as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
an opening night that was attended by some of Broadway's biggest notabilities
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026 -
In addition to adult content creators, OnlyFans says those on its platform include including comedians, athletes, fashion designers, music artists and celebrities.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Growing up in Southern California meant marinating in a beautifully chaotic media stew where local sports writers and radio personalities were some of our defining cultural commentators.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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It’s caused quite the stir on social media, with personalities like Clay Travis weighing in, saying First Take should have Bayless on during the NFL season.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Related Stories Original stars of the show were in short supply, with several key cast members having passed on — including Paul Reubens, who died three years ago, and Phil Hartman and Lynne Marie Stewart, who died in 1998 and 2025, respectively.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Here is a guide to the wellness retreats and hotels owned or co-owned by familiar names — what each property is known for and how the stars got involved.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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On-pitch leadership from figures like James, Colwill and Fernandez will also help.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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The ceremony came after the various dignitaries rode on the inaugural train through the extended subway corridor.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Zelenskyy, meanwhile, expressed surprise that foreign dignitaries would be going to Moscow for the commemorations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid and Robert Duvall rounded out the cast for the movie that included cameos from Graydon Carter and other media notables.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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The list of notables the Showcase has presented over the years could fill a book — though the club’s North Star was always Segal’s beloved bebop.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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