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celebrity

[suh-leb-ri-tee] / səˈlɛb rɪ ti /




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With its combination of celebrity ownership, rich entertainment history, and unusually large parcel of land in the Hollywood Hills, the estate represents one of the area’s rare legacy properties.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

High finance has always had its celebrity investors, from Carl Icahn to Bill Ackman, who use media exposure as their personal megaphones, often to talk their books.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Omaze, a for-profit company, partners competitions with charities and celebrity endorsements using a sweepstake system, offering large value homes as prizes.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Like so many things about Taylor Swift, the wedding’s social-media aftermath is a rich text for anyone interested in the politics of celebrity and the psychology of fandom.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

As she answered his questions, the “small, magnetic … negligently dressed” former celebrity paced the room, buried her face in her hands, and played “fitful floods of wild and incoherent melody” on a piano.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Even with its reputation as a watering hole for Hollywood’s biggest names, Dan Tana refused to pander to celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

And it has partnered with celebrities and creators, including Kylie Jenner, for help promoting them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

On both sides of the Atlantic, fans, celebrities and players have been bringing their sartorial A-game to two of the biggest sporting events of the summer.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Years later, she endeared herself to the public when she appeared in 2010 on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" show where celebrities with no dance experience are paired with a professional partner.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

People just liked Hassan, the way people like fast food and celebrities.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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