THE '80S

The DeLorean will hit the road once again.

A ‘Back to the Future’ Musical Arrives on Broadway Next Summer

The show, which has drawn rave reviews in London, will have previews beginning June 30.

The Queen of Rock and Roll in Barbie form.

Tina Turner Is Getting the Barbie Treatment

The Queen of Rock and Roll was apparently “very involved in the design process” of her Barbie counterpart.

Rosanna Arquette and Madonna in 'Desperately Seeking Susan' (1985).

12 Facts About 'Desperately Seeking Susan'

When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.

Point of No Return: How 1980s Hitmakers Exposé Endured to Become One of the Most Successful Girl Groups of All Time

Though Exposé's name is not nearly as recognizable as TLC, Destiny's Child, or The Bangles, the 1980s hitmakers are the only girl group since The Supremes to score seven consecutive Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

20 Magical Facts About My Little Pony

My Little Pony—one of Hasbro's most recognizable and beloved toy lines—has been flying off shelves since it debuted in 1983. Here are a few things you might not have known about the toys, the TV shows they starred in, and the Bronies they inspired.

UHF Official Trailer #1 - Kevin McCarthy Movie (1989) HD

10 Fun Facts About “Weird Al” Yankovic’s ‘UHF’

'UHF' was a passion project for "Weird Al" Yankovic, but it bombed at the box office in 1989. Here are 10 fact about the cult classic you might not have known.

8 Fun Facts About Pillow People

Pillow People—the plush bed buddies that were all the rage in the 1980s—were invented after a nightmare.

12 Wild Facts About Guns N' Roses's 'Appetite for Destruction'

On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses unleashed their first studio album, 'Appetite for Destruction,' and changed the face of '80s rock.

Aerosmith and Run-DMC broke down walls—and musical barriers—with "Walk This Way."

How Aerosmith and Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" Forever Altered the Landscape of American Music

In the '80s, the destruction of two walls changed the course of human events. One was the Berlin Wall, which came down on November 9, 1989. The other was the wall separating Aerosmith from Run-DMC in the 1986 music video for "Walk This Way."

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in 'Back to the Future' (1985).

Great Scott! These 'Back to the Future' Bloopers Are Hilarious

Though the end result is effortlessly entertaining, making 'Back to Future' was as difficult as generating 1.21 gigawatts of power.

George Michael performs during his "Faith World Tour."

10 Facts About George Michael's 'Faith'

The idea of pop stardom fundamentally changed in the 1980s, in part because of George Michael and his blockbuster solo album debut, 'Faith.'

Kate Bush's Haunting "Running Up That Hill" Has Been Connecting With New Generations for Nearly 40 Years

Kate Bush’s 1985 synth-pop classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” is running up the charts decades after its release—and not for the first time.

Sectaurs was just one of many failed 1980s toys.

12 Toys From the 1980s That Didn't Take Off

Many people of a certain age look back at the 1980s as the golden age of toys. But some action figures just didn't resonate—at least back then.

For Sale: Hundreds of Props and Costumes From Your Favorite ‘80s Movies, From 'The Terminator' to 'Top Gun'

The Propstore is hosting its largest-ever entertainment memorabilia auction this month, featuring props from classic '80s movies like 'Top Gun,' 'The Terminator,' and more.

'Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!' A Crushing History of Monster Trucks

With 66-inch wheels, Bigfoot could crush puny sedans like bugs—and America was here for it.

25 Facts About Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'

Though Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic 'The Shining' is widely considered one of the best Stephen King adaptations, the bestselling author himself isn't a fan.

If your thirst could only be quenched by a cola stripped of all its pesky coloring, 1992 was a banner year for you.

10 Discontinued Beverages Coveted by Collectors

These gone-but-not-forgotten libations still have their fan-bases, some of whom shell out pretty serious cash for these vintage potables.

Sean Penn in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982).

15 Quick Facts About 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

Get to know the 1982 teen comedy on a deeper level.

Pack of Lies: The Enduring Legacy (and Mystery) of Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"

"In the Air Tonight," Phil Collins's first solo single, has been inspiring vigorous air-drumming and bizarre rumors for more than 40 years.

Deborah Foreman and Nicolas Cage are, like, totally bitchin' in Valley Girl (1983).

This Montage of '80s Movie Montages Is the Retro Supercut You Didn't Know You Needed

The only thing better than a great 1980s movie montage is a montage of several great 1980s movie montages.

Watch Eric Stoltz Play Marty McFly in Back to the Future Before Michael J. Fox Was Cast

You don't need a time machine to see what 'Back to the Future' starring Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly would look like.

The Forgotten Generation hasn't forgotten this.

Calling All Gen Xers: The Illinois State Museum Wants Your Help Curating a New Generation X Exhibit

If you were born during the Gen X years—1965 to 1980—the Illinois State Museum might feature your old Trapper Keeper.

Tech Decks were classroom nuisances, brah.

11 Infamous '90s School Bans

From slap bracelets to finger-sized skateboards, these are the distractions that filled teachers' desk drawers in the '90s.

Keanu Reeves moments after discovering he will never be able to remove Babes in Toyland from YouTube.

The Keanu Reeves Christmas Movie He'd Rather You Forget

In 1986, Keanu Reeves starred in a three-hour made-for-television adaptation of the operetta 'Babes in Toyland.' One critic declared he "looked understandably embarrassed each time he is required to join in another dreary song."

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