Proms used to be very similar to debutante balls. It was the first “adult” event for teenagers. All the action was carefully documented, it was normal to hear the announcement of someone’s engagement ...

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We have a feeling that Amy Poehler was the life of the party at her prom, too. The future Saturday Night Live alum had a distinctly '80s high school look at her 1989 prom. Wesley Snipes ...

Debbie Gibson performing at the 26th Annual 104.5 XLO Awesome '80s Prom April 26 at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, 13 years after her previous appearance at the annual XLO event.© Craig S. Semon ...

Debbie Gibson headlined the 104.5 XLO Awesome ‘80s Prom, which was held April 26 at Mechanics Hall. fans went all out in '80s cosplay for the prom, including fans dressed as Madonna, Boy George ...