Someone Has Over $100K in 80s Memorabilia
When it comes to memorabilia, the 80s is filled with possibilities for collectors. One collector however, may have the largest offering of 80s memorabilia. So, how much is it actually worth? Well according to recent reports, it’s somewhere in the neighborhood of $100,000. Someone Has Over $100K in 80s Memorabilia “John-Paul Annunziato thinks the ’80s are so rad, he’s shelled out more than $100,000 so far to build a totally...
80s Songs with Two Versions
“Safety Dance”— a song so good, it deserves to be played twice, even if there are two versions of the track. 80s Songs with Two Versions Last summer, on my birthday, my wife and I went to a 80s “Retro Futura” concert. Howard Jones was the headliner, but the event also featured acts such as Katrina (sans Waves), Modern English, Paul Young, English Beat, and Men Without Hats. Most of the bands played maybe five or six songs,...
80s Shoulder Pads Won’t Go Away
When it comes to 80s shoulder pads, we should probably stop trying to get rid of them. Why? Because every time we do, some modern day celebrity decides to make a fashion statement by bringing them back. 80s Shoulder Pads Won’t Go Away That is exactly what former One Direction member, Harry Styles did at a recent show. He brought them back and even added a few elements of the 70s for a dual decade flashback. “Shoulder pads....
My Favorite 80s Holiday Movie Picks
Movies like A Christmas Story are such a staple at Christmas time, and other 80s holiday movies continue to get watched over and over again throughout the years, too. When it comes to a good 80s movie, I can watch them again and again. From third favorite, to first, do you agree? Third Favorite 80s Holiday Movie In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation all Clark wants is the best holiday ever and family fun for everyone, so you know...
Duran Duran Will Perform in Miami Next Month
GRAMMY Award-winning band Duran Duran will perform a special invitation-only show for SiriusXM on Saturday, December 9 at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach. Duran Duran Will Perform in Miami Next Month The exclusive performance for SiriusXM will feature Duran Duran playing signature music from throughout their career, including songs from their most recent, Top 10 charting studio album, Paper Gods. This performance for SiriusXM...
Barbra Streisand’s ‘The Music…The Mem’ries…The Magic!’ is on the Way
There is no doubt that Barbra Streisand is a multi-generational artist. Being that this is an 80s site, it would be “nuts” not to chat about her upcoming release. Barbra Streisand’s The Music…The Mem’ries…the Magic! album will debut on December 8. Fans will remember that Streisand’s 1980 album Guilty featured a slew of hits. The album release also coincides with the release of the Barbra: The Music…The...
80s Tight Jeans are Not A Hit with Stranger Things Star
The 80s are filled with a ton of loose fitting clothes. The only problem was either they were hammer pants or over-sized sweaters. Unfortunately most of the jeans and pants from the 80s were pretty form-fitting. So in today’s age of baggier options, it’s no surprise that Stranger Things star Joe Keery wasn’t all that thrilled with the 80s tight jeans. “Not only did Keery get into shape because he was told the...
TOTO 40 Trips Around The Sun (Greatest Hits) to Release in 2018
TOTO will release its Greatest Hits package titled 40 Trips Around The Sun in February. The 17 track album features three previously unreleased recordings: “Spanish Sea” “Alone” and “Struck By Lightning” alongside newly remastered classic tracks worked on by Elliot Scheiner & Gavin Lurssen and his team. The core Toto members, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Joseph Williams...
What Justice League Would Look Like in 80s VHS
You were probably never wondering what the Justice League would look like in 80s VHS form, however, it still exists. Just a few days before the release of the brand new Justice League film, a YouTube video featuring an 80s VHS intro of the characters has surfaced. “A fan has cut together a grainy, VHS-style intro for Justice League, using real footage from the film’s promotional material to concoct the cheesiest, ’80s-accurate...
Thor: Ragnarok Used the 80s Just Like Everyone Else
One thing is definitely for certain, the 80s has never died and it never will. That’s because a large majority of films and overall media have been keeping it relevant over the past decade or so. The new Thor: Ragnarok joined the ranks of IT and Stranger Things is pulling inspiration from the 80s and it seemed to have paid off pretty well. Thor: Ragnarok Used the 80s Just Like Everyone Else From the colorful promo posters to...
Can Fanny Packs Make A Comeback?
Many vintage fashions from the 80s have made a complete comeback in present day. However, there is one that often teeters on the edge of a full comeback. Fanny packs. Is it possible that the fanny pack can make a complete comeback? Can Fanny Packs Make A Comeback? On Halloween? Heck yeah the fanny pack makes a comeback but how many people actually use one as a functional fashion piece? Not many right? Today, function is actually a...
U2 Reveals ‘Songs of Experience’ Album and eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Plans
Songs of Experience, the 14th studio album from U2, will be released December 1, 2017 by Interscope Records in the U.S. and via Universal Canada on CD, vinyl, digital download and across streaming platforms. Accompanying the announcement of the Songs of Experience release, Live Nation has confirmed that U2’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour will begin in North America in May 2018. Just as Songs of Experience serves as a companion...
Why 80s Fans Should Love ‘Stranger Things’
For the next week or so, you won’t be able to visit any online entertainment site without some piece on Stranger Things. Unfortunately we’re also going to be held in that realm for today. The truth is, 80s fans should love Stranger Things. We have a brief theory on why and who knows, maybe you’ll check it out after reading this. Why 80s Fans Should Love ‘Stranger Things’ We’re gonna keep this very...
George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged’ on Course For No. 1
Over 27 years from its initial release, the reissued version of George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice featuring an all new MTV Unplugged session is on course to be number one on the UK album chart. George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged’ on Course For No. 1 “The Listen Without Prejudice re-release coincides with the airing of a documentary about the ex-Wham! singer’s career,...
Were the 80s the Best Halloween Decade?
Halloween is a special kind of holiday for people who just love any and everything spooky. It’s a great excuse to get dressed up as something you are not. Honestly, times have changed and we think the 80s may have been the best Halloween decade. This is simply based off of the classic films that the decade featured. Were the 80s the Best Halloween Decade? “We could sit here all day and debate which era produced the best...
