How COVID-19 Is Changing Celebrity Culture

The pandemic has shaken our relationships with celebrities. From the backlash to the "Imagine" video to the Kardashians private island getaway, the tide has been seemingly turning against the rich and famous. Ellen compared her mansion to jail and Madonna called COVID-19 the great equalizer from her rose-petaled bathtub. Is it the end of an era for celebrities as we know them? And how is the internet changing the way we think about fame? Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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