She was the Britney Spears of the ‘80s, Where Are They Now?

[pattyg_1821]

http://new.uk.music.yahoo.com/blogs/where_are_they_now/2877/debbie-gibson/

some things mentioned:

This is now...

Gibson had earned her Equity Card before she was even a teenager and went on to star in 17 musicals in under two decades. "Eight shows a week for the better part of 17 years, film, TV, running my Electric Youth performing, composing and producing programme for kids, and I've never stopped doing concerts," she explains of the many strings to her bow after her chart career faltered.

She starred in the internationally-panned 'Mega Shark vs Giant Octupus' (Read about it here) movie last year. But what about the future?

 "I'm doing a recording project that I can't talk about yet, as well as a film that will blow people's minds in a really campy way, gearing up for the summer camp, fine tuning a presentation for my reality show, and getting ready to head east for ‘Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy' at MGM Foxwood! I then go to Asia this autumn for concerts and promo! Whew!" she explained.

Debbie has retained many fans from her heyday, particularly in the gay community, who "have supported me in a way that no other has" and says she has not given up on the idea of one last hit. "I am ready for my Tina Turner/Cher radio comeback moment! I've been counted out so many times but I'm like a boomerang. I keep comin' back! Actually, I never left. You just have to know where to find me!" she told Yahoo! Music, suggesting fans visit her official website if they want to learn more.

[Woops]

Ironically, "Where Are They Now" is now also applied to Britney since she is more known for being tabloid fodder than her music...  (now, back on topic)



Film... campy... I recall an interview that she stated she would be interested for a sequel for "Mega Shark" movie or similar. (Have to wait n' see...)  Honestly, never been interested on watching any films  (except a few tv appearances)  nor musicals and mostly into her music.



Info about Deb's Reality Show (mainly focused on her work and perhaps recording music)



As for a comeback... honestly, I'm not very sure anymore. Not to mention that  the music industry was very, very  different when Tina Turner had her's 26 years ago.

...more likely moderate.

[Out of the Blue]

I've always hated that Britney comparison.  The two are nothing alike.

[originaldonald]

to HAVE a Cher/Tina Turner comeback moment, one needs to make new MUSIC FIRST!

The Original Donald
Britney hates the comparison too. She's NEVER posed for that certain mag well known for its "articles" 

[Erica]

I was thinking the same thing she sure better have some serious  project going on with new music if she expects to do some concerts and Promotions in Asia.


Erica

[ChrisB]

Im sure the pop culture history thing she mentionend is her going on tour in Asia with Tiffany and another 80's artist

[Erica]

Oh okay I didn't know that rumor was still floating around.


Erica

[Out of the Blue]

I think it's definately music related but I'm not so sure it's about a tour.