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fromVulture
1 week ago

A Grand Theory of Celebrity and Who-dom

And by "Who-dom," I don't mean the Seussian variety but the taxonomy coined by 's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger: the vast, sub-stratospheric tier of celebrity occupied by figures whose fame is intensely meaningful to some and virtually nonexistent to everyone else. Whos are defined in opposition to Thems, the indisputable celebrities known to most except those living under a rock or who willingly reject the very notion of pop culture,
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fromThe Mirror US
7 months ago

This AI influencer earns more than most human celebrities

Virtual influencers are eclipsing human celebrities in social media brand deals, follower counts, and earnings.
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fromApaonline
7 months ago

Main Character Syndrome, or Why Everything Is Not About You

Social media often encourages reckless behavior by enabling individuals to prioritize online fame over community well-being.
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