Ronald Reagan was president. The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in the U.S., along with the Sony Walkman. The Titanic wreckage was discovered. The ill-fated New Coke made its debut.

Musically, it was a year defined by two major global fundraising events for famine relief, the Live Aid concert, as well as the release of ‘We Are the World,” sung by that ragtag group of ...

If you think of songs as things we have a relationship with, these are the ones you never dump. By no means complete, here’s a snapshot of three ageless wonders from 1985. “And She Was” by ...

In this video, I take you on a journey through the evolution of game music, from the classics of 1985 to the epic soundtracks ...

Rema is well on his way to becoming an African icon, but on his latest single, “Baby (Is It A Crime),” he channels another ...

Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 Although I did not rank the sequels, if I was forced, I’d probably take “From Russia With Love” as my favorite. Not only was it a quality film and established ...

Renowned Japanese orchestra director Kazuyoshi Akiyama has died. Akiyama passed away of pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo on ...

If you're turning 40 this month, you're in good company. Madonna, Phil Collins and more released some of the best music in 1985.

Tony Roberts, who starred in 'Annie Hall' and other Woody Allen films and was a Broadway stalwart, died Friday in New York.

From Madonna's Material Girl to Bryan Adams’ Summer of 69 , these 10 unforgettable songs from 1985 turn 40, proving they will always remain timeless treasures The year 2025 marks a monumental ...