stardom

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But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Either bout would move Dubois closer to becoming undisputed champion - though it may still not guarantee the level of stardom she has been chasing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

First, their 2025 EP “Papota” humorized their rapid ascent to stardom and poked fun at how artists must dilute their image to fit the mainstream.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Who knows, maybe it will be the start of my meteoric rise to stardom!

From "The Misfits" by James Howe