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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Positive moves made at Man United regarding £80m move for superstar striker

Caughtoffside 29 Mar 2023
The front man has recently broken the all-time England scoring record to add to his all-time scoring record at Spurs ... More Stories / Latest News. Positive moves made at Man United regarding £80m move for superstar striker ... Video ... The post Positive moves made at Man United regarding £80m move for superstar striker appeared first on CaughtOffside. ....
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Video: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick and historic 100th Argentina goal in Curacao rout

Caughtoffside 29 Mar 2023
Although it took just under 20 minutes for La Albiceleste to get on the scoresheet, the floodgates then opened, with the final score of 7-0 a reflection of Argentine dominance. More Stories / Latest News. Positive moves made at Man United regarding £80m move for superstar striker ... Video ... ....
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May

News & Record 29 Mar 2023
During a news conference for the opening of the Dixie Stampede in Orlando, Fla ... Country music superstar Garth Brooks appears at a news conference to promote a new album, “In the life of Chris Gaines,” at Paramount Pictures in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Monday, May 10, 1999....
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Usain Bolt feels athletics is ‘missing a superstar’ who can excite crowds again

AOL 28 Mar 2023
“I think the sport now is maybe just missing a superstar,” Bolt told the PA news agency ... I think that’s what the sport is missing right now ... “So, if you don’t have a superstar that stands out like I did, then it’s going to be hard to draw the big crowds and draw that attention that you want.” ... ....
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Shaquille O'Neal Admits To Professional Jealousy After LeBron James Became The NBA's Leading Scorer

The Post and Courier 28 Mar 2023
Quite recently, LeBron James' former Miami Heat teammate Mario Chalmers stirred up a massive controversy by saying players didn't fear the Lakers superstar, and that turned into a hot topic of conversation on social media for a few days. And in related news, Shaq, Vernon Maxwell, and Stephen A....
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One question each SEC team must answer during spring practices ahead of 2023 college football season

CBS Sports 28 Mar 2023
What will the offensive scheme look like? It's east to just say "quarterback" for Alabama since, breaking news, superstar Bryce Young doesn't reside in Tuscaloosa anymore ... Can Jayden Daniels become a superstar? The veteran dual-threat quarterback is entering his second season with the Tigers after starting for three seasons at Arizona State....
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Magic-Grizzlies, Pelicans-Warriors NBA spread plays: Best bets for March 28

Gloucester Times 28 Mar 2023
Here are our best bets for Tuesday, March 28.TOP PLAY. The play ... The odds/bet ... 8 p.m ... Tonight will be a tough test for this rising Magic team though on the road against a Memphis Grizzlies team that’s peaking at the right time with six-straight wins, but the good news for the Magic is that the Grizzlies will likely be without their superstar Ja Morant....
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Magic-Grizzlies, Pelicans-Warriors NBA spread plays: Best Picks for March 28

The Post and Courier 28 Mar 2023
Here are our best picks for Tuesday, March 28.TOP PLAY. The play ... The odds/wager ... Tonight will be a tough test for this rising Magic team though on the road against a Memphis Grizzlies team that’s peaking at the right time with six-straight wins, but the good news for the Magic is that the Grizzlies will likely be without their superstar Ja Morant ... Ex....
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TYR Sport Signs Professional Wrestler and Fitness Superstar Natalie Eva Marie

Longview News-Journal 28 Mar 2023
SEAL BEACH, Calif., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TYR announces the newest addition to Team TYR, Natalie Eva Marie ... About TYR ... For more information, please visit TYR.com. View original content to download multimedia.https.//www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tyr-sport-signs-professional-wrestler-and-fitness-superstar-natalie-eva-marie-301783780.html....
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Kevin Durant Reacts to Texas Promoting Coach Rodney Terry

Sports Illustrated 27 Mar 2023
The Suns superstar and Longhorns legend has been vocal in his support of the coach since he took over as interim in January ... The Suns superstar and Longhorns legend took to Twitter following Monday’s news to shout out Terry, who was named the 26th coach in program history after a successful 2022–23 campaign ... 5 Miami in the Midwest Region final .......
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UFC Superstar Holly Holm Reveals Why She Called Out ‘Sexualization of Children’ [Video]

The Liberty Beacon 27 Mar 2023
UFC Superstar Holly Holm Reveals Why She Called Out ‘Sexualization of Children’. BECKER NEWS In a post-fight interview after her one-sided victory by decision against Yana Santos at “UFC San Antonio” on Saturday, UFC superstar Holly Holm gave a remarkable comment about the importance of fighting childhood sexualization....
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Lakers News: How LeBron James’ Return Improves LA’s West Finals Odds

Tacoma News Tribune 27 Mar 2023
The King's return shifts LA's title odds Laker fans received some great news on Sunday morning as they learned superstar LeBron James made his return to the court. James suffered ... ....
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Lakers fall to Bulls in James return, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth

Urdu Point 27 Mar 2023
Los Angeles, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Mar, 2023 ) .The Chicago Bulls spoiled superstar LeBron James's return from a 13-game injury absence on Sunday, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 118-108 to tighten their hold on the final Eastern Conference play-in spot ... He led the Lakers with 19 points in 27 and a half minutes on court ... .......

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