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April 3, 2007Knight Rider car up for sale
December 7, 2006Dolby returns to pop
Thomas Dolby, best known for his hit "She Blinded Me With Science," is back, with new music and on tour.
June 5, 2004Reagan dies at 93
The Gipper, our beloved 80's president, passes away, leaving behind a legacy of restoring America and winning the Cold War.
January 16, 2004Michael Jackson pleads not guilty
Michael Jackson pleads innocent to child-molestation charges and is scolded by the judge for arriving late to his arraignment amid a swarm of fans and news media outside the courthouse.
January 16, 2004Boy George musical closes on Broadway
Former Culture Club singer's musical, "Taboo", flops big time.
January 15, 2004John McEnroe to get his own talk show
The tennis great will appear on CNBC every night, tackling topics ranging from show business to politics.
January 14, 2004John McEnroe took steroids for pain
80's tennis great clarifies that steroids he took were "anti-inflammatories".
January 13, 2004Tears for Fears to release first album in 14 years
After reuniting, the group will release their new album, "Everybody Loves A Happy Ending" in March.
January 8, 2004Harrison Ford divroces wife of 18 years
The holy grail of marital bliss eludes Indiana Jones.
January 4, 2004Rush guitarist arrested at New Year's Eve Party
Alex Lifeson could face 30 years in prison for "drunken, violent behavior".
December 14, 2003Saddam's capture: a tribute to the 80's
The operation that resulted in Saddam's capture is named after 80's movie "Red Dawn".
December 12, 2003Hall and Oates Deemed 'Heros' in Music
Daryl Hall and John Oates, and some other guys have been deemed "heroes" by the Recording Academy for their musical contributions.
December 10, 2003Jelly braceletes are making a comeback, with a secret meaning
Supposedly now these jelly bracelets have sexual meaning based on their color.
December 10, 2003Duran Duran to play first UK tour since the 1980s
After 18 years, Duran Duran is back in concert.
December 10, 2003Whitney Houston: Bobby Brown struck me
Surprising news from the model married couple.
December 9, 2003Memo: Jackson cleared months ago of charges
Child welfare investigators earlier this year found there was no basis for allegations that Michael Jackson had abused the boy now accusing him of molestation, according to a confidential memo. That's not what our poll says...
December 6, 2003Bridget Fonda, Danny Elfman get married
Lead singer of 80's group Oingo Boingo marries actress Bridget Fonda.
December 1, 2003Eddie Murphy: From 'Raw' to cuddly
Remember when Eddie Murphy was foul-mouthed? Now look at him... family-friendly!
November 25, 2003Death of Jonathan Brandis ruled suicide
Actor Brandis's death on November 12, is ruled a suicide.
November 19, 2003Police poised to arrest Jackson
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Michael Jackson on multiple counts of child molestation.
November 19, 2003'Slick Rick' speaks from behind bars
Sitting in a Florida jail cell, fighting his deportation, Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters counts the days.
November 17, 2003Steve Martin signs up for Inspector Clouseau role
New Clouseau?
November 3, 2003Not just that Luke guy from 'Star Wars'
Try as you might, you'll have a hard time finding Mark Hamill's most famous acting job in his Playbill biography.
October 28, 2003'Price Is Right' announcer dies
Rod Roddy, the flashy-dressed announcer on "The Price Is Right" whose booming, jovial voice invited lucky audience members to "Come on down!" for nearly 20 years, died Monday. He was believed to have been 66.
October 21, 2003Indiana Jones to the rescue
Trust them: The makers of the "Indiana Jones" flicks were not about to let fans down with the long-awaited DVD release.
October 10, 2003Jon Cryer’s cauldron of anxieties
Cryer's anxious nature makes him perfect for sitcom role. Stop the presses.
October 2, 2003Play that funky music, Game Boy
Artists embrace the bleeps and bloops of vintage video gaming. (Nullsleep's "Her Lazer Light Eyes" was our favorite)
July 19, 2003A-ha fans come from nationwide to convention
The a-ha fan convention meets in Hollywood, CA to celebrate the band.
July 9, 2003Actor Jeffrey Jones charged as sex offender
Thank goodness he only played a principal in Ferris Bueller's day Off. Jeffrey Jones has been registered as a sex offender after pleading no contest to a felony charge of hiring a 14-year-old boy to pose for sexually explicit photos.
July 5, 2003Bushman hero of 'Gods Must Be Crazy' dead
Kalahari Bushman, N!xau, from the "The Gods Must Be Crazy" films was found dead in a field recently.
June 26, 2003Duran Duran is back
The band's original five members are together again, recording a new album and taking the act on the road.
June 20, 2003a-ha Fan Convention to be Held in Hollywood
The U.S. a-ha fan street team is hosting its second annual convention this July 12 in Hollywood, CA.
April 3, 2003Who Screwed Roger Rabbit?
In these sequel happy times, why are we not seeing more of Roger Rabbit? What has befallen this could be star?
April 2, 2003Don Johnson denies laundering money
Actor Don Johnson says bank statements found in his car listing $8 billion in transactions weren't his -- and he is in no way involved in money laundering.
March 18, 2003National guardman changes name to Optimus Prime
Watch out Saddam, the U.S. has the leader of the Autobots on its side.
March 3, 2003Byrne, Simmons: Musicians against war
Some big 80's musicians voice their opposition to military action in Iraq. At last, the experts have spoken.
March 3, 2003Potential war stalls latest 'Mad Max'
The prospect of war in Iraq has claimed its first Hollywood casualty before a single shot has been fired -- Mad Max.
February 27, 2003'Mister Rogers' dies at age 74
Fred Rogers, better known as television's "Mister Rogers," a cultural icon and kindly neighbor to generations of American children, died Thursday at the age of 74.
February 25, 2003Great White goes before grand jury
Surviving band members have been subpoenaed and will have to testify before a grand jury.
January 15, 2003Eddie Money now clean and sober
80's rocker, with hit albums like "Can't Hold Back" apparently can. He's done the 12 step program and feeling good.
December 23, 2002The Clash's lead singer dies at age 50
Joe Strummer, Clash lead singer, dies of heart attack in his England home.
November 20, 2002Jackson regrets baby 'mistake'
Michael Jackson dangled his baby son over a balcony, and regrets it. No one's kids are safe with him, are they?
November 17, 2002Pee Wee Herman charged with possession of kiddie porn
Actor Paul Reubens is charged with possession of material with children engaged in sexual conduct.
November 15, 2002'Ferris Bueller' Principal Faces Charges
Actor Jeffrey Jones, who played Principal Ed Rooney in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, was arrested for using a minor in a sex act and possession of child porn.
November 12, 2002Bill's Accomplished Directing Adventure
Alex Winter, who played Bill in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, is an accomplished director now.
September 18, 2002Video game set in the 80s coming to Playstation 2
Upcoming video game, "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", will take place in the 80's, and will involve lots of 80's cars and 80's music.
September 5, 2002Bon Jovi at Time Square
Free concert in NYC's Times Square Sept. 5. Be there or be...
August 5, 2002Freddy vs. Jason!
80's horror icons will fight it out in the long-awaited movie.
July 9, 2002Superman vs. Batman movie in the works
Semi-80's movie superhero franchises will go head to head in the upcoming movie.
June 5, 2002Five nights of the 80's on VH-1
VH-1 looks back at the 80's and how it changed our lives
May 15, 2002Two TV shows travel back to the 80's this fall
That '80s Show may not last, but the 80's will: ABC's "That Was Then" and WB's "Do Over" shows, both about time-travelers to the 80's, line up the fall schedule.
May 10, 2002VH1 sings praises of 'One-Hit Wonders'
VH-1 spotlighted the 100 Greatest one-hit wonders. The 80's dominated with 41 of the greatest, 5 making the top 10. Check it out and see who from the 80's made it. (We only counted songs that originated from the 80's, and a typo on the VH-1 site lists Aqua's "Barbie Girl" from 1987, but the special correctly lists as 1997)
May 9, 2002Miami Vice, the movie
The cool 80's cop show, Miami Vice, to be turned into a feature film by its original executive producer.
May 5, 2002Transformers are back!
The 80's resurgence continues with the original Transformers.
May 1, 2002Laura Branigan making a comeback
After several years of mourning her husband's death, singer of '82 smash hit "Gloria" is back.
April 17, 200280's TV tough guy Robert Urich dies
Star of "Vega$" and "Spencer for Hire" dies of cancer at age 55.
April 12, 2002Ghostbusters 3 is dead
In case you didn't know, Dan Akroyd wrote another Ghostbusters movie. Unfortunately, it'll never be made.
April 11, 2002Cosby Show Reunion this May!
This May Sweeps, the 80's are powerful ammunition as the Huxtables are back for "The Cosby Show: A Look Back"! Catch it on May 19!
April 8, 2002Reagan's Approval Rating Up
According to a Gallup poll, most Americans give the Gipper high ratings, compared to 90's President, Bill Clinton, whose numbers are down.
March 28, 2002Dudley Moore dies at age 66
British actor who starred in "Arthur" dies of pneumonia.
March 20, 2002Ramones, Talking Heads, Tommy Petty and the Heartbreakers inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Music groups from the 80's (and beyond), the Ramones, Tommy Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Talking Heads are honored as rock and roll greats.
March 19, 2002Knight Rider... the movie!
Another 80's show is being reincarnated... on the big screen!
March 1, 2002Fox Tries Retro Reunions
Fox planning reunion specials for M*A*S*H and Three's Company.
February 25, 2002Tiffany poses for Playboy
Tiffany poses nude to prove she's not 15 years old anymore.
February 6, 2002From the 80's has a new look and more!
February 6, 2002Happy Birthday, Ronald Reagan!
January 9, 2002What to expect from "That '80s Show"?
As the premiere approaches, we did our homework to predict what to expect.


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