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Celebrities Archive

Archives for February 2020

Culture
Taylor Swift’s “The Man” video is the climax of her quest to own her voiceTaylor Swift’s “The Man” video is the climax of her quest to own her voice
Culture

The music video for “The Man” is starring, directed by, and owned by Taylor Swift.

By Constance Grady
Money
Kobe Bryant’s merch helped remake his image. After his death, collectors are cashing in.Kobe Bryant’s merch helped remake his image. After his death, collectors are cashing in.
Money

What should we make of the Kobe merchandise market?

By Dan McQuade
Money
The big business of BTS, the K-pop band that’s changed musicThe big business of BTS, the K-pop band that’s changed music
Money

The Bangtan Boys’ brand is built on authenticity and an emotional connection with millions of fans.

By Terry Nguyen
Money
How the brow lift went mainstreamHow the brow lift went mainstream
Money

Once you notice it, you won’t be able to stop.

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
Laura Dern wins her Oscar, cementing the DernaissanceLaura Dern wins her Oscar, cementing the Dernaissance
Culture

Laura Dern is having her moment right now.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Janelle Monáe’s opening number for the Oscars featured Mr. Rogers and NazisJanelle Monáe’s opening number for the Oscars featured Mr. Rogers and Nazis
Culture

We honestly can’t decide if the opening number at the Oscars was good or bad.

By Constance Grady
Culture
The best awards show segment of the weekend is LA’s Gay Men’s Chorus celebrating Laura DernThe best awards show segment of the weekend is LA’s Gay Men’s Chorus celebrating Laura Dern
Culture

Saturday’s Independent Spirit Awards recapped the season in LGBTQ representation … sort of.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and why we feast on celebrity traumaTaylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and why we feast on celebrity trauma
Culture

Celebrities keep telling us it hurts them to be famous. Then they get more famous.

By Constance Grady