The Communist Party has declared war on idol worship, part of a broader crackdown on what it sees as toxic celebrity culture that is poisoning the minds of the country’s youth.
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With #MeToo Case Against Kris Wu, China Hits Out at Celebrities
The detention of Kris Wu, a popular Canadian singer, has been hailed as a rare victory for the movement. But Beijing, wary of social activism, has cast it as a warning to celebrities.
Celebrities Are Endorsing Covid Vaccines. Does It Help?
Some celebrity vaccine endorsements have delighted social media users. But epidemiologists say there isn’t much evidence proving that they boost vaccine uptake.
In Australia, Hollywood Stars Have Found an Escape From Covid. Who’s Jealous?
Dozens of international film productions have been lured to the country, where cases of the coronavirus are few. In turn, actors have found almost paradise.
She Mocked Men’s Bluster. Then Came the Complaints.
A stand-up comedian in China suggested that some men had an unwarranted confidence. An attempt to censor her followed.
Not Dead Yet: News Site Mistakenly Runs Dozens of V.I.P. Obituaries
Queen Elizabeth II, Pelé and Clint Eastwood were among about 100 celebrities briefly reported as dead online by French public radio. The station blamed a website upgrade.
The Pressure to Be Perfect Turns Deadly for Celebrities in Japan
A succession of suicides has shown the burdens of a society where many feel that they must conceal their personal struggles.
She Was Selling Honey to Survive. Then Mel Gibson Threatened to Sue.
A single mother in Chile began selling organic honey from home during quarantine, using the actor’s name as a play on words. His lawyer was not amused.
A Seaside Irish Village Adopts Matt Damon
But don’t you dare ask what it’s like living under lockdown with Matt O’Damon.
The Rising Heroes of the Coronavirus Era? Nations’ Top Scientists
Scientists in Europe are becoming household names, fulfilling societies’ emotional and practical need for the truth.