stardom

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At the Brant Foundation, Haring’s meteoric rise—from a graffiti artist decorating empty ad spaces in the subway in 1980 to international stardom by 1984—is recounted through some 50 objects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

So Pitino decided that the best investment was no longer an 18-year-old on the fast track to pro stardom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Sedaka was a Juilliard-trained classical pianist who translated his skill to pop stardom in the 1960s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Lambert previously shared some words of encouragement to “American Idol” contestants after she lifted herself out of poverty and homelessness and rose to stardom while residing in a $3.5 million mansion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Heck, most of the big-time lad actors stuttered and lisped their way to stardom.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie