stardom

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In “Gun to My Head,” Todd examines ending his relationship to chase stardom, writing “we were invincible/till’ my second record deal.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

John McClain, a musician and record executive who helped power Janet Jackson’s ascent to pop stardom before serving as a co-executor of the estate of Jackson’s brother Michael, died Tuesday in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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

From Slate • May 6, 2026

When he eventually stepped away from acting after nearly 70 films to enter politics full-time, the message was clear: this was not an extension of stardom, but its deliberate conversion into political capital.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

She’d been sixteen and convinced she had more or less achieved true stardom, despite her name being last in a long list of cast members.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny