Steven Bartlett at a charity football match in June 2024.
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Famous people are becoming entrepreneurs rather than just being the face of big brands.
Taylor Swift performs during ‘The Eras Tour,’ on Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Musicians often face suspicions when they openly support charity causes. However, if they do this regularly, advocacy could enhance their popularity and music sales.
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That depends on a number of factors, including the cancer you had initially, as well as your genes, environment and lifestyle.
The dress actress Lupita Nyong'o wore to the 86th Academy Awards in 2014 became a story in and of itself.
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Through their media savvy, two consultants were able to make the Oscars as much about the attire as the gold statuettes.
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Even those who seek out the spotlight have a legal right to privacy.
Matthew Perry’s memoir focused on his struggles with addiction.
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Famous faces sharing their struggles can inspire fans to seek help.
Michael Oher and his family celebrate his selection by the Baltimore Ravens at the 2009 NFL Draft.
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Publishers and studios routinely pay large sums to acquire ‘life story rights.’ Two law scholars explain why the phrase is misleading.
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam in March 1988.
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A professor of modern Catholicism looks back at the ways the iconic Irish singer steeped herself in religion, even as she criticized its institutions.
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You probably won’t be surprised there aren’t any clinical studies about whether buccal massage can give you a more contoured face. We also don’t know if your face could end up looking more ‘saggy’.
Mehmet Oz speaks on Nov. 8, 2022, shortly before losing his bid for Pennsylvania senator during the midterm elections.
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Celebrity politicians have instant name recognition. But unless they trump competitors in fundraising, and hit other check boxes, they aren’t any more likely to win than traditional politicians.
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard arrives at court in Toronto on Oct. 6, 2022.
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Jacob Hoggard was convicted of sexual assault. As the frontman of the band Hedley, his celebrity status did not prevent him from accusations of wrongdoing.
Chinese stars Xie Na, far right, and Huang Xiaoming, second from left, were among those reposting the ‘One China’ message.
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Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – in part to help advance their careers.
Fame can bring young performers financial success, but it also comes with hidden costs.
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What do we love about seeing children perform? And how do their performances shape our understanding of childhood?
Brad Pitt walks past a house under construction in New Orleans in a 2007 photo.
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The low-income homebuyers who obtained these homes were deprived of the financial security they were promised. They’re now eligible for at least $25,000 in reimbursements for repairs.
Proponents claim the stones can promote health and well-being.
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Crystals are part of a larger tradition of metaphysical religions that have a long history in the U.S.
Pinpointing Elvis Presley’s true persona can depend on when and whom you ask.
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Presley never wrote a memoir. Nor did he keep a diary. His music could have been a window into his inner life, but he didn’t even write his songs.
Johnny Depp waves to supporters as he departs the Fairfax County Courthouse on May 27, 2022.
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I’m certain this case will continue to be discussed in the media and academia and will continue to shape society’s understanding of the complexities of intimate partner violence.
Social media has helped to make these products more relatable.
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This is something that has been going on for hundreds of years.
James Corden, host of ‘The Late Late Show,’ recently announced that he will be stepping down from the show.
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Members of the key 18-to-34 demographic finds the format stale, the hosts unrelatable and the topics patronizing.
Many celebrities have expressed concerns about bodily autonomy while refusing COVID-19 vaccination.
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An ethicist argues that choices made by celebrities could impose unjustified risk of harm on others.