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Power Balladz- The 1980s Rock Extravaganza in New York City

What song was playing when you had your first kiss? What about your first slow dance?

How about during your first time?

Chances are, it was a power ballad – you know, those songs that double as the soundtrack to your life?

Those anthems that make you want to throw a lighter in the air and start singing along at the top of your lungs.

Now at the brand new arena rock cabaret in the center of Times Square, Power Balladz, you can do just that - celebrate the best music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s and unleash your inner rock star.

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Michael Jackson and Madonna – Two Beloved 80s Stars

Michael Jackson costumes will be hot this Halloween. And I think that's great! It's totally acceptable to dress up as Michael. That's a fine tribute to his memory.

This is especially true if you consider "Thriller". Isn't this the ultimate Halloween song?

It's been 3 months since The King of Pop's untimely death and in another month "This Is It! The Movie" will be released in theaters across the country at the end of October.

I am saddened by all the sensational news coverage of Michael and his family over the last three months and glad it has started to die down.

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The Legacy of Michael Jackson, The King of Pop

Michael JacksonMichael Jackson died yesterday afternoon and the reality of this unexpected event is still sinking in around the world.

I watched the Jackson 5 on the Mike Douglas show in the 1970's. I watched, glued to the screen, Michael bloom into the King of Pop on the Motown 25th Anniversary special in 1982 and, like millions of others across the globe, I was blown away!

I listened to Thriller repeatedly in the coming years. I watched Michael's pioneering videos in the early days of MTV.

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The Golden Girls Star, Bea Arthur Lost Her Battle with Cancer Early Today

Bea Arthur, star of one of our favorite 80s sitcoms, The Golden Girls, died earlier today.

Estelle Getty passed away last year. Both were loved stars of the 80s comedy, The Golden Girls.

We will miss them both very much, but thankfully both women left us a wonderful show to watch over and over again.

Sorry, but we could not find any full episodes of The Golden Girls, Maude, or even All in the Family.

That just goes to what classic 80s TV shows they are. Betty white has gone on to star in numerous TV specials and sitcoms well into the 21st century.

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The US Festival Summer 1983 – A Day to Remember

As graduation approached in the spring of 1983, I began to plan, well hope is more like it, that I could attend the US Festival in Southern California.

This was four days of live music and entertainment from all those acts we saw on MTV (back when they used to play music videos).

There were very few artists who did not play at The US Festival.

From Van Halen to the Scorpions, to The Clash and Missing Persons, there were more than 100 bands and musicians at The US Festival.

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80s Pop Culture is Represented Awesomely on Family Guy

Thank You Seth McFarland!

In 21st Century Speak, Peter Griffin lingo

This is Frickin' Sweet!

Just about every episode of Family Guy makes fun of the 80s.

This one is not only no exception, but from the Bryan Adams Rip-Off, and the Men Without Hats dance at the party, to the appearance by Megatron from The Transformers, this one is fully funny and an excellent example of what makes the 80s such good material for comedy!

Video made available courtesy of Fox Television (another product of the 80s) and Hulu.

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Classic 80s Movies – Watch ‘Em Here!

The 80s gave us multitudes of great movies, comedies, dramas and more, that 80s fans can watch over and over.

It's often a special treat for parent's to share their favorite 80s movies with their kids.

Titles like Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Ghostbusters are perennial favorites.

For your enjoyment and entertainment, here are a few of the classic 80s movies available to view in their entirety on the internet.

You'll need a pretty fast internet connection to get the best experience.

For now, a few of these awesome 80s movie titles have only clips available, but will soon be available in full.

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U2: The Rona Elliot Interview

U2: The Rona Elliot Interview
U2 in 1987, their breakout year.
NBC News Onstage

U2 discussing Ireland, their early years, social activism and more in this classic interview from 1987.

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