80s

20 Celebrities Who Launched Their Careers On 'Star Search'

By Zachary
These days there's a new reality show with a panel of celebrity judges every week, but in the '80s and '90s Ed McMahon's Star Search reigned supreme.The talent show pitted contestants against each other tournament-style in categories like singing, comedy, and dance. But, as you can see from this list, even some of the "losers" turned out alright.1. Aaliyah CBS / FanPopThe talented 10-year-old impressed the audience enough to land a job as a backup singer for Gladys Knight the next year. She lost to another pint-sized singer who is now not famous, which will be a running theme

80s

12 Hit Movies That Are Being Remade This Year - Whether You Like It Or Not

By Zachary
Everything old is new again, and that's especially true in Hollywood, where film studios are always looking for a sure thing.They're banking on yesterday's blockbusters to be a hit with new audiences, but as we all know remakes of great movies don't always live up to the original.Here are 12 classic movies that are getting remade in 2018:1. Tomb RaiderAlicia Vikander is the new Lara Croft.Warner Bros.Angelina Jolie found box office success when she embodied the famous video game explorer in a pair of movies. The Tomb Raider games are still going strong after more

00s

The Story Behind The Insane, Decade-Long Feud Between Eminem And Mariah Carey

By Zachary
Nothing attracts attention (and publicity) like a famous feud. The Hatfields and the McCoys, Sega and Nintendo, Kanye and 50 Cent, these public fights made everyone pick a side and defend their cause no matter what. But the strangest -and most intense - feud of all was the beef between rapper Eminem and pop star Mariah Carey in the early 2000s.Harpo Productions / FuseIt was the peak of both their careers when the two musicians started calling each other out publicly, which created a media firestorm. Ironically, it was a planned collaboration that first drove a wedge between the pair.

Life

Meet The Family Who Spent A Year Living Like It Was 1986

By Zachary
Maybe we all wish we could relive our childhoods and escape our hectic, modern lives. But only Blair McMillan was brave enough to actually do it. The father-of-two transported his family back in time for a year-long experiment that saw them living like it was 1986 again. Why 1986? That's the year Blair was born, but that's only part of the reason why.Deborah Balc - The Globe and MailThe concerned dad says he was inspired to turn back his family's clock when he noticed his sons Trey and Denton, aged five and two when the experiment started, were already

90s

Ready To Feel Old? Check Out What The Cast Of 'Fresh Prince' Look Like Today

By Zachary
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is hands down one of the funniest shows of the '90s, and one of the few sitcoms from that era we're happy to rewatch again and again.Despite the show's successful six-year run, only Will Smith managed to hang onto his star power through the years.So what have the rest of the cast been up to?Will Smith - The Fresh PrinceLet's get this out of the way, because we know you already know:After proving his acting talent on TV, Smith became box office gold with blockbusters like Independence Day, Bad Boys, and

Retro

Waterbed Inventor Thinks They're Due For A Comeback

By Zachary
If you're a child of the '70s or '80s - or your home is in serious need of some renovations - you know what it's like to sleep on a water bed.While we can't deny sinking into the water is comfy, most of us wouldn't trade our old-fashioned mattress for one of these kitschy models. But people did buy them in droves, with waterbeds accounting for 15% of the mattress market in 1986. Houston Librarian / YouTubeToday, waterbeds make up only a measly 5% of mattress sales, but the man behind the fad is looking to put them back in

90s

We May Finally Know Who Alanis Morissette Wrote "You Oughta Know" About

By Zachary
More than 20 years after it first hit the airwaves, Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" is still one of our favorite songs from the '90s.Not only is it a staple of our "breakup song" playlists to this day, the hit also marked a major turning point in the singer's career. "You Oughta Know," like the rest of the album Jagged Little Pill, transitioned Morissette from pop music to alternative rock.Morissette in 1995.USA TodayBut the real lasting legacy of the tune is the mystery surrounding it. There's no denying that the song is an angry ode to an

80s

As 'Roseanne' Returns To TV, Fans Still Wonder What Was Up With That Bonkers Final Season

By Zachary
We're just months away from the long-awaited revival of Roseanne, and we couldn't be more excited.The hilarious misadventures of the Conner family were TV gold, which explains why the sitcom was one of America's most popular shows... until season nine.The new season is literally reviving John Goodman's character.ABCYou may remember that John Goodman's character Dan will be returning from the dead in the new series, but maybe you're a little fuzzy about how he died in the first place.Buckle up, because this is a wild ride.After the show's ratings dipped in season eight,

90s

Toys We Got At Burger King That Were Honestly Better Than Any Happy Meal

By Zachary
While they don't receive the same intense devotion as McDonald's Happy Meal toys, Burger King toys were an important part of our childhood. During the heyday of the Kids Club, BK's toys were just as impressive as their competitors. A lot of our favorite Disney movies and TV shows were turned into awesome toys that we still own to this day. Did your favorites make our list? We've thrown in some toys from the '80s and early 2000s too, since cool toys never go out of style.1. Burger Books (1985)eBayEvery once in a while, fast food chains included

90s

11 Movie Moments From The 90s That Still Make Us Cry

By Zachary
When we were young, we weren't ashamed to be totally heartbroken over the fate of our favorite cartoon characters. Now, as adults, we're still heartbroken but just a little ashamed about it.We were so unprepared to deal with the wave of emotions these 11 scenes brought on. And let's be honest, we probably always will be. Grab a tissue!1. The Iron GiantWarner Bros.Knowing that Vin Diesel is the voice behind this 50-foot-tall metal robot from outer space just makes it even more strange when we get all sad and weepy about him at the end of the
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