Why do we fall in love with people we’ve never met? Ari Kaplan SC ‘27 investigates parasocial relationships through her admiration of Sabrina Carpenter and initial frustration at her rebranding.
Tag: Celebrity
Aaron Sorkin tells all: writing, managing criticism and why he loves what he does
On Nov. 7 at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater, Emmy-winning writer-director-producer Aaron Sorkin spoke with Claremont High School theater educator Krista Carson Elhai as part of the ongoing speaker series “Scripps Presents.” Sorkin shared wisdom and his struggles during his ascent in the entertainment industry.
OPINION: Humanize, don’t idolize celebrities
There’s nothing wrong with being a fan. But, when adoration turns into idolization, conception of celebrities becomes unhealthy, writes Shay Suresh CMC ’24.
OPINION: Missing people you’ve never met is a valid experience
Grieving for someone you have never met is a valid and normal experience, argues Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
Front of house: In the digital age, all the world’s a stage
In the age of social media, what is a celebrity? In light of TikTok and YouTube stars mingling with traditional celebrities, pop culture columnist Caelan Reeves CM ’24 explores this question.
Amped up: Lana Del Rey dreams of freedom from fame on ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’
“Chemtrails Over the Country Club” is a triumphant exploration of gray areas and an example of why we shouldn’t rely on political takes from celebrities, writes music columnist Mirabella Miller SC ’23.
Couch potato: Billy Eichner and Tig Notaro reckon with the cult of celebrity
TV columnist Gabriella Del Greco SC ’21 examines the critique of celebrity culture in “Billy on the Street” and “Under a Rock with Tig Notaro.” “Both “Billy on the Street” and “Under a Rock” reckon with the cult of celebrity. Watching famous actors … go unrecognized is a balm to the soul,” she writes.