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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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