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Taylor Sheesh recreates Eras Tour at a mall just outside the
Philippines capitol. “Microphone” by p_a_h is licensed under CC BY
2.0.

Celebrity impersonators take the stage by storm

Isabella San Filippo and Rebecca Mclean November 23, 2023

“Taylor! Taylor! Taylor!” a crowd cheers. Except that’s not Taylor Swift–that’s Taylor Sheesh. Celebrity impersonators gain fame by recreating what’s already been done. By dressing up and...

CHS students debate if the extremities of cancel cancel are justified.

Groupthink: phenomenon of like-mindedness challenges self-identity

Bailey McBride November 22, 2023

What do J.K. Rowling, Sia and Kanye West all have in common? They were canceled online. Cancel culture is an example of the psychological phenomenon known as groupthink. Groupthink occurs when a group...

Taylor Swift is responsible for adding an extra amount of unnecessary  carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from her private jet trips.

Celebrities’ lavish lifestyles responsible for driving carbon emissions

Ava Rubinstein September 21, 2023

Private jets, yachts, investments; with a lifestyle like this, it is no surprise that billionaires have incredibly high carbon footprints. Some have taken accountability for their negative impact on the...

Artists like Tyler the Creator use alter-egos when making music to express themselves without having to worry about as much backlash from the media.
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Alternate identities give artists creative freedom

June 16, 2023

Throughout music history, countless artists have adopted “alter egos.” Crafting a new identity enables artists to experiment with different genres and styles, dive deeper into their creativity and...

Lana Del Rey, pictured above at the Grammy Museum, is a topic of study for students at NYU.“Lana Del Rey @ Grammy
Museum 10/13/2019” by jus10h is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Celebrities find new fame in college courses

Jenna Lynch and Kylie Aprilante June 16, 2023

In recent years, universities like New York University and University of South Carolina have started to offer different college level courses surrounding celebrities. Superstars such as Miley Cyrus, Lana...

Artist Kanye West has faced backlash in recent months after making
several anti-semitic comments.
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Controversial artists: where should we draw the line?

Cayla Carlson November 24, 2022

Listening to music is a simple pleasure that allows people to connect with both the lyrics and others who appreciate their favorite songs. The idea that one should not listen to certain songs because of...

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Celebrities ‘sell out’ with advertisements, students understand

Madeline Holobinko March 2, 2018

From Amy Schumer's Budweiser commercials to Drake’s T-Mobile ads, celebrities partner with big name companies all the time. Whether those collaborations are considered “selling out” is something...

There has been speculation that Oprah is considering running for presidential election in 2022.

Celebrities in Washington: Stay in Hollywood or get political experience

Vaughn Battista March 2, 2018

As 2020 nears, more and more articles like Politico’s “The Serious Case for Oprah 2020” arise. Donald Trump’s approval ratings are at an all-time low, leading some to suggest replacements for the...

Eminem performs at the Concert for Valor, and is among the artists who criticize Trump.

Celebrity activists change little in politics

Vaughn Battista December 16, 2017

Recently, celebrities have been more active in our current political climate. Whether it's Eminem’s attack on Trump during the BET Hip Hop Awards or Meryl Streep criticizing the president during her...

Survey of 248 students from Nov. 29, 2016 to Dec. 1, 2016.

Students and teachers encounter famous figures by chance and at planned events

Jacqueline Geller December 22, 2016

Not every person has the opportunity to walk down the red carpet in the latest fashion made by couture designers, but that does not stop CHS students and teachers from encountering celebrities. Junior...

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