And the winner is… The tune most beloved when tying the knot goes to Whitney Houston’s pop ballad “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” according to a recent study by Breezit, an online wedding vendor search tool. The 1987 hit, which was on Houston’s second studio album, “Whitney,” appeared 484 times across the 2,000 wedding-themed Spotify playlists … Read more
Eric Roberts has a bone to pick with these flowers. The 68-year-old, who is Julia Roberts‘ older brother, shared that he’s not a fan of one of her most critically acclaimed movies, “Steel Magnolias.” In his memoir “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far,” Roberts was candid about the 1989 dramedy. “Julia was good in ‘Mystic Pizza,’ great … Read more
This one’s about to blow up. JELL-O has been known as one of America’s most traditional, comforting desserts for generations — now, the brand is breaking out of the mold and getting into the home decor game. Aimed squarely at nostalgic types who either had an inflatable chair in their childhood bedroom or college dorm room … Read more
Glam rocker Jack Russell, who fronted 1980s metal group Great White, died Thursday surrounded by family and friends at the age of 63. The singer succumbed after battling multiple system atrophy and Lewy body dementia, Rolling Stone reported. Great White had its heyday in the mid-1980s, with Top 40 singles including “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: As a lonely, mixed-up teenager in the 1980s, I developed a huge crush on a disc jockey at a local radio station. I would call him at least once a night when he was on the air, and he was kind enough to take my calls and speak with me about whatever I … Read more
In the documentary “Brats,” Andrew McCarthy attempts to come to terms with being part of the Brat Pack, the group of young actors who were ascendant in ’80s movies. Turns out, many of them didn’t like the nickname, or the association. “I lost control of the narrative of my career overnight,” McCarthy said of the … Read more
For almost 40 years, actor and writer Andrew McCarthy has suffered from what he terms PTSD — but it doesn’t involve the usual Hollywood ills like substance abuse, stays in rehab or messy divorces. His trauma stems from a notorious New York Magazine cover story from 1985, about a group of popular young actors (including … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Joe Jackson is “Steppin’ Out” once again. For the first time since 2022, the ’80s icon is back on the road, this time with his ‘Two Rounds Of … Read more
How the hell does Mick Jagger still have moves like that? That’s the question you kept asking yourself — in a state of complete and utter marvel — during the Rolling Stones’ first of two “Hackney Diamonds” Tour stops at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday night. On his first tour as an … Read more
Michael J. Fox says being a Hollywood star in his prime required some grit. Source link #Michael #Fox #Hollywood #tougher #80s #talented
’80s pop star Taylor Dayne is saying goodbye to her Los Angeles home, located in Valley Village, a decade after owning the property. Per Robb Report, Dayne is asking for nearly two and a half times more than what she purchased the home for. The outlet reported Dayne paid $1 million for the home in 2013, … Read more
They say the higher the hair, the closer to heaven — or, at least, the fashion gods. Teased bouffants, spiky mullets and textured shags are just some of the totally radical, ’80s-inspired ‘dos that are popping up on red carpets, runways and beyond. Travis Speck, a senior stylist at Soho salon Suite Caroline, told The … Read more
After a great run of hits from the ’60s into the ’70s — including such classics as 1965’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” 1966’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s World,” 1970’s “Super Bad” and 1974’s “The Payback” — James Brown’s recording career was decimated by the disco explosion in the mid-’70s. “Such an interesting time, … Read more
The title of Netflix’s new documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop,” which chronicles the recording of “We Are the World,” is a little mystifying. Pop music needs a big audience, but what happened inside A&M Studios in Los Angeles, in the vampire hours between 10 p.m. on Jan. 28, 1985, and 8 a.m. the next … Read more
Ricky Gervais was once a thriving pop star before he made his career in comedy. The British comedian, 62, actually moonlighted as a singer in the 1980s, forming a band called Seona Dancing. The “Office” star created the pop duo with friend Bill Macrae during their senior year at University College London in 1983. The … Read more
If the saying “The higher the hair, the closer to God” is true, Miley Cyrus may have just earned her wings on the red carpet at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. The singer embodied her godmother Dolly Parton’s famous phrase when she strolled onto the red carpet on Sunday wearing a gold metal mesh dress, … Read more
80s pop legend Sam Fox spent a night in jail after being arrested for an alleged drunken bust-up on a plane. The model and pop star, 56, was on a British Airways flight to Munich when she allegedly got into a dispute with another passenger. The plane was on the runway ready for takeoff but … Read more
Carol Alt is revealing her secrets to getting in shape for 2024. The ‘80s supermodel, who recently joined OnlyFans, shared some tips and tricks to kick off any weight loss goals following the holiday season. “Protein loading earlier in the day will make me feel more full,” the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl told … Read more
’80s pop sensation Tiffany caused a storm after shedding her squeaky-clean image to pose for Playboy back in 2002. Now, more than two decades on, the “I Think We’re Alone Now” crooner is recalling the headline-hitting shoot, saying she has no regrets. “I love it still,” the now 52-year-old gushed to Fox News about the … Read more
Lifetime makes history of a sort with “Ladies of the ’80s: A Diva Christmas,” gathering pop-culture “divas” Morgan Fairchild (“Falcon Crest”), Linda Gray (“Dallas”), Donna Mills (“Knots Landing”), Loni Anderson (“WKRP in Cincinnati”) and Nicollette Sheridan (“Knots Landing”) to appear together onscreen for the first time. “We’re not divas — it’s an easy label to … Read more