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A celebrity is defined as "a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention." Some celebrities, such as actor Wil Wheaton, have used blogs as a way of communicating with their fans, while celebrity gossip sites have proliferated across the Internet.

The late Andy Warhol, pop artist and 1960s icon, once famously said, "In the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes." Later, he claimed to have become bored with that statement, changing it to "In fifteen minutes everybody will be famous." Warhol was right on the money. With the proliferation of reality TV, quasi-scripted television series, and the Internet, just about anyone can be a celebrity. All you need is a catchy concept, a bit of talent, and a webcam. That fits Warhol's definition just fine.

But is anything less than bells and whistle fame a true representation of celebrity?

No one would disupte Donny Osmond is a celebrity, even if you've never heard of him. But if you've never heard of Barbara Billingsley, does that make her any less of a celebrity? Clearly, the more people who are aware of another person's existence the more likely that person is in fact a celebrity. Still, at what point does a person cease to be a celebrity and start being more of a legend in their own mind?

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  • Irina Shayk, Isabeli Fontana, Ana Beatriz Barros among celebrities at AmFAR Cinema Against Aids ball


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    The latest celebrities to be snapped at the Festival de Cannes at the AmFAR Cinema Against Aids annual ball at the Hôtel du Cap included Irina Shayk, Isabeli Fontana, Dite Anata, Hanaa ben Abdelssem, Ana Beatriz Barros, Elsa Zylberstein, Michelle Rodriguez, and Kelly Rutherford, whose photographs here are courtesy of ...
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  • Snooki Says She’s Only Gained 15 Pounds So Far During Her Pregnancy


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    It looks like pregnant reality television star Snooki is being very careful with her cravings. The pint-sized mama-to-be says that she’s only gained 15 pounds so far during her pregnancy. And you wouldn’t guess where she’s gained all that weight, too. She tells In Touch Weekly: “My boobs! They’re huge. I ...
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  • Dress by Number: Jessica Biels Bow Blouse and Midi Skirt


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    While grocery shopping at Whole Foods, Jessica Biel wore a sleeveless blouse tucked into a breezy midi skirt paired with flats. Copy her ladylike look for less with affordable finds from Ann Taylor, Alloy, Bluefly and more. More Alloy...
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  • Robbie Wililams “Terrified” Of Fatherhood


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    Father-to-be Robbie Williams reveals that he is both “overjoyed” and “terrified” about impending fatherhood. The British chart topper and former boy bander told the British press this week: “I have been genuinely overjoyed and terrified and then going back between the two on a daily basis and today I’m ...
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  • Kanye West Hopes Film Is Influential


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    Kanye West premiered his movie Cruel Summer in Cannes yesterday (24.05.12) and he hopes it will influence the "next generation" of cinema.
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  • Kanye West Hopes Film Is Influential


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    Kanye West premiered his movie Cruel Summer in Cannes yesterday (24.05.12) and he hopes it will influence the "next generation" of cinema.
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  • Demi Lovatos Mother Thinks Simons Good Looking


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    Demi Lovatos mother Dianna thinks Simon Cowell is "even better looking" in person after her daughter made her debut as a judge on The X Factor USA yesterday (24.05.12).
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  • Demi Lovatos Mother Thinks Simons Good Looking


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    Demi Lovatos mother Dianna thinks Simon Cowell is "even better looking" in person after her daughter made her debut as a judge on The X Factor USA yesterday (24.05.12).
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  • Nicole Richie: i Love Australia


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    Nicole Richie loves spending time in Australia and is working out how she can go to Sydney more often.
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  • Nicole Richie: i Love Australia


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    Nicole Richie loves spending time in Australia and is working out how she can go to Sydney more often.
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  • Tom Hardy To Star In Musical


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    Tom Hardy is set to swap movies for musicals by starring in a new stage production called Harolds Harem.
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  • Tom Hardy To Star In Musical


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    Tom Hardy is set to swap movies for musicals by starring in a new stage production called Harolds Harem.
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  • Jada Pinkett Smith Wants Daughter To Speak Chinese


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    Jada Pinkett Smith wants her daughter, Willow, to master several languages, including Mandarin Chinese.
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  • Jada Pinkett Smith Wants Daughter To Speak Chinese


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    Jada Pinkett Smith wants her daughter, Willow, to master several languages, including Mandarin Chinese.
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  • Celebrity Fashion: PIA TOSCANO Looks Sexy In A Yellow Cutout Dress At “American Idol” Finale Show


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    PIA TOSCANO looked sexy in a yellow cutout dress at the “American Idol” finale show on Wednesday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Check her out: Celebrity gossip websites haven’t seen or heard much of the pretty “American Idol” alum ever since she and Mark Ballas (of “Dancing With The ...
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  • Aishwarya Rai at Cannes!


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    We finally get to see Aishwarya Rai at the 65th Cannes film festival. The actress, as reported, was dressed in an traditional Indian ethnic wear. It was designed by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla. The actress attended the gala L’Oreal amfAR party on May 24. Describing her outfit, Ash wore a burnt orange full sleeves ...
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  • Jennifer Lawrence and Her Boyfriend Hang Out in London


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    Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, spent the afternoon in London yesterday. Jennifer started the day in a white maxi dress and later headed to her hotel to change into a black version. She wore the long look to the Duke of Yorks Theatre with Nicholas by her side. Jennifers been keeping a low profile ...
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  • Lawyer Suing Casey Anthony: She Is Incapable Of Telling the Truth


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  • Sofia Vergara Loves The Bathroom


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    SOFIA Vergara hogs the bathroom! The actress — who recently split from beau Nick Loeb — has confessed she is more than a little selfish when it comes to the smallest room in the house. “The room that I spend most time in at my house is the bathroom,” says Sofia who even has her [...]
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  • Katrina Bowden in FHM . . . and the morning links


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    Katrina Bowden in the May issue of FHM + Irina Shayk in a see-through top [Hollywood Tuna] + Rose McGowan showing some cleavage [The Superficial] + She has a really bright future [Celebuzz] + Chris Brown fans are threatening… …read full story
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