 The format would evolve into a more modern (and more upbeat) hot adult contemporary playlist by the mid-1990s (with the station being rebranded as "98.5 Mix FM"), eventually adopting the "Star 98" branding in December 1999, when the station was purchased by Cumulus Media.Star 98 begins a "Totally 80's Weekend" Friday at 5pm.They are known for playing "30 minutes commercial free" music, as well as an "All 80's Lunch".