The 1980s gave us some of the biggest female stars in pop music. From catchy hits and unforgettable performances to bold style and lasting influence, these artists helped define the decade.

The weekend of July 24 to July26 lands in the heart of Jersey Shore summer, with the boardwalks, county fairs and outdoor concert series all in full swing across all 21 counties. Among the highlights: ...

I was more into the new wave and punk sounds of the ’80s, but over the years, I’ve grown to appreciate the spectacle that is ...

As the curtain went up on the 1980s, rock music’s sands were shifting. Punk, dragged down by its limitations, was no longer a force. New wave and post-punk had arrived out of its ashes - both had ...

From "Long Long Time" and "Blue Bayou" to her hit duets with Aaron Neville, these are the 40 best Linda Ronstadt songs for ...

The 1980s are a rich text of classic songs that topped the Billboard charts and shaped culture along the way. Stacker ranked the top 25 hits of the '80s based on their overall popularity.

10 giant ’80s hits that make us cringe nowadays: Do you agree? Many of us find it hard to let go of the ’80s for many multicolored reasons. The decade taught us about quality music, drum machines, ...

American singer-songwriter and legend in the R&B scene from the '70s and '80s Peabo Bryson died on June 2nd, 2026. He was 75 years old. Bryson reportedly suffered a stroke two days prior on May 31st, ...

The 1980s were a paradoxical decade for the album. On one hand, the dominance of the single, the rise of MTV, and the increasing focus on image seemed to threaten the integrity of the long-form LP. On ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...