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Ain’t Nobody Got Time for Celebs

Arvindh Yuvaraj, Co-host of Popcorn Culture, BFM

12-Aug-20 14:30

Ain’t Nobody Got Time for Celebs

As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, most people seem to have little patience for celebrities trying to connect with their fans online - whether it’s the much- maligned “Imagine” video, or various stars trying to seem normal while quarantining in their palatial mansions. Will COVID-19 be the death of celebrity culture?

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann, Sharmilla Ganesan, Dashran Yohan


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