When Stars Were Stars
There was a time when seeing a favourite pop star meant waiting for a music video, magazine interview, television appearance or concert. That distance created mystery. Today, celebrities can feel almost like friends on a video call, sharing ordinary moments directly through social media. At the same time, the sheer volume of new music, creators and entertainment competing for our attention makes it harder for any one person to dominate popular culture for long. Episode 261 looks back at when stars seemed somehow brighter and asks whether they really were more special, or whether distance and…
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