The annual On-Air Fest in Brooklyn hosted NPR’s It’s Been A Minute…LIVE! where host Brittany Luse explored the concept of celebrity in today’s digital age. In a world where Twitch streamers can influence elections and viral videos can turn ordinary people into overnight sensations, the definition of a “celebrity” is changing. Fans are becoming disillusioned with traditional celebrities who charge exorbitant prices for appearances and constantly promote products, leading to a decline in the appeal of capital-C “celebrity.”
During the live podcast recording, Luse discussed whether traditional celebrity culture is gone for good and if audiences even want it to make a comeback. She was joined by Vulture’s Rachel Handler and Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos to delve into these questions with a live audience. The conversation touched on the evolving nature of fame in the age of social media and digital influence, where everyday individuals have the power to amass giant followings and create their own brands.
The event encouraged attendees to support public media and offered ad-free listening and bonus content through NPR+. As the lines between traditional celebrity and online influence continue to blur, conversations like the one at On-Air Fest shed light on the shifting landscape of fame and the impact of social media on our perception of who deserves to be called a “celebrity” in today’s society.
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