stardom

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But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Either bout would move Dubois closer to becoming undisputed champion - though it may still not guarantee the level of stardom she has been chasing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

At the Brant Foundation, Haring’s meteoric rise—from a graffiti artist decorating empty ad spaces in the subway in 1980 to international stardom by 1984—is recounted through some 50 objects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Sedaka was a Juilliard-trained classical pianist who translated his skill to pop stardom in the 1960s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Heck, most of the big-time lad actors stuttered and lisped their way to stardom.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie