stardom

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He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Seeking a bigger shot at stardom than Fox News could provide, Kelly leaned into that niche.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic depicts the early life and stardom of Michael Jackson, brilliantly played his nephew Jaafar, in a film that sidesteps controversy in favor of pure entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

That was my first taste of celebrity stardom.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

When a warm body was needed, Ernest would recruit almost off the street, like a Hollywood talent spotter dragooning a soda fountain girl into instant stardom.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik