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The celebrity double standard

The celebrity double standard

(Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Enquirer) “Chappell Roan has reached new levels of fame with her recent musical output.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor   It’s no secret celebrities receive hate. It’s basically part of the terms and conditions of becoming one, where under public scrutiny celebrities are bound to receive backlash, no matter what they do.

Hollywood has run out of ideas: Why are all “new” movies remakes and sequels?

(Photo courtesy of KSL) “Many of the biggest movies coming out today are sequels and remakes.”   Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor   Remember the good old days when movies were “new?” You’d relax into a sticky theater seat with popcorn in your hand ready to watch something original. Nowadays Hollywood is like a rerun