Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See Prince Play London, Plus Rod Stewart & More

Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era

<p>Andre Csillag/Shutterstock</p> Prince on stage in 1981

Andre Csillag/Shutterstock

Prince on stage in 1981

The biggest names in the entertainment biz had a lot going on in June 1981 — and it was all fabulous!

The hot summer nights saw star-studded parties on both coasts. One L.A. soirée saw Magic Johnson, Barry White and Dionne Warwick among its A-list guests, while Rod Stewart, Cher, Robin Williams and Carly Simon all partied in New York City. And rock stars made work look like a party: Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Prince all crisscrossed the globe playing concerts for adoring fans.

From New York nights to Hollywood house parties, see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to as summer 1981 continued to heat up.

Seeing Double

<p>Rob Taggart/Central Press/Getty</p> John McEnroe in 1981

Rob Taggart/Central Press/Getty

John McEnroe in 1981

Tennis star John McEnroe posed with his wax doppelganger at Madame Tussaud's in London.

This Girl

<p>Barry King/Alamy</p> Brooke Shields in 1981

Barry King/Alamy

Brooke Shields in 1981

Who's got a bright smile and just arrived at a TV show taping (in 1981)? Brooke Shields!

Jet Set

<p>David Parker/Alamy</p> Bianca Jagger and Olivier de Montal in 1981

David Parker/Alamy

Bianca Jagger and Olivier de Montal in 1981

Photographers snapped Bianca Jagger and boyfriend Olivier de Montal leaving London's Heathrow Airport looking very chic.

Purple Reign

<p>Andre Csillag/Shutterstock</p> Prince in 1981

Andre Csillag/Shutterstock

Prince in 1981

Also in London in June 1981: Prince! The "Controversy" singer rocked the crowed at the Lyceum on his "Dirty Mind Tour."

Do You Believe in Magic?

<p>Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy</p> Magic Johnson in 1981

Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy

Magic Johnson in 1981

Magic Johnson flashed big smile arriving at L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss's Beverly Hills mansion for a party on June 17.

Can't Get Enough of Your Love

<p>Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy</p> Barry White and Glodean White in 1981

Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy

Barry White and Glodean White in 1981

Barry White and wife Glodean were also dressed to the nines for Jerry Buss's June 17 bash.

Life of the Party

<p>Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy</p> Dionne Warwick and Gianni Russo in 1981

Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy

Dionne Warwick and Gianni Russo in 1981

Jerry Buss's star-studded guest list also included singer and actress Dionne Warwick and The Godfather actor Gianni Russo.

Dance Floor Diplomacy

<p>Robin Platzer/Images/Getty</p> First Lady Nancy Reagan and Prince Charles in 1981

Robin Platzer/Images/Getty

First Lady Nancy Reagan and Prince Charles in 1981

Prince Charles took First Lady Nancy Reagan for a spin at a June 17 event in New York City.

Euro Star

<p>DANIEL JANIN/AFP via Getty</p> Bob Dylan in 1981

DANIEL JANIN/AFP via Getty

Bob Dylan in 1981

Bob Dylan stopped by the Stadium de Toulouse in France during the first leg of his 1981 European tour.

Tough Guys

<p>R Cummings/THA/Shutterstock</p> Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T in 1981

R Cummings/THA/Shutterstock

Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T in 1981

Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T looked like they were ready for a friendly bout — and would go head-to-head and fist-to-fist in 1982's Rocky III.

Just Can't Get Enough

<p>Virginia Turbett/Redferns</p> Depeche Mode in 1981

Virginia Turbett/Redferns

Depeche Mode in 1981

Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan showed off his frontman charisma with bandmates Martin Gore, Vince Clarke and Andy Fletcher backing him up outside London's Blackwing Studios.

Dog Days

<p>Gary Gershoff/Getty </p> Rick Springfield in 1981

Gary Gershoff/Getty

Rick Springfield in 1981

Rick Springfield stopped by J&R Music in New York City to sign copies of his new album Working Class Dog on June 18.

Candy Striper

<p>Shutterstock</p> Lady Diana Spencer in 1981

Shutterstock

Lady Diana Spencer in 1981

Lady Diana Spencer looked sweetly demure in stripes and pearls at the Royal Ascot in Berkshire, England, on June 18.

Glamorous Girlies

<p>Allan Tannenbaum/Getty</p> Iman and Apollonia van Ravenstein in 1981

Allan Tannenbaum/Getty

Iman and Apollonia van Ravenstein in 1981

A fashionable crowd, including Dutch model Apollonia van Ravenstein (right), turned out to celebrate Iman at a June 22 party in New York City.

How Sweet It Is

<p>Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty</p> James Taylor in 1981

Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty

James Taylor in 1981

James Taylor worked up a sweat onstage during a gig in Los Angeles.

The Divine Miss M

<p>CW Braun/IMAGES/Getty</p> Bette Midler in 1981

CW Braun/IMAGES/Getty

Bette Midler in 1981

Bette Midler lit up the room with her smile and easy-breezy style at an appearance in New York City.

The In Crowd

<p>Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty</p> Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart, Cher and Valerie Perrine in 1981

Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty

Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart, Cher and Valerie Perrine in 1981

Oh, to be a fly on the wall, as Alana and Rod Stewart, Cher and actress Valerie Perrine hung out in New York City.

Nobody Does It Better

<p>Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty</p> Robin Williams and Carly Simon in 1981

Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty

Robin Williams and Carly Simon in 1981

Also hobnobbing at a fabulous New York City party: comedian Robin Williams and singer Carly Simon.

Brooklyn Born

<p>Robin Platzer/Images/Getty</p> Barry Manilow in 1981

Robin Platzer/Images/Getty

Barry Manilow in 1981

Barry Manilow paid homage to his home borough, wearing a Brooklyn College sweatshirt onstage in New York City.

Blame It on Rio

<p>Frederico Mendes/IMAGES/Getty</p> Robert De Niro in 1981

Frederico Mendes/IMAGES/Getty

Robert De Niro in 1981

Robert De Niro took in the stunning vista of a Rio de Janeiro beach while in Brazil.

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