All articles tagged with #celebrity culture
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham publicly accused his famous parents David and Victoria Beckham of prioritizing 'Brand Beckham' over genuine family life, saying performative posts and image control have governed his upbringing. The claim threatens to unsettle a carefully cultivated empire, but experts say the Beckhams’ broad goodwill and multiple business ventures may help them weather the rift, even as the family dynamics face strain.
Timothée Chalamet posted a Golden Globes photo dump celebrating his Best Actor win, and Kylie Jenner’s hand appears in the pictures holding his trophy, marking Jenner’s first visible moment on his Instagram. The couple—dating for about three years—continue to tease their romance with coy posts, fueling chatter about whether this counts as a hard launch or a soft reveal.
Nikki Glaser opened the 83rd Golden Globes as host with an 11‑minute monologue that skewered numerous male stars—Clooney, DiCaprio, Penn and more—while noodging Guillermo del Toro and James Cameron, and poking fun at herself, all delivered from a scarlet‑gowned stage at the Beverly Hilton.
Timothée Chalamet delivers a compelling performance in 'Marty Supreme,' a film about the dark side of the American dream, while also engaging in an ambitious and unconventional promotional campaign that highlights his star power and ambition, raising questions about humility and self-promotion in Hollywood.
In 2025, Hollywood experienced a tumultuous year marked by industry mergers, shifting box office dynamics, the rise of AI-generated performers, culture wars over fashion and language, and significant political and social upheavals, reflecting a year of chaos, innovation, and transformation.
The article discusses how celebrities like Ariana Grande are rejecting AI-generated media that exploits their likenesses, yet such images continue to circulate among fans, highlighting tensions between social norms and the internet's attention economy.
Millie Bobby Brown embraced her '90s-inspired makeover, including platinum blonde hair and outfits inspired by Pamela Anderson, despite facing harsh media commentary. She expressed feeling depressed and overwhelmed by the criticism but has since adopted a more confident attitude, emphasizing her right to have fun and be herself at 21.
Daniel Day-Lewis criticizes the perception of method acting as extreme or lunatic behavior, emphasizing that it is primarily about internal work, and laments the rise of superficial imitations by other actors. He advocates for a deeper understanding of true method acting rather than its caricatures, suggesting that more films from him could help showcase its value.
Pete Davidson criticizes social media for quickly turning on celebrities like Pedro Pascal, highlighting how public opinion shifts rapidly as stars rise to fame and then face backlash, despite their long-term efforts and struggles.
The article reflects on the 69th Ballon d'Or ceremony, highlighting its superficiality and spectacle, but ultimately celebrates Ousmane Dembélé's victory as a human and sporting triumph that embodies resilience, humility, and the enduring human qualities within the commercialized world of football.
The article reviews Netflix's documentary 'aka Charlie Sheen,' highlighting Sheen's tumultuous life marked by substance abuse, career ups and downs, and a culture of privilege and impunity among the wealthy and famous, while also noting his recent attempts at normalcy and reflection.
A new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her privileged background, early fame, controversial wellness ventures, and her mastery of self-promotion, highlighting her complex influence on celebrity culture and the wellness industry.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne became TV's favorite parents through their reality show 'The Osbournes,' which pioneered celebrity-driven reality TV by showcasing their family life with humor and relatability, influencing future shows and revealing a more personal side of celebrities, despite the challenges it brought to their lives.
The article reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's impact as a cultural icon and 'America's dad' through his reality TV persona, contrasting the golden age of unfiltered celebrity shows with today's curated social media presence, and discusses broader themes of family, politics, and cultural shifts.
Justin Bieber's surprise album 'Swag' reflects his public struggles and celebrity persona, blending R&B influences with interludes that highlight his media controversies, but offers limited insight into his personal life beyond superficial lyrics and celebrity references.