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1980s Archives: 07/2026

George Clooney - Jay Kelly - Trailer - 2025

The furious argument that almost cost George Clooney everything: “I thought that was the end of my career”

We very nearly would never have heard of him.

Tim Bradley
Jul 18, 2026
Sammy Hagar - Musician - Singer - Van Halen

The 1987 song Sammy Hagar called the most spiritual he ever wrote: “Goosebump songs”

An emotional track.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jul 17, 2026
Hugh Grant - Actor - 2023

The “fantastic” 1984 movie Hugh Grant was banned from starring in: “I wasn’t allowed”

He wasn’t allowed.

Scott Campbell
Jul 17, 2026
Judi Dench - Actor - 2022

The 1985 movie masterpiece Judi Dench couldn’t be bothered watching: “I always am irritated”

It’s her own fault.

Scott Campbell
Jul 17, 2026
Tom Hanks - Actor - 2023

The 1985 movie Tom Hanks admitted might be the worst of his career: “It made no money at all”

The Hollywood star names one of his worst movies.

Calum Russell
Jul 17, 2026
Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

The 1981 pop hit that sold so fast that the charts “thought it was a scam”

“It sold 60,000 copies a day…”

Tom Phelan
Jul 17, 2026
Cassette Tape - Tape - Music - General - 2023

What song held the number one spot longest in 1980?

1980’s monsters.

Tom Phelan
Jul 17, 2026
Denzel Washington - Actor - 2025

The 1988 role Denzel Washington wanted to play forever: “They’re going to have to kick me out”

Biding his time.

Scott Campbell
Jul 16, 2026
Edgar Wright - Director - 2022

The 1982 movie scene that scarred Edgar Wright for life: “I’ve still never seen anything like it”

Too gruesome.

Kelly Murphy
Jul 16, 2026
Toto - Steve Lukather - David Paich - Jeff Porcaro - Steve Porcaro - David Hungate - Bobby Kimball - 1980's

“Like magic”: How Toto wrote 1982’s ‘Africa’

“Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti.”

Tom Phelan
Jul 16, 2026
45 years on, The significance of ELO’s ‘Hold On Tight’ remains clear

45 years on, the significance of ELO’s ‘Hold On Tight’ remains clear

“Hold on to your dream.”

Kelly Murphy
Jul 16, 2026
Terry Crews - Actor - 2024

The 1982 movie that convinced Terry Crews his future lay in Hollywood: “It just blew my mind”

He didn’t think he would act.

Jacob Simmons
Jul 16, 2026

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