The hottest Celebrity Culture Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Welcome to Absurdistan 5876 implied HN points 15 Jan 24
  1. Child trafficking and sexual abuse are pervasive issues in Hollywood, involving influential figures and leading to severe emotional trauma for victims.
  2. Yachting is a common practice for young movie stars to make money, involving interactions with wealthy individuals for financial gain.
  3. Media and entertainment industries may be contributing to a culture of fear and exploitation through violent content and dark themes, potentially impacting viewers negatively.
Hung Up 5444 implied HN points 15 Jan 24
  1. Selena Gomez announced a social media break but only lasted 18 hours, showing that celebrities can be just like us in not sticking to resolutions.
  2. Julia Roberts' recent British Vogue cover shoot captures her glamour and self-assuredness, reminiscent of '90s icons.
  3. Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) commented on Drake's music being suitable for malls, sparking thoughts on how certain artists and genres naturally align with specific environments.
Perspective Agents 15 implied HN points 02 Feb 24
  1. Historical events have shown how media manipulation can cause panic and fear in the public.
  2. Cultural divides are being exploited through manufactured narratives and pseudo-events in media.
  3. Understanding the manipulation tactics in media and how information conflicts are amplified is crucial to avoid falling into misinformation traps.
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