Merriam-Webster defines a celebrity as “a famous or celebrated person.”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, CA, the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Vine where stars of “honorees” line the sidewalks on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, is dedicated to celebrities in movies, music, television, recording, radio, and live performance.
However, in today’s world of social, streaming, TV, movies, podcast, blogging, books, music, stage theatre, and politics, the definition of celebrity has stretched its meaning and given us an endless supply of high profile, well-known figures that capture our hearts and have us coming back for more.