celebrity

Parasocial (MM #5356)

It’s hard to believe we’re just 40 days away from the end of the year. And that means all of the year-end lists and 2025 accolades are starting to come our way. I actually get excited about these silly things. Because, when you look back, they truly explain the year that was, or in this…

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Red Carpet (MM #4917)

Our world has been obsessed with celebrities for as long as I can remember. Long before the internet, finding out about the lives of the rich and famous was a challenge. A quick Google search can give you all the information you desire today. But it doesn’t stop there. When it comes to award shows,…

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Saying Farewell (MM #4826)

I’ve spent a lot of time around famous people throughout my life. And it must be rough. Even though being a celebrity, musician, TV star, or actor gets tiring, they never really want the adoring fans to disappear. Saying farewell is difficult. Final tours for famous bands can last for years. Pat Sajak announced he…

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Minor Celebrities (MM #4613)

I’ve discussed this topic a few times throughout the years. I’ve long been fascinated with our obsession with celebrity culture. Sure, I understand when a big star like Matthew Perry dies unexpectedly. But our infatuation with even minor celebrities baffles me. This week, a couple of actors I’d never heard of passed away. One was…

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Mr Sunshine (MM #4609)

Much of the world is still shocked by the passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry. Stories about the late Friends star continue to top the headlines a week after his unexpected death. Much of the coverage centers around his time on the legendary sitcom and the demons he tackled in his personal life. But some…

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Need To Know (MM #4367)

We live in a world that’s obsessed with so many things. And I may be exaggerating here, but the biggest obsession is with the lives of celebrities. We need to know everything about them; and what they’re doing at all times. I’ve discussed this before, but I wonder if this madness will ever stop. Actor…

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Celebrity (MM #3737)

Celebrity culture has become an obsession for many people. But anymore, I don’t even know what that means. Are there rules to determine who’s a celebrity and who’s not? Are there different levels? And what about being famous? Every day, I read stories about people I’m supposed to know, but I’ve never heard of them……

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