Fans (Persons)

He Spent $12,495 to Be Gene Simmons’s Roadie (and Got More Than Expected)

A father-son pair ponied up for the V.I.P. experience last week and got a glimpse behind the scenes of a rock ’n’ roll show, and into a notorious star’s heart.

By Mark Yarm

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Meet the Leopards of YouTube on WildEarth’s Livestreamed Safaris

Livestreamed safaris have turned the elusive cats into internet stars with thousands of devoted fans. And they can be visited in person, too.

By Michael Harmon

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How Japanese Superfans Redefined What It Means to Be Obsessed

Otaku, people for whom hero worship is a way of life, have changed everyone’s relationship to the culture.

By Nick Haramis

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“The Pitt” Has Found a Loyal Fanbase

The series, which wrapped up its first season, has built up a rabid following, with social media memes and fan crushes on its star, Noah Wyle.

By Jessica Roy