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entertainment-and-arts10 days ago•7 min saved

Podcast hosts Finger and Weber publish book analyzing the blurred lines of modern celebrity

Pop culture journalists Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, hosts of the podcast 'Who? Weekly,' have released their first book, 'I Want to Be Famous: When Everybody and Nobody Is a Celebrity.' Published by Crown, the book examines the historical evolution of fame and how social media has eroded the traditional distinction between elite celebrities and influencers. The authors argue that while the binary between 'Thems' (established stars) and 'Whos' (aspiring or niche figures) is dissolving, the public’s desire for authenticity remains constant. The release coincides with the tenth anniversary of their podcast, which began as a newsletter in 2016. The book also critiques the decline of independent entertainment journalism, noting that celebrities now control their own narratives through social media and self-hosted content, reducing the role of traditional press.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bobby-finger #celebrity-culture #entertainment-and-arts

entertainment14 days ago•413 min saved

Sienna Miller Apologizes for Viral Red Carpet Moment with Teen Daughter

Actress Sienna Miller expressed regret after her 14-year-old daughter, Marlowe, unexpectedly appeared on the red carpet for the premiere of her new HBO series, 'War.' Miller stated that the intense public attention was harmful to her daughter's well-being and that she does not intend to repeat such appearances. The incident occurred during a London premiere, where Marlowe briefly hugged her mother, leading to viral social media coverage. Miller emphasized that while she values her daughter's privacy, she acknowledges the challenges of raising a child in the age of social media. The series, which premieres on October 1, features Miller alongside Dominic West in a high-stakes divorce drama.

via TODAY.com|

#celebrity-culture #entertainment #hbo

sports22 days ago•165 min saved

Belichick Clears Up Jordon Hudson’s Role: Not UNC Boss

Belichick says his girlfriend Jordon Hudson does not work for the UNC Tar Heels or manage his coaching career; she was CC’d on emails merely to help coordinate his personal appearances amid a busy schedule, and Hudson herself runs Trouble Cub Enterprises—a holding company with ventures across cosmetics, real estate, media production, merchandising, and more.

via The Cut|

#bill-belichick #celebrity-culture #coaching

culture22 days ago•130 min saved

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Reportedly Welcome a Second Child

People reports that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have adopted a second child; their first child, a daughter, arrived last summer, and Brown has teased the growing family in a recent Instagram post; no birth date or sex for the new baby has been disclosed.

via The Cut|

#adoption #celebrity-babies #celebrity-culture

celebrity-culture23 days ago•134 min saved

Swift & Kelce Fortify Ohio Hideaway for Privacy

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly moving into a $5.35 million lakefront mansion in Bratenahl, Ohio, with a custom security setup said to deter passersby, including a voice warning to stay off the property; a local Realtor says there’s no confirmed extra fencing while Bratenahl’s 24-hour security presence underscores the couple’s push for privacy.

via The Cut|

#celebrity-culture #mansions #ohio

culture28 days ago•133 min saved

Brooks Nader Goes Topless on Sardinia Yacht, Embracing Family Freedom

Model Brooks Nader went topless on a family yacht trip in Sardinia, saying her father didn’t notice and that nudity is normal in her all-female Louisiana family. She told The Cut she had “the time of my freaking life,” framing the moment as a personal, body-positive choice rather than a scandalous one.

via The Cut|

#brooks-nader #celebrity-culture #culture

culture29 days ago•130 min saved

Owen Thiele Turns Albuquerque Layover Into a Dave & Busters Social

Owen Thiele, star of Adults, was on a flight to New York that was diverted to Albuquerque. He spent the layover making new friends, documenting the saga on Instagram, and even joking that Andrew Garfield was on the same plane. The crew headed to Dave & Busters and PF Chang’s before Thiele ultimately reached New York, turning a travel hiccup into a lighthearted, celebrity-adjacent layover story.

via thecut.com|

#airport-mishaps #andrew-garfield #celebrity-culture

culture29 days ago•132 min saved

Rodgers Speaks Out on Exes, Recounting Woodley and Patrick Era

Aaron Rodgers used a podcast appearance to share his side of his splits with Shailene Woodley and Danica Patrick, disputing their versions and suggesting they leveraged his name for attention. He claims he proposed to Woodley in 2020 and that she left the engagement, while describing his time with Patrick as having little or no intimacy; Woodley has said their relationship was toxic but beautiful, and Patrick has described it as emotionally abusive. Rodgers, meanwhile, pivots to his current private wife and away from the drama.

via The Cut|

#aaron-rodgers #celebrity-culture #celebrity-relationships

celebrity1 month ago•137 min saved

Elliot Page Still Waiting for Calls After The Odyssey, Eager for New Roles

Elliot Page says he hasn’t received any offers since the blockbuster The Odyssey, where he played Sinon, and while he’d love to get back on set and make “good work,” he’s still waiting for calls, noting pushback for being Canadian and reflecting on past anxieties on film sets.

via The Cut|

#acting #celebrity #celebrity-culture

culture1 month ago•168 min saved

Amelia Dimoldenberg to Wrap Up Chicken Shop Date with Final Dates

Amelia Dimoldenberg announced that Chicken Shop Date will end after 12 years, with a few final dates and videos planned before the show wraps up.

via The Cut|

#amelia-dimoldenberg #celebrity-culture #chicken-shop-date

books1 month ago•139 min saved

Life of M: A Glamorous Portrait That Fails to Connect

Vulture’s Emma Alpern argues Rachel Cusk’s Life of M is largely plotless and overlithe in its sheen, centering on a Natalie Portman–like celebrity whose fame distorts reality. The narration alternates between M’s inner drift and a vaguely ‘we’ observer, producing a tone that’s entertainingly acerbic but ultimately tedious, with occasional flashes of the sharpness that distinguished Cusk’s Outline trilogy. The piece notes that the most compelling moment comes when the author finally confronts the actress in a tense late scene, briefly injecting heat and suggesting what makes Cusk’s work provocative even as the novel otherwise lingers in abstraction.

via Vulture|

#book-review #books #celebrity-culture

celebrity1 month ago•136 min saved

Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Defends Grieving on Her Own Terms

Lesley Vogel, Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother, defended her right to mourn on her own terms in a Good Morning America interview, detailing Panettiere’s death and the public scrutiny surrounding it. Vogel described the actress’s fraught relationship with her and their estrangement over Panettiere’s toxic relationship with Brian Hickerson, noted the family’s previous losses including Panettiere’s brother Jansen in 2023, and said a celebration of life will be held after the investigation concludes. The piece also notes Panettiere’s complicated mother-daughter dynamic, including past managerial ties and her memoir published earlier this year.

via The Cut|

#celebrity #celebrity-culture #family-dynamics

culture1 month ago•172 min saved

The Sussex American Experiment: Hits, Misses, and a Return Home

Since moving to California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pursued a string of American ventures—Oprah’s interview became a global cultural moment; Netflix docuseries drew millions of households; Spare set a record as the fastest-selling nonfiction book—yet many projects underperformed (Me You Can’t See, The Bench, Heart of Invictus, Archetypes) and Meghan’s lifestyle brand faced a branding reshuffle (American Riviera Orchard was renamed As Ever). With a surprising move back to the U.K. for an extended period, the piece argues their American Dreams were mixed at best, yielding some high-profile wins but uneven success overall.

via The Cut|

#celebrity-culture #culture #duchess-of-sussex

culture1 month ago•137 min saved

Gwyneth Paltrow Turns AI Dinner Buzz Into Meme

Gwyneth Paltrow is laughing off AI dinner rumors by posting meme-style invites on Instagram, joking about a private Hamptons dinner supposedly honoring Sam Altman; the topic drew mixed reactions, with critics calling the move tone‑deaf, and it’s noted she is an OpenAI investor. She then shared memes featuring guests like M3GAN, Samantha Jones, Shrek, Jessica Rabbit and Chanty Beluga to keep the joke going.

via The Cut|

#ai #celebrity-culture #culture

culture1 month ago•141 min saved

Life of M: Portman or Portrait of the Author?

A The Cut summary dives into whether Rachel Cusk’s Life of M is a thinly veiled portrait of Natalie Portman. The novel follows a writer composing the autobiography of a famous actress, and readers note Portman‑like details (child stardom, Harvard interlude, film roles, etc.), fueling gossip. Reporters stress the evidence is circumstantial: Portman hasn’t commented, insiders suggest the character could be a stand‑in for Cusk herself, and the book’s ending hints the “subject” may actually be the narrator. In short, the gossip is loud, but whether Life of M is truly about Portman remains uncertain.

via thecut.com|

#books #celebrity-culture #culture