Superstar

Superstar is a term used to refer to a celebrity who has great popular appeal and is widely known, prominent or successful in some field. Celebrities referred to as "superstars" may include individuals who work as actors, actresses, musicians, athletes, and other media-based professions. Particularly notable superstars now receive the appellation "megastar".

Origin of term

The origin of the term in the context of celebrity is uncertain, but a similar expression is attested in The Cricketers of My Time, a famous cricket book by John Nyren about the Hambledon Club. Writing in 1832, Nyren described the outstanding 18th-century batsman John Small as "a star of the first magnitude".

The earliest use of the term "superstar" has been credited to Frank Patrick in reference to the great hockey players on his Vancouver Millionaires teams of the 1910s-1920s, specifically Cyclone Taylor.

The term was later used in the 1960s by Andy Warhol: "A friend of mine named Ingrid from New Jersey came up with a new last name, just right for her new, loosely defined show-business career. She called herself "Ingrid Superstar." I'm positive Ingrid invented that word. At least, I invite anyone with "superstar" clippings that predate Ingrid's to show them to me. The more parties we went to, the more they wrote her name in the papers, Ingrid Superstar, and "superstar" was starting its media run. Ingrid called me a few weeks ago. She's operating a sewing machine now. But her name is still going. It seems incredible, doesn't it?" (Andy Warhol, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol)

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Sportingnews 04 Apr 2025
The Philadelphia 76ers are in danger of losing Guerschon Yabusele this offseason ... One possible option is Golden State Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga ... Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp. MORE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS NEWS. NBA insider warns of building tension between $192 million superstar and underachieving Eastern Conference team ... ....
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Could the Kansas City Chiefs reunite with Tyreek Hill to strengthen their offense for another Super Bowl run?

The Times of India 04 Apr 2025
As Mike Moraitis of The Sporting News pointed out, 'The Chiefs would likely have to give up a Day 2 pick for Hill, but the good news is he's under contract through 2026, so he wouldn't be a rental. The superstar wide receiver would be just what the doctor ordered for the Chiefs' ......
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“Not above John Cena”: WWE’s Paul Heyman dismisses John Cena in favor of Roman Reigns and CM Punk

The Times of India 03 Apr 2025
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Furious Cronulla Sharks boss says it's 'un-Australian' for fans to do one thing that's ALWAYS ...

The Daily Mail 03 Apr 2025
Cronulla Sharks chairman Steve Mace has come out swinging in defence of Nicho Hynes, declaring anyone who dares to criticise the misfiring halfback is 'un-Australian' ... 'You can't be a superstar every day on the field. He's still a human being. People have to get off his back,' he told News Corp. 'It's Australia's tall poppy syndrome ... NRL. ....
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NBA insider reveals fantastic news regarding Timberwolves’ chances of landing Kevin Durant

Sportingnews 02 Apr 2025
Shams Charania of ESPN made a guest appearance on the Pat McAfee Show and released some exciting news for the Timberwolves fanbase. Some news that could provide Minnesota with some extra firepower for next season ... The fantastic news is if Durant had interest in joining Minnesota in February, a similar level will remain in the summer....
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Phillies superstar Bryce Harper gets bold prediction from insider

Sportingnews 02 Apr 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most star-studded lineups in baseball right now led by first baseman Bryce Harper. He's a bonafide superstar and a two-time Most Valuable Player ... "No. 11 ... Season prediction ... He'll flirt with 50 this year.". Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp ... He's a superstar and there's really nothing he can't do on the field ... ....
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Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers pitching debut is getting closer

Sportingnews 02 Apr 2025
Shohei Ohtani keeps getting good news. The two-way superstar has yet to pitch for the Dodgers after Tommy John kept him off the bump in 2024. But soon enough, he'll get to make his L.A. debut ... Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp ... ....
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Former Thunder star Carmelo Anthony reveals wild dream of buying struggling Eastern Conference team

Sportingnews 02 Apr 2025
Carmelo Anthony had an impact on a multitude of NBA teams during his time in the league, but he doesn't plan for his influence to stop post-retirement ... "I want to buy the Wizards," Anthony began ... Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp. MORE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER NEWS. Chet Holmgren doppelganger goes viral after tricking even the Thunder superstar ... ....
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Super Saka matches Mohamed Salah's Premier League record on Arsenal return

Sportingnews 02 Apr 2025
Arsenal received a massive boost as star player Bukayo Saka made an instant impact against Fulham after three months on the sidelines following surgery ... The Chilean superstar achieved this it between the 2014/15 and 2016/17 seasons. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsAppSaka's injury return ... Only Salah is ahead of the pair with 17 assists ... MORE ... ....
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How Taylor Swift relationship put wedge in Travis Kelce’s friendship with sports pal

New York Post 02 Apr 2025
6 ... Getty Images 6 ... What's Wright with Nick Wright ... 'Not super friendly’ ... Want more celebrity and pop culture news? ... Want celebrity news as it breaks? Hooked on Housewives? Check out more newsletters. Notably, the footballer joined the pop superstar, 35, on several international stops of her Eras Tour, which ran from March 2023 to December 2024....
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Sharon Osbourne is open to Black Sabbath ABBA-style hologram show

NME 02 Apr 2025
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Usatoday 02 Apr 2025
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The Daily Mail 02 Apr 2025
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