Until the late 20th century, most presidents had no greater ambition than to be respected as serious custodians of the nation’s institutions and economy. Jack Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse...
The first celebrities of the 20th century were men of courage and heroic endeavor. What is the definition of celebrity? It’s probably something along the lines of people being famous for nothing other than the fact that they are themselves. Has...
Remember that “fan” is an abbreviation for “fanatic.” My interest in celebrity worshipers began on July 17, 1999, when I turned on the news to hear a brief report about three very newsworthy events: meetings that might lead to peace in the...
Siddhartha’s story is the quest of a man who set in motion a worldwide religion without knowing anything about it. Unlike most historical celebrities, the Buddha was never interested in the pursuit of fame, an exceptional life, the expansion of...
Stardom sells, but it may not always be as effective in advertising as you might think. Some of today’s most popular commercials feature a who’s who of pop culture. The Wall Street Journal credits the late Michael Jackson for helping usher in...
