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1 week ago

Hulk Hogan was an era-defining American brand: big, brash and bizarre | Jesse Hassenger

Hulk Hogan was a pivotal figure in professional wrestling's popularity during the 1980s, becoming a cultural icon known for Hulkamania.
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

The Devilish History of the 1980s Parental Advisory Sticker: When Heavy Metal & Satanic Lyrics Collided with the Religious Right

In the mid-80s, a conservative group of Congress wives targeted rock music lyrics, leading to public backlash and the controversial "Filthy Fifteen" list.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Time to get excited!' Why Stranger Things could be back to its best for its final episodes ever

The return of Stranger Things is met with mixed feelings due to its lengthy, convoluted storytelling but still elicits excitement through its trailer.
NYC music
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

The Wild, Inclusive Brilliance of New York's Pyramid Club

We Started a Nightclub portrays the rise and fall of Pyramid, representing the vibrant 1980s East Village nightlife and its influential figures.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Take It From a Woman: Magnum P.I. Should Be Your Summer Style Inspiration

Tom Selleck starred in the original Magnum P.I. from 1980-1988, portraying a private investigator solving crimes in his red Ferrari on Hawaiian islands.
Fashion & style
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Dorsia is real for one night only in NYC

The iconic Dorsia restaurant from American Psycho is being brought to life as a pop-up immersive cocktail experience in NYC.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Are We Human, Or Are We Slayer? | Defector

Slayer represented a departure from the playful antics of other heavy metal acts, crafting music that felt intensely serious and dangerous, culminating in the seminal album 'Reign in Blood.'
Music
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What '80s pop culture taught me about investing

As I struggled to get a secondhand easy chair up the stairs, I found myself referencing pop culture, underscoring the influence of entertainment in my daily life.
Video games
fromVulture
2 months ago

Club Kids

Zaldy's bold fashion choices and carefree lifestyle in New York reflect the vibrant underground culture of the late '80s, merging personal identity with avant-garde expression.
NYC music
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

The 1980s, often blamed for societal issues, also sparked a positive culture of creativity and style celebrated in current exhibitions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Typewriters, stinky carpets and crazy press trips: what it was like working on video game mags in the 1980s

1985 marked a pivotal summer for gaming fandom, highlighted by fan interactions with influential magazine figures.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 months ago

Glitz, grit, and genius: Tate Modern unmasks the many faces of Leigh Bowery

Leigh Bowery's legacy is deeply intertwined with 1980s club culture, showcasing his unique contributions that extended beyond mere fashion.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
5 months ago

Rock of Ages in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Aqua Net, spandex and makeup were the main staples for all genders in the '80s and nowhere more prevalent than on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, where the glitz drew dreamers hoping to make it as big as the hair so many metal bands wore.
Silicon Valley
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Who are the shellsuit boys in image that captures the 1980s? New Tate Britain show solves mystery

Ingrid Pollard's 1989 school photo led to a reunion of three friends after decades, emphasizing the lasting impact of shared experiences.
fromSecret London
10 months ago

An Exhibition On A London Nightclub That Was Frequented By David Bowie Is Coming To The Design Museum

The Design Museum is hosting an exhibition on the Blitz Club, celebrating its history and cultural impact in the 80s.
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