Tagged - celebrities

What do celebrities owe to the public sphere? 

Part of what makes us believe that celebrities should be using their voices, especially regarding humanitarian issues, is the seemingly disproportional power that they wield on the political stage. Read More

An introduction to Meliora Weekend’s headliners

Meliora Weekend has attracted many notable speakers, performers, and other public figures to the University over the years, including musician Tony Bennett, author Ann Patchett, and lawyer Jeffrey Toobin. This year, three more speakers headlined the annual festival. Read More

Ariana Grande Breaks Free from her tour hiatus

Grande has been wicked busy. Between r.e.m. beauty, her makeup and skincare brand, and filming for the “Wicked” franchise, she has maintained her 12-year popstar status and found a way to slip in this mini-tour. Read More

Controversy ensues after “DWTS” Week 6

I was truly at an impasse and distraught: I didn’t want anyone to go home. But someone must.  Read More

The competition heats up as semi-finals loom: “DWTS” week 8

We have gotten to the point in the show where everyone has improved, and I want everyone to continue. However, someone must leave us. Read More

No tens at week 5-“DWTS” returns

Long time no see, but I am back with a new round-up of “Dancing With the Stars!” Read More

Celebrities can’t be candid: Chappell Roan’s refusal to endorse

“I will stand up for what’s right and what I believe in,” Roan followed up in her Sept. 24 TikTok, “it’s always at the forefront of my project.” Read More

Dave Grohl has a John Snow

Grohl ended his short announcement by focusing on all of the children involved and expressing hope for the future. Read More

We need to talk about parasocial relationships

Parasocial relationships were once seen as harmless. Now we're seeing how obsessing over a public figure’s life can turn harmful.  Read More

Notes by Nadia: The problem with age gaps

When I see a younger woman with an older man, it concerns me. Women are constantly preyed upon and assaulted by men — especially older men. Read More