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A woman with brown hair and a blue sweater is sitting in front of a background of paper covered in writing, intimately strumming a guitar. Her eyes are closed and her lips set in a stoic position, implying she is in deep contemplative as she parcels out each individual note. Her name -- Lana Del Rey -- is written on a torn piece of paper, taped to the background in the upper-right corner.

Lana Del Rey: The Evocative Melodies Behind Performative Stardom

When examining Lana Del Rey's music and history, one finds a fascinating conversation between the artist and the veil of celebrity.…

March 21, 2024

Four different Snoop Dogg's stand against a dark background with twinkling stars cast in pallid turquoise, presumably at different points in time (or not, who are we to judge?). They show all of the different sides of Snoop Dogg -- rapper, shoe model, celebrity chef and just plain ol' celebrity. His multitudes are put on full display as rapper Snoop flaunts some rhymes for an audience that cannot be seen. A cartoon snail sits atop the Snoop at the far-left.

Snoop Dogg’s Side Quests

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why does Snoop Dogg’s ever-diversifying career always keep us on our toes, never certain of where he'll go next?…

March 19, 2024

In an article about documentary Roadrunner, Anthony Bourdain stares into a wine glass against a dark background.

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ Contrasts Romance and Reality

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

While the documentary possesses some glaring flaws, both ethically and thematically, it is nonetheless a worthwhile and authentic exploration of the troubled idealist's life and death.…

August 9, 2021

An image of President Biden and Olivia Rodrigo for an article about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Is the New Vogue: Encouraging Young People to Vaccinate

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.…

August 6, 2021

Selena Gomez Is Encouraging ‘Amor Propio’ in Her Work and Lifestyle

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Through her music and her new Rare Beauty makeup line, this beloved singer and actress has repeatedly made a positive impact on her community.…

June 20, 2021

‘Trainwreck’ Dissects the Way Women Are Torn Down

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

Jude Ellison Sady Doyle explores the collision of voyeurism and misogyny that causes us to relish the fall of famous women.…

March 17, 2021

In an article about The Real Housewives franchise, a person with a TV on their head featuring four members of the show's cast

‘The Real Housewives’ Franchise Reveals the Cost of Wealth and Publicity

Michael Boland, DePaul University

The long-running reality television series shows the downsides of a decadent life on camera and their lasting implications.…

February 16, 2021

Ellen DeGeneres’ Perfect Persona Hides Something Much Less Savory

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Now that the public is growing more aware of her pattern of wrongdoing, she might be getting dethroned as the queen of daytime television.…

August 4, 2020

How Celebrities Are Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

As demonstrations in response to George Floyd's death continue globally, entertainers are participating in the movement by donating and marching.…

June 12, 2020

5 Celebrity Organizations You May Not Have Heard About

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

These celebrity organizations deserve nothing less than public acknowledgement for their silent contribution to the community.…

February 18, 2018

How I Became a Kardashian/Jenner Fan in 11 Minutes

Jovana Vajagic, DePaul University

After years of judgment, one video made me cry and hope for the Kardashian/Jenner’s success.…

February 13, 2018

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