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TikTok jazz sensation Laufey: It's no longer about genre, it's about feeling and mood'

Teenagers eagerly queue for Laufey's sold-out shows.

Laufey's rise to fame is marked by viral hits and collaborations. [ more ]

The Ringer

How Taylor Swift Writes About Being Taylor Swift

The correct usage of apostrophes in Taylor Swift's album title reflects different meanings based on singular versus plural implications. [ more ]

Pitchfork

3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department / The Anthology

Swift's 11th album bridges the gap between her personal life and public persona, filled with raw emotion and nostalgia. [ more ]

The Ringer

3 weeks ago

'The Tortured Poets Department'

The impact of Taylor Swift's release of an entire second album worth of bonus tracks on the reception of an album is discussed. [ more ]

New York Post

Adam Sandler admits Taylor Swift makes him nervous as he compares pop star to The Beatles

Adam Sandler gets nervous around Taylor Swift due to her fame.

Taylor Swift has achieved a level of success comparable to The Beatles. [ more ]

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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

1 week ago

Writing

Poetic pose: Lord Byron the image-conscious Romantic in five portraits

Lord Byron became famous overnight at the age of 24 after the publication of the first two cantos of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. [ more ]

New York Post

2 weeks ago

My name is Taylor Swift and I've gone through hell because of it - employers won't even hire me

People may face challenges or harassment due to sharing the same name as a celebrity, leading to constant verification and scrutiny. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Onstage, a Feisty Olivia Rodrigo Tests Out Life After Girlhood

Olivia Rodrigo combines acute writing and un-self-conscious singing with a versatile use of curse words in her music.

Her music, especially in the albums 'Sour' and 'Guts,' delves into the complexities of new fame and the tension between being good and acting bad. [ more ]

Queerty

Omar Apollo is feeling extra angry as he stuns in new fashion spread & teases upcoming album

Omar Apollo is embracing a more angry tone on his upcoming album.

He appreciates the attention but sometimes finds it overwhelming. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The 50 best albums of 2023, No 5 Mitski: The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We

Mitski's previous album, Laurel Hell, explored her conflicted relationship with her fame and her niche music.

Mitski's new album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, marks a departure from her previous sound, embracing intimate and penetrating country classicism. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

5 months ago

What Billie Eilish learned from her own 'Barbie' song, 'What Was I Made For?'

Billie Eilish reflects on Kurt Cobain's suicide note and the tragic loneliness of success.

Eilish's latest single, 'What Was I Made For?', explores the feeling of forgetting how to be happy.

Eilish draws inspiration from Cobain's understanding of the existential crisis of fame. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

1 month ago

LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Praised Dodgers Fans After First Home Game With LA

Shohei Ohtani debuted at Dodger Stadium amid much fanfare as a Dodgers' designated hitter.

Ohtani received a warm welcome from Dodgers fans and expressed gratitude for the reception. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

1 month ago

Fashion & style

Mckenna Grace Channels Old Hollywood Glamour for Ghostbusters Premiere

Mckenna Grace embraces her busy schedule with enthusiasm and considers acting not as work but as a blessing.

Grace reflects on the significance of being a part of the Ghostbusters family and the intense fanbase surrounding the franchise. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Books

Change: A Novel by Edouard Louis review a knack for dramatising filial strife

Edouard Louis recounts two main stories: his escape from a deprived village for being gay and the aftermath of success from his debut novel.

Change, his fifth book, follows his transformation from 17 to 25, his ascent to fame, and the emotional struggles associated with it. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

3 months ago

New York Yankees

Yankees Book Club, Part Two: "The Last Boy" by Jane Leavy

Mantle struggled with life after retirement and the effects of fame and attention.

Mantle had a humorous and selfless side, often playing jokes on his teammates and gifting them with items. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

Yankees Book Club, Part One: "The Last Boy" by Jane Leavy

Mickey Mantle embodies the American Dream, rising from humble beginnings to achieve great success.

Fame and wealth had a profound impact on Mantle's personal life, leading to self-destructive behavior. [ more ]

www.amny.com

3 months ago

Design

Meet the K-pop artists bringing Seoul to SoHo's art exhibit | amNewYork

Former South Korean artists showcase K-Pop at art gallery in SoHo

Exhibit explores personal lives of K-Pop artists and the challenges they face in the industry [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Basketball Association

'It just feels sad:' Nikola Jokic shares his thoughts on fame

Nikola Jokic does not enjoy being in the spotlight or being famous.

Jokic wants his legacy to be remembered as a father rather than a basketball player. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Parenting

Tom Brady on being a famous father and getting 'attention' at his kids' events

Tom Brady prioritizes spending quality time with his family and tries to step out of the spotlight when he's with his kids.

Brady uses moments when attention is shifted to him to remind his children about the unique privileges they have. [ more ]

www.npr.org