with the release of new versions of Footloose, Fright Night,  and The Thing. Speaking of Footloose, … Continue reading →

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Guest post on The 80s Blog

Posted on August 13, 2011 by The Great 80s

We are now allowing guest postings on our 80s Blog. If you want to drive traffic back to your own 80s site or simply love the 1980s, feel free to apply to be a contributing author on The 80s Blog.  We just … Continue reading →

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80s In The News – Summer Edition

Posted on August 7, 2011 by The Great 80s

Ok 80s Fans, time to take a look at what has been going on this summer related to our favorite decade.. The 1980s! The Smurfs are back!  This time on the big screen. Debbie Gibson appeared on ABC’s Good Morning … Continue reading →

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80s in the News – May Roundup

Posted on June 5, 2011 by The Great 80s

A look at 80s related news and events that happened in the month of May, 2011: The Vancouver Sun determined that Corey Hart was no longer “The Boy in the Box” Duran Duran kicked off a Summer UK Arena Tour Debbie … Continue reading →

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Tom Cruise Closing Deal to Co-Star in ‘Rock of Ages’

Posted on February 11, 2011 by The Great 80s

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Tom Cruise is in final negotiations to co-star in Rock of Ages, New Line’s adaptation of the hit stage musical about 1980s rockers.  He will be playing the role of “Jaxx”, who sings Bon Jovi’s Wanted … Continue reading →

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80s Singer Teena Marie Dead at 54

Posted on December 26, 2010 by The Great 80s

Teena Marie, a celebrated R&B singer-songwriter, was found dead Sunday at her California home, her manager said. Born Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, California, the 54-year-old artist famously paired with late funk legend Rick James and was nominated four … Continue reading →

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“What Not To Wear” Goes back to the 80s!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by The Great 80s

Make sure and tune in to “What Not To Wear” on TLC this Friday.  In their season premiere, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are making over Mindy Cohn — better known as Natalie from “The Facts of Life.”  The show … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains: The Trials and Tribulations of 1980s TV Child Stars

Posted on May 13, 2010 by The Great 80s

A look at the troubled lives of Dana Plato, Andrew Koenig, Tracey Gold, MacKenzie Phillips, Corey Feldman, Jodi Sweetin, Gary Coleman, and Dustin Diamond. Tyler Lambert once aspired to follow his famous mother, “Diff’rent Strokes” actress Dana Plato, into show … Continue reading →

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